Hand cramping
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Hand cramping
I have a new low rider and after a good bit of reading I have come to the conclusion (keep in mind I'm new to riding and really value your advice) that my grips are too small thus causing the cramping after a couple hours. Am I looking at this right or am I wrong? If I'm right how do you figure out which diameter is right for me?
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I have a new low rider and after a good bit of reading I have come to the conclusion (keep in mind I'm new to riding and really value your advice) that my grips are too small thus causing the cramping after a couple hours. Am I looking at this right or am I wrong? If I'm right how do you figure out which diameter is right for me?
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Is it both hands?.. Do you have large hands? Typically it's just ones left hand which means you might be griping the non-throttle hand to hard - try relaxing.
I went with these Performance Machine grips which come in an XL, but I'm 6'2" with big hands
I went with these Performance Machine grips which come in an XL, but I'm 6'2" with big hands
Road Captain
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From: Fort Lauderdale
I spent $10 on a grip extension thing at a bike show. It slips over the throttle and completely solved the cramp issue. I'll post a pic later.
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From: Dorset UK
Grip puppies may help, they are soft sleeves of neoprene that slide over your existing grips, l've just fitted some, hands still tingle a little, but they are cheap to try.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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From: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA
Cramping is usually gripping too tight, but numbness could be a nerve issue and should be checked out.
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Boom that baby! I have told countless people who complain about cramping and numbness," relax your grip until there is a need to hold tight"!