Right numb hand

RODOLFO · Jul 18, 2021

Yes I know, grab the bars lighter (maybe it is me)

but what i would like to know, if there are any tips or mods to do to the bike to lighten the problem

like balance front wheel

some special hand grips

special weighted bar ends

gloves that help with this

Or any other sugestión is appreciated

brad8266 · Jul 18, 2021

Nope. Lighten your grip and start using more of your lower body to hold your weight instead of your arms. This is purely a rider flaw. The reason your arms and hands are so into is because your lower body probably not doing anything. Once you get your body position right riding becomes a lot easier and less tiring.

thomasmryan · Jul 18, 2021

posture is everything...think preying mantis.

If we didn't sit up straight at the dinner table, your shirt was buttoned all the way up and a paddle was shoved down the back of your collar into your pants.

BP PanigaleV4S · Jul 18, 2021

I have CTS in my right wrist. There are some stretches the doctor told me to do to help. One which benefits me when riding is to extend the right arm with the hand flexed upward. Pull the ends of the fingers back with the left hand creating a stretch on the bottom of the wrist forearm. Hold that stretch for 10 seconds or so.

Squeeze the tank with your knees, engage your core and try to keep your forearms as close as horizontal to the ground as you can.

CSV4 · Jul 18, 2021

I think I'm developing some issues from jamming my forearms on to a desk 12 hours a day... have tingling in my right palm from time to time. But I rode 200 mi this morning w one fuel stop and had no issues... everything is stock. From time to time I was just resting my left forearm on the tank. I also find that I'm able to change my grip pretty easily because the engine braking is not annoying like on my SDR.

Edit: I have tank grips.

Paul G · Jul 18, 2021

Practice "floating" your hands on the bars, that will tell you where to hold yourself then its a case of practice. I have found the Pani needs muscle to make it turn, kind of like youre riding "over" the front wheel. I keep my arms bent and elbows pointy but hold on and grip with legs and stomach as much as possible. Its constant work because its so easy to slump your weight onto the bars

Keith197 · Jul 18, 2021

There are different reasons for arm pump, mine was from braking. I had experienced it forever but it went away and never came back after I upgraded the front brake system.

Jamessd · Jul 23, 2021

had it really bad a few weeks ago after about half a session on track. Was perplexed, but then thought about it a bit … I’d just changed the brake pads and the lever was now too far out. Brought it back in a couple of clicks and the arm pump completely vanished.

edit to add, this was arm pump rather than a numb hand so probably unrelated to the OP’s problem.

2BikeisLife · Aug 21, 2021

Use your knees to grip more, and get thicker grips. The issues is not just pulling on the throttle - it's closing your hand beyond its natural form. Tape some 1/4-1/2" dense foam around the throttle to see if that improves comfort. If it feels better, then you know the money is well spent for a real set of grips.

Halo2 · Aug 21, 2021

Get heavy weighted bar ends like evotech

Vbreeze · Aug 25, 2021

All the above + sit and notice your wrists. If they are very bent your posture is way off. If you get your forearms nearly horizontal, that's a good place to start. If that's difficult, start moving the rest of your body to align with that trying all the suggestions above. Grab tank with knees, scoot a little back in the seat, straighten back so your neck is not exaggerated either. You should be looking out the top of your visor, head down. It takes some exercise to get it, but not that much. Riding is WAY easier and with more confidence. If you get in shape for this, there are a lot of variations of it that work as well. You don't have to stay in a tuck.

Desmolvr · Aug 25, 2021

I believe that what the OP is stating and it happens to me when I am riding at a constant slower pace. This happens when I lead our local DOC rides so the pace is often slower and I am at a lower steady rpm. The vibration in the bars causes a little numbness in my right hand I think mostly because of the constant grip.

I do agree with a lot of the other posts in that changing position or adding a heavy bar end weight will help.

RODOLFO · Aug 25, 2021

Desmolvr said:
I believe that what the OP is stating and it happens to me when I am riding at a constant slower pace. This happens when I lead our local DOC rides so the pace is often slower and I am at a lower steady rpm. The vibration in the bars causes a little numbness in my right hand I think mostly because of the constant grip.

I do agree with a lot of the other posts in that changing position or adding a heavy bar end weight will help.

that is exactly the main problem

when riding slow, constant pace

if i am at the twisties, on off throttle, the problem is alot less, still there, but not so much,

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