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DesCB600F
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PostPosted: 02:14 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Larger bar grips Reply with quote

Im finding these days that riding for any sustained period i get pain in my right hand as if the grip could be bugger to releave the pain. Does anyone have larger grips? I hate the foam ones so am looking for a different solution.
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PostPosted: 07:35 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/productimages/300/0000_crampbuster_motorcycle_cruise_assist.jpg

Simple, effective, cheap.
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PostPosted: 08:12 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have cruise control thanks.. Im looming for something for when im using the throttle.
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PostPosted: 08:28 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

odi ATV grips? large diameter

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PostPosted: 09:30 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

DesCB600F wrote:
I have cruise control thanks.. Im looming for something for when im using the throttle.

I don't know what this means.

A 'cramp buster' provides extra mechanical leverage to help open the throttle using the heel of your hand. It reduces the need to grip it as tightly.

Where exactly is the pain? I'm wondering if it's pain from gripping, or from leaning on the bars.
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PostPosted: 11:33 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've only ever seen the cramp buster used for sustained throttle opening like driving down a motorway (my bike has cruise control for this). I'm not sure how you would use that to give you big throttle openings. Its hard to describe the pain, it's a kind of discomfort more than a cramp which takes over the muscle and pulls your hand in.

The ATV grip looks interesting
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PostPosted: 11:53 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Give than one of the largest motorcycles out there (R1200GS) is generally ridden by people over 6 foot without reports of hand pain, I'd suspect you're leaning on it too hard, or gripping too hard.

At all times you should be able to ride your bike using an index finger and thumb on both sides. That's an idea of how little muscular involvement is used to ride a bike normally.

Perhaps you are counter steering too hard? Fighting the bars when they turn?
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PostPosted: 12:08 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got this on my CB1000R and I get it on my Diavel with no weight on my hands. I normally have the throttle resting in my palm and use the grip between my index and thumb to allow me to turn it but when you need bigger more agressive throttle you need more grip. After 19 years i know hiw to use a throttle but i get pain in my hsnd.. Im guessing years of riding a bike may have something to do with that. Once the pain starts i get it even with the relaxed grip. The only thing to releave it is to get off for a while and relax my hand.
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PostPosted: 13:51 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Albigularis wrote:
At all times you should be able to ride your bike using an index finger and thumb on both sides


Apart from maybe pulling away, changing gear, braking, slow speed manoeuvres like u-turns, hard acceleration, couldn't have done the Stelvio pass like that...
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PostPosted: 17:27 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
DesCB600F wrote:
I have cruise control thanks.. Im looming for something for when im using the throttle.

I don't know what this means.

A 'cramp buster' provides extra mechanical leverage to help open the throttle using the heel of your hand. It reduces the need to grip it as tightly.

Where exactly is the pain? I'm wondering if it's pain from gripping, or from leaning on the bars.


Have you used these? I'm starting to think these may help
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PostPosted: 17:34 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

DesCB600F wrote:
Have you used these? I'm starting to think these may help


Yes. They work well once you have got it set in the right place. For a couple of quid buy one and give it a go.

2500 miles down to Italy and back on the Eurojolly theother week. Left the crampbuster sitting on the work bench in the garage and cursed myself for it. That was until Matt's (other Matt) bike broke down and got strapped to the back of a recovery truck, at which point I stole borrowed his. Had two days of reduced discomfort until I had to give it back.
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PostPosted: 18:01 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

DesCB600F wrote:
Have you used these? I'm starting to think these may help
They do; a lot I would say Thumbs Up.

I've had problems with reoccuring hand pains after riding frequently or for long periods of time (more so my clutch hand admittedly) the last 2 years. Usually its just needed an hour break to open my hands up the times its started getting particularly painful. I started using one of these about two months ago to see it it would help and its made a huge difference - I haven't had the pains start in my throttle hand even once in over 3000 miles so far.

