Fingers going numb
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From: Dexter, MO, USA
Fingers going numb
I'm still a fairly new rider but I'm riding daily back and forth to work, and as much as I can on the weekends. The problem I'm having is that the thumb and pointer finger on my right hand keep going to sleep when I ride. I'm not sure what is causing this since I don't have similar symptoms in my left hand. I've wondered if I'm just gripping the throttle too tight or what. Anyone else have this problem any ideas for a solution?
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From: New Hampshire
Your right hand is in a different position while twisting the throttle and you need to keep more pressure on it as you must hold the grip while you twist. They make a throttle grip with a nub that goes on the palm side of your hand that relieves a lot of the pressure needed to grip and twist. you might try one.
Here's what I did. This little jobby will make it much easier on your right hand. And best of all its cheap.
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From: Upstate NY
I have issues with my right hand as well, it gets a little better if you get a set of ISO grips. But it still happens on long rides.
http://www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-6320-...sim_sbs_auto_2
http://www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-6320-...sim_sbs_auto_2
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Cave Creek, AZ
What bars do you have? My fingers went numb with stock bars because the way my wrist was twisted due to the pullback amount and angle. Same on Dyna too. Z-bars on Dyna straightened out the wrists and angled down some so no more numbness. Like the way it handles with them.
Had 4 " z-bars on the Sportster but going to get another of these for it too because they're 8" high, 5 1/4"pullback, just right height with 4" risers on both bikes.
http://www.debrix.com/ZZ-Bar-Top-Han...25-1095-vt.htm
Seems like quality chrome on them too. About $114.00 shipped.
Had 4 " z-bars on the Sportster but going to get another of these for it too because they're 8" high, 5 1/4"pullback, just right height with 4" risers on both bikes.
http://www.debrix.com/ZZ-Bar-Top-Han...25-1095-vt.htm
Seems like quality chrome on them too. About $114.00 shipped.
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Cruiser
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From: Arkansas
heres something to try as well that i learned from my dirtbike days. when you grab your throttle roll your hand forward initially so when you twist it back the top of your hand is more in line with your arm than tilted back. that combined with loosening your grip should do the trick
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More "handies" w/the right...
JK
Get a set of Avon grips w/throttle assist - should do the trick.
http://avongrips.com/shop/categories...sports/V-Twin/
JKGet a set of Avon grips w/throttle assist - should do the trick.
http://avongrips.com/shop/categories...sports/V-Twin/
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From: Hickory, NC
It helped me when I got a pair of gloves with some gel padding in the palms.
Also, you might have a slight case of carpal tunnel that's worse in one wrist than the other. That's precisely my situation.
I have carpal tunnel in both wrists, but it's worse in the right wrist. With the padded gloves and a really good throttle lock that allows me to rest my wrist, it doesn't bother me that much.
Also, you might have a slight case of carpal tunnel that's worse in one wrist than the other. That's precisely my situation.
I have carpal tunnel in both wrists, but it's worse in the right wrist. With the padded gloves and a really good throttle lock that allows me to rest my wrist, it doesn't bother me that much.