So, I've had my '05 heritage for about a month now. I find I get numb hands after a very short time if I am gripping the handlebars. If I leave my fingers drapped over the clutch and brake doesn't seem to get numb. So other than poor blood circulation, could it be something else like bad handlebar angle for me, bad fitting gloves, lack of experience? any ideas or comments. thanks.

 

I think everyone over 50 has this problem. I had the same problem in both hands and had the operation in both hands.

It`s tendinitis and they cut a small "elastic" type tube that your nerves run through at the wrist which elevates the pressure. Since the operation I`ve had no problems.

A temporary solution would be to buy larger diameter grips.

 

If you use the "search" function, you'll find many other threads on this topic.

What helped me:

Loose-fitting, gel-padded gloves (tight gloves restrict circulation).
Rubber Kury throttle rest.

 

speak for yourself

 

Try "Grip Puppies"

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?...FbBe7AodmWxwGw

 

ride other friends bike with different postions removing my old bars and going up and back six inch made a big differnet

 

I've already got Kuryakyn ISO grips, about as soft and big as you can get.

 

I've actually done some reading about this in the past

It always came down to either the bike didn't fit the person just right, they needed different sized grips, or needed to adjust or replace their bars for a better reach

 

Personally I hated those stock heritage bars. They put your hands at an un-natural angle. I swapped them out for "Tall RoadKing" bars (as the Harley accessory catalog calls them). Now I have the 13" chubby apes on both my bikes, no more numb hand problems. My thumbs used to get so numb it felt like frostbite.

If you put your arms out in front of you, where your hands are postioned when you're relaxed is where the grips should be. I had to bend my wrists out to the sides to hold onto those stock heritage bars.

The picture is my 87 Softail with those "tall Roadking" bars from Harley

 

What has helped me in the past is reduced reach bars. Put them on a RK and it really helped.