You certainly get more benefit from it on long straight roads were you can roll it to a position to literally 'lean' on it, but it still reduces the need to clench your hand so much or bare the weight on your palm area generally. It takes a couple of days to get used to it being there and adjusting it whilst riding (if you need to), but i've stopped noticing its even there now.

Can get them for as little as £1 from China-Land. Might be worth ordering two if you're going to bother - I snapped my first one trying to put it on Embarassed.
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PostPosted: 18:02 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Something went wrong I was trying to quote Mudsharks post about the ODI grips,
I have bought crampbusters before for my now Ex wife (the crampbuster wasn't the problem) it's a tool the relieving wrist strain during long journeys. I'm looking for something to easy my grip during all riding including faster stuff in the highlands and similar. I wouldn't dream of using a cramp buster for everyday throttle operation.

I find when I have the pain trying to hold the throttle more completley (can't think how else to describe this) it makes the pain worse. I dont need to try and hold it tight just wrap my hand round the grip more.
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PostPosted: 18:03 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mudshark wrote:


Have you used these Mudshark? would be interested to hear how you found them.
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Matt B wrote:
Albigularis wrote:
At all times you should be able to ride your bike using an index finger and thumb on both sides


Apart from maybe pulling away, changing gear, braking, slow speed manoeuvres like u-turns, hard acceleration, couldn't have done the Stelvio pass like that...


I'll concede to [most of] those - although obvious as you need more than two fingers to do them safely, but when you're actually riding along, you never need much of a grip on any style of bike to 'hold on'. It was analogy more than it was fact.

Under even the acceleration of my ZX10R, I can go full WOT holding on with just my index finger and thumb. But I have been religiously riding with my legs/lower back to keep the weight where it should be.

Strange suggestion OP, but what about a set of heated grips? They're usually thicker than stock ones by quite a bit. The £25 eBay belters that were on my Z1000 were like drain pipe.
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PostPosted: 19:28 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting idea buying heated grips.
I've always hated the wires hanging off them, I think it spoils the look of a bike.
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PostPosted: 20:26 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

DesCB600F wrote:
Interesting idea buying heated grips.
I've always hated the wires hanging off them, I think it spoils the look of a bike.


If you stick the wire down to the grip and follow it round so it comes over the top, and cable tie it to the switchgear wires, you'll barely see it.
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PostPosted: 20:28 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

DesCB600F wrote:
Mudshark wrote:


Have you used these Mudshark? would be interested to hear how you found them.


no I have not, however they came up (more than once ) in forums posts elsewhere on grip discomfort, have you been checked for early carpal tunnel syndrome.

actually I'm looking at the Grip Buddies (not foam, neoprene) for the future as I have (in the future ) issues with grip.

like this
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mudshark wrote:
actually I'm looking at the Grip Buddies (not foam, neoprene) for the future as I have (in the future ) issues with grip.

like this


Save some cash - https://www.diy.com/departments/climaflex-pipe-insulation-l1m-dia22mm/26869_BQ.prd Laughing
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PostPosted: 22:02 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Albigularis wrote:

How would you recommend affixing such?
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 28 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Raffles wrote:
Albigularis wrote:

How would you recommend affixing such?


I'd imagine as a temporary measure you could just put hairspray on the grip, slide them over and they'd stay put. It'd be a good way to see if a larger grip diameter helps without having to spend any real money...
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PostPosted: 09:37 - 29 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

for me, extra squishy grips (grip puppies) made my pain worse.

Grips made of sticky and pliant rubber help. I like progrips, oxford touring heated grips way better than r&g ones which are almost solid yet wear like crazy.

I'm fine in summer and midseason gloves, my category 2 winter gloves really hurt after a while, as I have to squeeze harder to have grip of the throttle. I think I shall man up and get used to muffs this winter.

I was gripping too hard though, and leaning hard on the bars. Now I hold them really lightly, i hurt less and the bike handles better.
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PostPosted: 13:09 - 29 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

switch up your wanking hand, worked for me.
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 05 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

But I need both for that?
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