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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Anyone have tips for what to do about sore hands while riding? I Have a new 08 ultra and the outside of hands get extremely sore when riding.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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let them hang(one at a time) and wiggle your fingers, gets the blood flowing. Try to grip a little lighter when riding and they won't get as sore.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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Try not to grip too tight, relax a little. As mentioned shake them out once in awhile. I also found that going to a larger size grip helps although I didn't have the same problem you have, my problem was that my thumb and index finger would start going numb.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Try switching to Kuryakyn Iso-Grips with the throttle boss.&nbsp\\; That will give you a larger diameter grip and the throttle is a place to rest the heel of your hand.&nbsp\\; They also do a good job of absorbing vibration that tranmits through the bars.&nbsp\\; Installation is an easy do-it-yourself.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Quit gripping the bars so tight.
Change out the JUNK OEM grips for ISO Grips.
Change out the Handlebars to fit your riding style better.
Always wear gel pack gloves
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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+ 1...will also reduce the most handgrip vibration as well.
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Try switching to Kuryakyn Iso-Grips with the throttle boss.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; That will give you a larger diameter grip and the throttle is a place to rest the heel of your hand.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; They also do a good job of absorbing vibration that tranmits through the bars.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Installation is an easy do-it-yourself.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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&nbsp\\;LOL Get more practice in the bathrm when not riding&nbsp\\; [:-]
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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ISO Grips and Padded gloves.&nbsp\\; Us the Cruise Control when possible.
 
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