numb hand
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Southeast GA
Same here. I just rest one hand off the bars for awhile, then the other.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Sacramento, CA.
get yourself what is called a "ROCKER" it fits on the grip & you can use the palm of your hand to twist the throttle. You just need to change up what you do & rest your hands when you get a chance.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2005
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DING DING DING, answer is in the post above mine. I never had an issue with my Softail and I have iron butt it more than a few times. I got my Ultra and switched grips, thought I didn't need a throttle boss since I had cruise control. On rides of distances over 100 miles my right hand would get numb and would hurt for 2 days afterward, even using cruise control when I could. I had read all the post about changing bars and thought that would be the solution. I decided to add the throttle boss to my right hand grip just for ***** and giggles and now the problem is gone. You simply relax your grip more with the throttle boss and it takes much less effort to twist the throttle not to mention hold it at a steady speed. Worked for me and the part was only $17.00. BTW I have the Kuryakan ISO grips. Sometimes its the simple things you overlook.
I had the same deal, althoug my time on the bike was short, I moved the handlebars forward just a half on an inch, just a little, my old man suggested it to me after I took my first ride, did the trick, it is not uncomfortable, however it was only during the break in period. I only got just about 1300 miles on the bike before I had to leave the US for work.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 491
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From: Northern VT
I would recommend a few things
1. Don't leave your hands in the same position for long periods of time
2. Take you hands off the grips for a few seconds and shake them out (one at a time) LOL
3. Move your shoulders around during the ride.
4. Keep you head and neck loose. Don't stiffen up while riding
All these things should help. I stretch while riding and stay loose. Nothing is 100%...but it all helps
1. Don't leave your hands in the same position for long periods of time
2. Take you hands off the grips for a few seconds and shake them out (one at a time) LOL
3. Move your shoulders around during the ride.
4. Keep you head and neck loose. Don't stiffen up while riding
All these things should help. I stretch while riding and stay loose. Nothing is 100%...but it all helps
Tourer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 266
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From: Boynton Beach, FL
My hands go numb pretty quick due to carpel tunnel. Dropping one hand straight down for a short time does a great job of relaxing and returning circulation. Big fan of my recently installed ISO handgrips, with Ergo palm rest. In addition, I installed the Kury Cruisemaster. This turns the "little star" friction wheel into a very nice chrome lever you can quickly flip loose or tight (always can overide by turning throttle). Works fantastic 
Although the directions make it look a little intimidating, these were all very easy and good looking modifications. The only caveat, is the installation of the Cruisemaster requires a 3/8-24 tap and corresponding drill size. These are somewhat uncommon; the Cruisemaster only cost $49, but the only way I find the right size tap was to buy an entire tap/die kit from Lowes for $69 - yikes. If you know this, just order the drill and tap off the internet when you order the kit and you should be good to go. I just needed to finish, so I could riding this weekend Cheers, Kevin.
Although the directions make it look a little intimidating, these were all very easy and good looking modifications. The only caveat, is the installation of the Cruisemaster requires a 3/8-24 tap and corresponding drill size. These are somewhat uncommon; the Cruisemaster only cost $49, but the only way I find the right size tap was to buy an entire tap/die kit from Lowes for $69 - yikes. If you know this, just order the drill and tap off the internet when you order the kit and you should be good to go. I just needed to finish, so I could riding this weekend Cheers, Kevin.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Tonopah Az
Was having the same thing on my left hand, went to a chiropractor for something else. He happened to be a rider and saw my wallet in my right back pocket and told me to stop riding with my wallet in my back pocket because it puts pressure and makes you sit at an angle instead of sitting straight.
