Numb right hand. Please help. Love the bike!!!

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Please help. I have ridden for over 30 years and have never had the problem I am having now with my right hand going numb on rides longer than 30 mins on the highway. I am fine on long trips on back roads 2hrs plus. Is there anything I can do to help with the vibration on my bike. I have tried progrips. No help. I have tried holding the bars loose, tight and back an forth but nothing seems to work. Any advice would be great. Thank you so much in advance.
 
Just keep riding it. Your carcass will adapt to the position and plush days are ahead.

When I got my first 1199 I wanted to light it on fire after 50 km. Three years later I can go forever. Put a few GS riders to bed on a roadtrip last year.
 
you're holding the grip too tightly for too long. Trying to hold the bars loosely is a step in the right direction, but because the bike doesn't go without holding the throttle open, you can only do this for so long.

this realization came somewhat recently. I've had a Multistrada Granturismo for about a year now, and it is incredibly comfortable for long distances....except for my right hand, which would start to go numb on long highway stretches.

I eventually got Throttlemeisters, and using those stopped the problem, because when engaged, I'm only gripping the throttle when making a throttle adjustment, not all the time.

But the core reason IMHO is throttle slack. The stock slack on the Panigale is ridiculous, so I got the spacer kit and eliminated all slack. I then noticed that "tired right hand syndrome" disappeared. I went and adjusted the throttle cables on the Multistrada to completely eliminate slack, and now the numbness is pretty much gone, without falling back on the Throttlemeisters.

It can't be the vibration, or else your left hand would be going numb too. So it's getting the throttle hand to relax a lot more, which I find easier when the throttle has ZERO slack and is like a hair trigger, because I don't have to grip it tightly with my fingers wrapped all the way around, in order to engage the throttle.
 
How about some high quality bar ends with some weight in them to help dampen things a bit? Worth a shot no? I forget which ones I have but they did a good job of it and my own buzzing bars. I'll get the brand for you sir, as it's worth the try. That and perhaps another set of good quality grips too. We'll get to the bottom of this for ya my friend! ;)
 
+1 on the throttle spacer kit, best bang for buck mod IMO, especially after I put the progrips on, better fit for my hand.

Interesting you notice it on the highway b/c I was noticing the same. For me I found I was experiencing "highway jitters" due to the rear tire pressure being a few lbs too high and shock rebound being to fast. Those factors w/ the aggressive head tube angle it was causing me to perceive slipping and instability which was probably just the bike countersteering in response to wind buffeting.

Once I dropped the pressure, softened the rear and stiffened the damper...my hand fatigue went away.

Highway jitters are gone. Even on the back roads I think it's helping significantly. I was having hand cramps after long sections...none today and no riding fatigue.
 
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Hmmm. Very odd adjustments solving the vibrating bar issue but if they truly worked I'd say that I'm thoroughly impressed on that! ;)
 
Make sure you rotate the levers into a position, where your hands are in line with your forearms. You should have little to no bend in your wrists when riding. It will take a lot of pressure off your wrists and also make sure that you have maximum ability to pull the levers in.

Cheers and hope this helps.
 
Hmmm. Very odd adjustments solving the vibrating bar issue but if they truly worked I'd say that I'm thoroughly impressed on that! ;)

My settings don't do anything for vibrations, just gives the sensation of greater stability @ speed which allows your brain to allow your hand to relax. May not work for the OP, but it did work for me, at least for highway riding.
 
+1 On the throttle slack kit.

IMO, if you notice holding the throttle for cruising, around a third/halfway I guess(?) just seems to be at an awkward angle....... The thottle obviously picks up instantly with the kit installed so you don't have to rotate your hand, wrist and arm as far. It just seems to be 'right'.........

Worked for me
 
Get the little go cruise deal that kinda works like cruise control. My hands fall asleep when I ride. That will allow you to take your throttle hand off and ride with one hand for a bit while cruising at highway speed. Works for me...
 
Grease your chain, check chain for proper tension, make sure the oil level is full. There shouldnt be that much vibe on the bars. Does it vibe that bad while its in neutral or only while the bike is moving? If its bad while its in neutral could be something is out of balance in the engine or valve clearence issue. Have Ducati take a look at it before trying to mask the problem with bar end weights, etc.
 
I installed the Driven grips which are slightly larger diameter and seem to have a bit more cushion - made a big difference
 
I am sat at work imagining the fun you could have with a numb right hand................ :)
 
Thank you to everyone that wrote. I am going to look at lever adjustment tonight and also look at getting a throttle spacer kit to take up some of the slack. I have already tried holding the bars a lightly and as far as riding it. I have 1800 miles on the bike and it does not seem to be getting any better with time.
 
you might have grip it too tight, like other said
on the long haul, i rest my left elbow on the tank to support the upper body, so i only hold the throttle with 2-3 fingers, my day ride is usually 300-500 miels, with the longest trip of 1,200 miles over a weekend and come back smiling
even when turning and braking, you dont need both hand on the bar, as you should not hold on to them, just grip the bike with your knees

this is alot easier with the 1299 now, since i can up and down shift without the clutch
 

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