Throttle hand snoozin'??
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From: North East
RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
Before you try any of these recommendations determine what the underlying issue is. Probably nothing serious. Might be as simple as relaxing your grip. Good to know what you are really dealing with.
Regardless the issue I'd recommend cruise control. It's one of the best features on my Ultra, good hands or not. Just my 02.
Regardless the issue I'd recommend cruise control. It's one of the best features on my Ultra, good hands or not. Just my 02.
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From: Maryland
RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
ORIGINAL: gman
Besides the cruise control, get the Kury ISO grips with a throttle boss. Even when not using the cruise, the ISOs with the throttle boss really do help keep the hand from cramping on the long rides.
Besides the cruise control, get the Kury ISO grips with a throttle boss. Even when not using the cruise, the ISOs with the throttle boss really do help keep the hand from cramping on the long rides.
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From: Old River-Winfree, Tx
RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
ORIGINAL: BillyG0856
Any of yall have problems with your 'throttle hand' goin to sleep (getting numb)? If so, what did ya do to cure it???
Billy G
Any of yall have problems with your 'throttle hand' goin to sleep (getting numb)? If so, what did ya do to cure it???
Billy G
After reading what most of you have said....it's probably the 'death grip' curse...tension when in traffic. When I can put the cruise on...it's only taking a few seconds to relieve the numbness. I usually wear fingerless gloves....Ive also tried extending the fingers over the brake lever...it works...but returns almost as quick. I've been thinking of trying the Kury ISO grips with the throttle boss...looks as if it's time to order them.
Thanks for all the input.
Billy G
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RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
I'm changing my bars for better hand position. I find my the outer hand is going to sleep..not gripping too tight but holding thegrips funny.
Had ISO grips with Trottle boss on the last bike and loved it...Got heated grips this time and I'm hoping thier going to workout.
Had ISO grips with Trottle boss on the last bike and loved it...Got heated grips this time and I'm hoping thier going to workout.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
I ride with a relaxed grip. I get tingley/numbess in the right hand only - and only in the thumb and first two fingers. Usually it occurs after about 20 to 30 minutes. I flip on the cruise control for a few minutes and flex my fingers/hand for a few seconds then I'm fine for a little while.
I've been wondering if others have this same problem. For those of you who do it it both hands? Left or Right? Entire hand or only certain fingers?
Whether I wear gloves or not makes no difference by the way.
I've been wondering if others have this same problem. For those of you who do it it both hands? Left or Right? Entire hand or only certain fingers?
Whether I wear gloves or not makes no difference by the way.
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From: Arkansas
RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
This is the touring section, right? Don't all touring bikes come with Cruise control? Or am I just spoiled?
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From: Eagan, MN
RE: Throttle hand snoozin'??
I get the numbness/tingling in the right hand only as well. Don't when I'm riding the WG, so don't think I'm hanging on too tight. I try flexing the fingers on and off, and I set the cruise when I can. Been wondering about changing the bar height. I've changed grips once already.
I'd just reach back and squeeze the wife's thigh a couple times, but then my head would be tingling too!
I'd just reach back and squeeze the wife's thigh a couple times, but then my head would be tingling too!
