Gloves
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Independence, Missouri
I have to agree with the thought that it isn't the gloves causing the problem given that you have tried so many different types. Is there something else different about what you do in cold weather? Do gloves bother you in cold weather when you aren't riding?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: SW Burbs
Yup. I find myself doing the same thing and I have to consciously loosen my grip when wearing gloves.
I rarely ride with gloves (S Florida) but I did yesterday because it was cold in the AM. My right hand went numb pretty quickly, so I pulled them away from the top of my fingers just a little and the problem went away.
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From: New England
The way a non pre-curved glove is made leaves too much leather in the palms and bottom of the fingers and not enough on the top of the fingers. This will almost always result in sore hands.
FWIW, not all "motorcycle" gloves are pre-curved so make every effort to try them on before you buy.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
I have tried several types of gloves, and can't seem to find a pair that dosen't cause my hands to cramp after an hour of so of twisting the throttle. When I ride in the summer, so problems, I don't normally wear gloves in the summer(unless fingerless mesh). Any suggestions as to what is causing my pain. I rode 3 hrs today and when I got home, my hands hurt to the point that I was miserable. Have tried tight fitting and loose..so not sure what the problem is..
Joe
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: New Mexico
Cruise control throttles twist harder than non cruise. Try controlling your speed with the cruise. I recently got a 2012 with cruise and find its easy to change speed with the cruise unless I'm in an area where you have to do a lot of speed changes. I bet its when you are running a more steady speed that cramps your hand.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Open Road, USA
Thanks for all the info, I use leather motorcycle gloves(no gel or padding-tried a couple pair on didn't like the feeling). I get xl so they fit loose. I will pay attention next ride to see if I am squeezing the throttle harder. I do use the cruise on the interstate, but not around town or on 2 lane roads, to many nuts around here.
Joe
Joe