what a pain in the...wrist
08-01-2006, 06:50 PM
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what a pain in the...wrist
any ideas on this one? what can i do to ease the ache in my wrists while riding - grips? gloves? clip-ons? gel pads surgically implanted in the heels of my hands? i'm hoping i can find an answer so that my riding range is dictated by my gas tank and not the far end of my arms. thanks
08-01-2006, 07:12 PM
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How about "don't support your upper body with your arms" ... for starters. If your 'reach to the clipons' stretches you out to the point where you can't use your back to hold up much of your weight then yes, look into a clipon mod to make it work.
08-01-2006, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by superhawk22
VFR clip-ons or Heli bars, there's also a bar mod with instruction from superbling, try to sit up straight. How tall are you?
I'd like get my hands on VFR bars though.
I laugh because that's how tall,(and thick), I am too! I sit right up againts the tank and sit as straight up as possible with the stock windscreen the wind helps too.
08-02-2006, 12:39 AM
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I just recently sent out my Held gloves for warranty work and am using my backup pair of Alpinestars SP2 gloves. These are pretty cheap gloves and are a lot thinner and have less "feel" than the Helds. I have also noticed that my hands fall asleep a lot easier with these gloves. With that said, it's my conclusion that gloves really do make a difference.
And as said before, don't grip the bars so tightly. Do the "chicken check" if you feel your hands falling asleep. That mean to flap your elbows like a chicken and loosen your grip.
The Superhawk does have kind of a wierd bar angle though compared to both my CBR1000RR and 600RR. My hands never fall asleep on either bike and their bars are lower. I think it has a lot to do with that. Grinding locating tabs and rotating the bars outward so they just barely clear the fairing at full lock could be another solution.
And as said before, don't grip the bars so tightly. Do the "chicken check" if you feel your hands falling asleep. That mean to flap your elbows like a chicken and loosen your grip.
The Superhawk does have kind of a wierd bar angle though compared to both my CBR1000RR and 600RR. My hands never fall asleep on either bike and their bars are lower. I think it has a lot to do with that. Grinding locating tabs and rotating the bars outward so they just barely clear the fairing at full lock could be another solution.
08-02-2006, 06:27 AM
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While riding, your elbows should be pointing down at the ground not outwards.
The outwards position allows you to lock your elbows and thus lean forward placing great weight on your wrists. Elbows down and you can't lock them so you stomach/back muscles have to support your upper body. It will take a while to train the muscles.
On longer rides, a throttle lock is a big help.
The outwards position allows you to lock your elbows and thus lean forward placing great weight on your wrists. Elbows down and you can't lock them so you stomach/back muscles have to support your upper body. It will take a while to train the muscles.
On longer rides, a throttle lock is a big help.
08-02-2006, 10:25 AM
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I modified the locating pins on the clip ons to make them angle back less. This is a great mod if you have wide shoulders.
Otherwise, do what everyone else has suggested, especially riding on the ***** of your feet.
Otherwise, do what everyone else has suggested, especially riding on the ***** of your feet.
08-02-2006, 11:14 AM
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The range on the (my) Super Hawk is only 110 miles. It should be comfortable enough to do 110 miles, but it isn't.
It is still 10 times better than the SV. The leg room on the Super Hawk is better and the seat is softer. So I guess I shouldn't complain.
I think my gloves are too tight. I have Icon Purist gloves, size XL. I find myself tugging at the finger tips a lot at stop lights. I think they cut off the circulation to my hands. I'm going to get new ones and see if that helps.
It is still 10 times better than the SV. The leg room on the Super Hawk is better and the seat is softer. So I guess I shouldn't complain.
I think my gloves are too tight. I have Icon Purist gloves, size XL. I find myself tugging at the finger tips a lot at stop lights. I think they cut off the circulation to my hands. I'm going to get new ones and see if that helps.
08-02-2006, 02:23 PM
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A lot of good tips from others.
My 2 cents: keep the wrists straight & grip the bars lightly. Hold the grips like holding a bird in your hand. Trust me, the bike will keep itself stable if you just relax.
My 2 cents: keep the wrists straight & grip the bars lightly. Hold the grips like holding a bird in your hand. Trust me, the bike will keep itself stable if you just relax.
08-02-2006, 06:51 PM
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EXERCISE?!?! isn't there anything easier than that?!? just kidding, i have found myself trying to sit up straighter lately. i have a bit of a bad back from a previously broken hip and dislocated leg (ahhhh, snowboarding) so i find myself getting lazy and leaning on my wrists. i'll try getting on the ***** of my feet and may check into heli bars. is there a problem with fairing clearance with heli bars?
