Red Palms
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From: Cypress, California
Red Palms
I've been only ridding for a little over a month now on a beautiful new 09 Dyna Superglide 
Since day one I've noticed that while ridding and shortly thereafter the palms of my hands are red as
!
I assume it has a lot to do with being a new rider, perhaps being a little tense. All of my ridding lately has been commuting for work purposes and have to contend with a great deal of traffic.
I guess my questions are: Is this normal? Any suggestions?
Since day one I've noticed that while ridding and shortly thereafter the palms of my hands are red as
! I assume it has a lot to do with being a new rider, perhaps being a little tense. All of my ridding lately has been commuting for work purposes and have to contend with a great deal of traffic.
I guess my questions are: Is this normal? Any suggestions?
Road Master
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From: North Central Arkansas
Welcome to the family and the forum from south Arkansas!
Try thin gloves for warm weather, heavier gloves for colder weather. Not trying to be a wiseguy, but they will help in other ways too. Once you get used to gloves, you won't want to ride without them. They make things much more comfortable.
Also, try squeezing the grips a little less hard!
Try thin gloves for warm weather, heavier gloves for colder weather. Not trying to be a wiseguy, but they will help in other ways too. Once you get used to gloves, you won't want to ride without them. They make things much more comfortable.
Also, try squeezing the grips a little less hard!
Road Master
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From: Los Angeles, CA
The above suggestions are great, I had a similar problem when I got my first Sportster and might be similar to what you are experiencing. It had the stock, relaxed, riser bars on it and it caused me to sit up so straight that I was fighting the wind on the freeway and had to hold myself up with a tight grip and strong arms. I am pretty tall so I am a big wind block. I changed my handlebars to lower drag bars and that changed my sitting stance just enough so that I no longer had to fight to stay upright on the seat. Now I always make drag bars my first upgrade. So if your problem doesn't go away with experience, try making your ride more comfortable for you. Welcome from Los Angeles.
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From: Woodbridge VA.
welcome from Sprinfield VA
I'd haveto agree with everyone here, red palms could be you being nervous and without realizing it you're squeezing the grips too hard. That death grip will make your hands hurt, numb, sore, RED, tingly when you get off since you are in effect stopping the circulation. Try taking your hands off the grips at stops and shake your hands, wiggle your fingers. This will keep the blood flowing and help you relax. It may take a bit but you'll get there. Ride safe, have fun and don't forget to wave!!
I'd haveto agree with everyone here, red palms could be you being nervous and without realizing it you're squeezing the grips too hard. That death grip will make your hands hurt, numb, sore, RED, tingly when you get off since you are in effect stopping the circulation. Try taking your hands off the grips at stops and shake your hands, wiggle your fingers. This will keep the blood flowing and help you relax. It may take a bit but you'll get there. Ride safe, have fun and don't forget to wave!!
