Hands going numb
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Hands going numb
I just had 10" mini apes installed on my 2015 Ultra Classic. I was advised by Harley I should remove the rubber handlebar riser bushings and replace them with the polyurethane riser bushings to prevent handlebar flexing. Made good sense to me so I had it done. I noticed an immediate difference. I get about a half hour into my ride and I want to cut my hands off. The vibration makes my hands numb. I went back to Harley and they said this was the first time they heard of that. They took my bike in the back to give it a once over and advised me everything look good. Has anyone else have this problem. My bike has only 5200 miles on it and I want to drive it off a cliff. I did not have this problem until the bars were changed.
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Thumb, Pointer and Middle finger. Hands only. 5-10 tall. I have the Harley windshield trim mounted mirrors that vibrates about the same as before the bar change. After thinking about it, Harley has rigid mounted motors and went to rubber mounted motors to cut down on vibration transmitted through the frame. Makes me think same goes for the bars.
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The Harley poly bushings are not too much different from the stock bushings but are supposed to last longer. I just changed mine over the Winter with my new bars so I can say as far as vibration I don't notice any difference. The Harley website says they can actually reduce vibration. You may not be in sync with the vibe.
The bar position/height probably does not agree with you. Lots of people like the high bars but they are not for everybody. My hands get numb after a long time so I use the cruise and rest my hands by my side occasionally.
The bar position/height probably does not agree with you. Lots of people like the high bars but they are not for everybody. My hands get numb after a long time so I use the cruise and rest my hands by my side occasionally.
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My hands been going numb for few years can't stand to follow any one always use cruise control even in mild twisty roads. New bars must have change your wrest position from previous bars and you might want to go back to the same ones if those didn't cause any discomfort. Quite few things look awesome while the bike is parked but very uncomfortable on the long rides.
I had a similar problem with my King when I first bought it. I ended up changing out my bars to A Heritage style (upgrade my ride from Heritage to RK). Just wondering if you had a chance to try the mini- apes you installed before you actually changed them over. The angles could be all wrong for your seat, height, arm, length, etc.
Have you considered pulling the bars closer to you to change the angle?
Have you considered pulling the bars closer to you to change the angle?
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This bar also changes the wrist angle, it's the one I installed to give me more pull back so I can rest against the seat back rest.
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I have carpal tunnel
...and for that reason I use rubber bushings, they better dampen the vibrations- the tension can be altered to tune the vibrations in or out.
I tried poly bushings 25 years ago and tossed them on day 2- luckiy this is on teh fxr where everything is accessible.
taller bars have more leverage so you need a stiffer joint, that's why they suggest poly bushings- but there is the drawback.
you may be able to loosen or tighten the bolts and see if it gets better.
or even swap for another type or density of poly- these are easily turned on a lathe from skateboard wheels- which come in various grades
2.- any blood circulation problems?
mike
...and for that reason I use rubber bushings, they better dampen the vibrations- the tension can be altered to tune the vibrations in or out.
I tried poly bushings 25 years ago and tossed them on day 2- luckiy this is on teh fxr where everything is accessible.
taller bars have more leverage so you need a stiffer joint, that's why they suggest poly bushings- but there is the drawback.
you may be able to loosen or tighten the bolts and see if it gets better.
or even swap for another type or density of poly- these are easily turned on a lathe from skateboard wheels- which come in various grades
2.- any blood circulation problems?
mike
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Thumb, Pointer and Middle finger. Hands only. 5-10 tall. I have the Harley windshield trim mounted mirrors that vibrates about the same as before the bar change. After thinking about it, Harley has rigid mounted motors and went to rubber mounted motors to cut down on vibration transmitted through the frame. Makes me think same goes for the bars.
You may even have carpal tunnel syndrome and the bars just highlighted the issue.