Wrist support

[scotweiler]

I'm finding that anything over 40 miles on the Gixxer gives me wrist ache, i'm a pen pusher by trade so have girly wrists ( the wife won 't let me build up strength in them by myself)!!

i was thinking of trying some support but not sure what to go for, i want the support but don't want to cut off the blood or be uncomfortable under gloves.

Any ideas or links would be appreciated.

Scott

[mistergixer]

Try stopping for brief rest every 39 miles.

That way you'll never actually ride over 40 miles - hey presto, problem solved!


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[Kal]

wrist supports arent a great idea - try bar risers and alter the position you are riding in.
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[stinkwheel]

Powerball?
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[Kara]

Maybe you need to relax a little whilst riding, maybe the ache is from holding on too tight and tensing the muscles. Try forcing yourself to hold on firmly but not tense, so a light touch but in control and relax your arms. A bike will go in a straight line it doesn't really need a rider to do that much.

When I started to relax on the NC, the ache in my right wrist went a way however the clutch still makes my left wrist hurt more than ache. The only answer to that is not to use it.

Having said that I don't know you might be really relaxed. If thats the case try wanking at work away from your wife.
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[scotweiler]

wanking it is then.

maybe hold my old boy and a powerball, that sounds like a challenge.

[Kal]

Random question Kara: what is your handspan like?

I was just wondering if adjustable levers such as my training school use would help...

https://www.motorcycletoystore.com/sport/images/uploads/crg_levers.jpg
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[Kara]

[Kal]

You have my sympathies on the scaphoid - I did mine a couple of years ago.

Just take it easy when you get the all clear and build the strength up in the wrist gradually before taking any long rides!


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