08-03-2006, 05:19 AM
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Only clearance issue I have with my Heli bars is that at full turn to the right it touches and flips on the high beam switch - I could probably adjust it to not do that but it doesn't bother me that much.
Originally Posted by soopahok996
EXERCISE?!?! isn't there anything easier than that?!? just kidding, i have found myself trying to sit up straighter lately. i have a bit of a bad back from a previously broken hip and dislocated leg (ahhhh, snowboarding) so i find myself getting lazy and leaning on my wrists. i'll try getting on the ***** of my feet and may check into heli bars. is there a problem with fairing clearance with heli bars?
If it were me I'd go with the VFR bars, (because I'm cheap), but I bought Heli-bars because of my USD conversion and noticed less buzz. Anyone else notice that?
08-03-2006, 12:12 PM
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Call me lame, but I use the cramp buster deal. My throttle hand used to go to sleep within about 15 mins. Do a search on ebay for "cramp buster" under ebay motors. It's that curved lever thing that hooks around your throttle. a little ugly, but a long distance (or short in my case) hand discomfort saver. It can get in the way sometimes though.
08-03-2006, 01:05 PM
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Oh yeah.. I totally forgot about the "Throttle Rocker", http://www.throttlerocker.com/ I have been using them ever since my first bike, it's been on all my bikes I forget they're even on anymore.
Here is a picture to demo how to get wrist relief from a tankbag, heck I even rest my my helmet on my tankbag:
http://vfrworld.com/photos/showphoto...22/limit/views
Here is a picture to demo how to get wrist relief from a tankbag, heck I even rest my my helmet on my tankbag:
http://vfrworld.com/photos/showphoto...22/limit/views
08-03-2006, 05:24 PM
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You can riase the stock bars about 3/8" by removing the spring clip.
This will also allow you to change the angle of the bars because it raises the tabs above their slots in the triple tree.
Just make sure you tighten the bars bolts to their recommended torque & they won't move on you.
'Oury Road Grips' are a good cheap grip that helps dampen the bar buzz....made from sugical rubber...been used by motocross riders for years...$8-$9 a set....most shops can order them but do not stock them....dunno why they are GREAT ! Provides a soft but firm grip. I've also used them on my mountain bike for years
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This will also allow you to change the angle of the bars because it raises the tabs above their slots in the triple tree.
Just make sure you tighten the bars bolts to their recommended torque & they won't move on you.
'Oury Road Grips' are a good cheap grip that helps dampen the bar buzz....made from sugical rubber...been used by motocross riders for years...$8-$9 a set....most shops can order them but do not stock them....dunno why they are GREAT ! Provides a soft but firm grip. I've also used them on my mountain bike for years
My 2 cents
08-10-2006, 05:47 PM
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superbike bars!!!
There is a post on here somewhere that links you to all the parts required to install superbike(read motocross)style bars with moose racing universal clamps.It is relatively cheap and makes an incredible difference.I have done this myself,and aside from not having the racy look of clip ons it was a must have mod for me!
08-11-2006, 12:17 AM
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It took this combination of things to make the wrist tingles go away for me:
1. Heli Bars
2. Pro Grip Superbike grips
3. Line up the brake lever with my arm (I rest two fingers on the brake most of the time)
4. Olympia (Gel in the palm) Gloves
5. Throttle Rocker for the longer trips
1. Heli Bars
2. Pro Grip Superbike grips
3. Line up the brake lever with my arm (I rest two fingers on the brake most of the time)
4. Olympia (Gel in the palm) Gloves
5. Throttle Rocker for the longer trips
08-15-2006, 05:05 AM
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Another suggestion is to buy gel gloves. Olympia makes quite a few and I found it makes a world of difference.
Also, like above, consider not resting completely on your hands with all your upper-body. Try supporting your upper torso with your lower back in a reverse sit-up-type position. As stated above, consider using your legs to pull your lower torso off your wrists (sounds weird, I know).
Over time, your wrists will grow stronger and you won't have this difficulty any longer. It's normal to have some lower pack and wrist discomfort the first few weeks of riding after a lapse.
Also, like above, consider not resting completely on your hands with all your upper-body. Try supporting your upper torso with your lower back in a reverse sit-up-type position. As stated above, consider using your legs to pull your lower torso off your wrists (sounds weird, I know).
Over time, your wrists will grow stronger and you won't have this difficulty any longer. It's normal to have some lower pack and wrist discomfort the first few weeks of riding after a lapse.
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