Wrist friendly bikes?

[M.C]

So I've had wrist problems for over 2 years now, but my commute's short enough that I normally don't experience anything other than discomfort when riding.

However yesterday I had to go back into work after I got home, my throttle wrist started hurting quite badly on the way back, then coming home again it was so bad I was struggling to use the front brake That's only 18 miles in total...

So what bikes would be easier on the wrists? I'm thinking probably not a single, the vibrations aren't that bad but can't be helping, nicer fueling so your throttle wrist gets a slightly easier time, and a light clutch? Any recommendations?

tl;dr f**ked wrists, need an invalid bike with light controls, probably a twin or IL4.

[andyscooter]

For an everyday commute would it be worth a large scooter

Burgman has a nice seat not vibey and no clutch to worry about

Alsono pressure on wrists as you don't lean when sat on it
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[ZX-7R]

Sounds like you need a medical examination rather than a new bike as that is not normal.
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[M.C]

[Snowdonia Rider]

The engine doesn't matter, the riding position does. Generally, sports bikes obviously wont do and even most sports tourers are too leaning forward. Not always, but usually hydraulic clutches have a lighter, smoother action.

Maybe a trip to the GP would be an idea if you got instant pain/discomfort?
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[Matt B]

My 1200 Bandit has a lovely light clutch and is easy on the wrists.

However, you ride an MT-03, and as others have said you shouldn't be getting massive wrist pain over those distances. Carpal tunnel syndrome from work?
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[someotherguy]

[Beehive Bedlam]

FZS 600 is very upright. I've also read that renthal 758's are worthy upgrade for comfort.

[M.C]

[M.C]

[Snowdonia Rider]

Hmm, you seem to have tried a lot already without much luck.

What about something like one of Honda's DCT bikes? One less action for you to do without having to use the clutch.
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[Doink]

How about some kind of wrist wrap?

Back in my powerlifting days I used wrist wraps for heavy bench pressing and overhead pressing, might be worth looking into as light wraps will cost you £10-20 for your purposes.

[M.C]

[MarJay]

[Bozzy]

^^ this is what I was wondering. I used to get wrist ache when I first passed. I quickly learned to grip the tank with my legs and hold the handlebars with the lightest of grips. I don't get any bother now.

[Alpineandy]

Buying (and using) one of these helped me : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Throttle-Rest-Cruise-Aid-Control-Cramp-Buster-Rocker-/141818475978?hash=item21050a35ca:g:aqkAAOSwo0JWOAkW
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[Fin]

Get a Harley you faggot, or a cruiser at least.

[ScottT]

Get a thumb operated throttle like they used to fit to quads, no wrist movement might help.

[M.C]

[lingeringstin...]

Yes those thumb operated throttles look like they would work. I recently had one that came with a carb I bought but I couldn't really see the need for it so I gave it to somebody.

But here's something interesting. I fitted some dead straight handlebars to my bike about 25 years ago as a temporary measure and now I wouldn't have it any other way. There were two of them littering up the bike shop where I used to work and we figured they would never sell so my boss just gave them to me.

I cut one set up to become (temporary) struts where my shocks used to go (still there after all these years) and fitted the other one as normal. No risers or anything, just a straight bit of handlebar bolted right on where the old ones used to be..

It felt strange for a day or two and after that I really got used to them. Now anything else feels weird and uncomfortable. It sounds crazy but the dead straight bars are the most comfortable bars I've ever had now. I go hundreds of miles at a time without the least hand or wrist problem, and I remember occasionally having numb fingers and whatnot from normal bars back when I was a courier on better bikes.

The dead straight bars also improved my riding position and I never get backache on my hardtail because I lean forward instead of sit bolt upright with no rear suspension, and they make the steering feel way more stable.

I know it sounds all wrong but straight bars made a big difference with me.

[Alpineandy]

[Matt B]

For a few quid give the cramp buster a go. I have arthritis in my right hand from where it got smashed up years ago, means I have reduced grip and get a lot if pain, especially in the cold. The cramp buster really helps because I can just rest on the throttle a lot of the time using my palm to move it.

What Renthal bars are those you have? I found the Ultra Lows on the Bandit gave a better angle than the OE ones.
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[Pjay]

Is there no conversion to swap the controls over on a bike so the throttle/brake is on the left?

[Pjay]

[0l0dom0l0]

I've never had any kind of wrist issue on my FZ6, have you thought about trying one? The standard handlebars are shaped so that they're quite close together and come back at you and you've got no weight what so ever over them.

The clutch is also very light. If you went for a later model with the better brakes, an uprated MC should give you plenty of stopping power without the need to haul on the lever quite like I have to on pre facelift model.

It's a bike that I've never had any discomfort riding. Even the seat is nice as standard. It does however get a bit blowy on a naked bike if you're riding down the motorway all day. Other than that no complains....
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