need help with hand tingle

[JLO381]

I have about 1000 miles on the best bike that I have ever owned a left over 06 and I am having a little issue with my hand going asleep after the first 15-20 min of my ride. My posture is 6-3 and 220 lbs. I have adjusted the seat in every position that it will with no help. any suggestions for me. thanks

[Rick Gibson]

Get different grips, and bar risers if you have to lean to hold on to the bars. I catch myself gripping the bars to tight sometimes, that will also put your hands to sleep.

[SupraSabre]

I have the same problem and I don't even have to wait 20 miles for it to hit, therefore I added a throttle lock so I can use it and give my hand a rest and it only takes a few seconds.

[chris in va]

HeliBars. Definitely. I have the same problem, probably carpal tunnel. That's why I'm looking to get an ST1100 after selling my VFR...it just tears me up.

[Thunderbolt]

You could also give "grip puppies" a shot. Probably the cheapest farkle you could buy.

Corry

[BlaSTr]

I had similar problems. I bought the MCL risers to take a bit of weight off my wrists, added grip puppies to thicken the hand grips and remove a bit of vibration, and tried to strengthen my back and muscles. I found out that I was putting too much pressure on my arms (unlike the riding position of a V-twin). It has worked for me as has riding a bit more relaxed. You might also try lowering the seat a bit (I'm 6'/220) and seeing how that does.

[Baysidebob]

refer: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00069

Same thing happens with bicyclists. Gel padded gloves help. Use your knees on the tank to hold yourself up. It takes awhile for the back to get used to it.

[dduelin]

Situps.

[Tankereng]

Throttlemeister helped me out....(Throttle Lock) let's me exersize my hand so it's not in the same position on the grip for long periods of time... Gave the Throttlemeister the 1200 mile road test this weekend..... A+

[ST Dan]

throttlerocker (aka crampbuster) works great for me.....and it's cheap too!

[Jefro]

Definitely, Small Grip Puppies.
Soft sponge rubber tube that goes over the miserable hard and thin stock grips. $8 online at CaSportTouring.com

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?page=CST/PROD/grips/GPSMALL

[JLO381]

thanks so far for the input, forgot to mention that I have a set of throttlemeisters so I can take a break but not so fun to lock the throttle in the twisties.

THANKS AGAIN

[STBNE]

throttlerocker (aka crampbuster) works great for me.....and it's cheap too!
+1 there.I had the exact same complaints.After using throttlerocker my numbness and forearm pains went away. One note though..I would only use this on road trips and not locally.It does take a little getting used to with the throttle and brakes.

[chris in va]

On this note, does anyone offer a more 'ergonomic' bar grip? I'm not talking cylindrical, more like something you'd find on a target pistol. Seems like it would be a more progressive item to find on a motorcycle.

[RideTN]

i agree that risers are the best remedy for the tingling.

[Blrfl]

The OP didn't say what he was riding before, so I'll be contrary and say he needs to use his back muscles to keep the weight off his hands. BTDT, no bike mods required.

--Mark

[DAVE LEE]

Just concentrate on relaxing your grip. It takes some doing but I find it very effective. This is from an old dude with serious arthritis.

[Snoweyowl]

My solution on the ST is Heli bar risers, BMW grips and Olympia gel palm gloves. Oh yea, a relaxed hold on the grips.

[Hondafan]

I do not believe you indicated which had was bothering you. Like mentioned by others, some type of throttle rocker or cruise control would help the rt hand, and for the left I could suggest possibly adjusting the angle of the clutch lever, which made a big difference on the sport bikes.

[STBNE]

I was using a throttle rocker for the right hand becaue my hand was getting numb and "falling asleep".Then a few weeks back i had a ride in the rain and the throttle rocker would not grip the throttle because it got wet.Last week I took it off to install grip puppies.I discovered that I no longer need the throttle rocker as the grip puppies have worked very well at alleveiating my symptoms.One of the things that is very hard to get used to with the T.R.is when its time to deaccelerate and brake..without inadvertantly applying the throttle...I have found this to be an unsafe phenomena so I no longer use the T.R....YMMV;)

[Gonzo]

+1 on the Olympia gel palm gloves, but note that they are very thin, great for hot weather, but not so good at 37 deg F (DAMHIK).