Trottle hand going numb
6th Gear
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RE: Trottle hand going numb
ORIGINAL: smknflms
..try moving your barsforward or back about a half an inch..either way, won't matter just so it changes your position a little.
Later
..try moving your barsforward or back about a half an inch..either way, won't matter just so it changes your position a little.
Later
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: Trottle hand going numb
My right hand goes numb everytime I ride after a while. If I let go of the throttle and shake it out for a few seconds it goes away and I'm good for a little while.
RE: Trottle hand going numb
Different gloves also bunch at different points along the folds in your digits, I've had gloves that cause numbness just because of the folds in the leather gathering and creating "hot spots" if you will.
If you're not wearing gloves disregard all of the above.
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If you're not wearing gloves disregard all of the above.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Omaha
RE: Trottle hand going numb
I'd look at the handlebar/grip position (more parallel or more perpendicular to the bike).
Yesterday I rented a 07 Ultra Classic. The bars/handgripsstruck me as much more parallel to the bike than normal--I got numb small fingers on BOTH hands. I could feel the extra pressure on the outside of my palms causing it, even without gripping anything tightly. Unnatural wrist position.
No such problem on my 07 Heritage w/street slammer bars much more perpendicular to the bike. No contorted wrist position pressing the outer palm.
So I'd say the handlebar/grip position is the key. Try rotating your existing bars to a more comfortable angle and and try a throttle rocker. If all else fails, you can always find more comfortable bars.
Yesterday I rented a 07 Ultra Classic. The bars/handgripsstruck me as much more parallel to the bike than normal--I got numb small fingers on BOTH hands. I could feel the extra pressure on the outside of my palms causing it, even without gripping anything tightly. Unnatural wrist position.
No such problem on my 07 Heritage w/street slammer bars much more perpendicular to the bike. No contorted wrist position pressing the outer palm.
So I'd say the handlebar/grip position is the key. Try rotating your existing bars to a more comfortable angle and and try a throttle rocker. If all else fails, you can always find more comfortable bars.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Bridge City, TX
RE: Trottle hand going numb
Mine go numb after about 1/2 an hour with stock bars and grips on the fatty...i just shake it out too.
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RE: Trottle hand going numb
Welcome to the world of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I usually only get about 20 minutes out before my right hand is completely numb.It takes about 30 minutes or so for the left to go. I have been begging my brother and a local cycle shop to fabricate a foot accelarator so I won't have to give up the bike altogether.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Katy, TX
RE: Trottle hand going numb
Mine does it too. I've got iso grips, they help some, maybe gel gloves are next. I'm good for about 40 min, then fingers get so numb I cant even push teh turn signal button. Thats not a problem, it's the brake that I worry about.
I just lower my hand and shake it off.
Jim
I just lower my hand and shake it off.
Jim