New 2012 FLHRC
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Stage I
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From: PA
New 2012 FLHRC
I'm a new rider who had a 2012 FLHRC delivered. After 30 minutes my throttle hand went numb and the hand and forearm were a little sore for 2 days. If I covered the front brake with two fingers the numbing would go away. Is this arm pump? Do I just need to get use to it or adjust the handlebars? I have gel gloves already. Thoughts?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Fall Branch, TN
If you have never rode before and don't swing a hammer all day then I would say this may be due to you being a new rider. You very easily could be gripping the throttle 2 hard causing the effect. After you have been riding for a bit if the problem persists or you start having pain/fatigue in your back/neck/shoulders then bars and seating position may need to be looked at. The Road King bars are notorious for causing this stuff.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: CA
Going from an ultra to 11 road king I had a similar issues with my hand going numb (Wires in my thumb , hunters thumb)..it took a little while for me to loosen up my death grip and for for the engine to break in..now its a thing of the past!
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From: ST. Louis
If you are gripping the handlebars to hard that could wear you out.
I can just have my fingers just laying on the grips. No pressure at all holding on.
I can just have my fingers just laying on the grips. No pressure at all holding on.
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Road Warrior
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From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W
The stock bars on the RKC are terrible. I switched mine out for Heritage Softail bars and they are much more comfortable. Originally I thought the throttle was a little stiff but it either loosened up or I got used to it. I also didn't like the stock grips and went with Avon Aircushion grips when I switched the bars. Bike is much more user friendly now.
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From: NEPA
Take sometime and ride the bike before you make changes. More then likely, you'll end up changing the bars. As stated before, stock Road King bars SUCK!!! I went with the Heritage bars, but other people love the Wild1 bars. Here's a good link that should help you out.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...andlebars.html
Good Luck and Ride safe
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...andlebars.html
Good Luck and Ride safe
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