Throttle hand numbness

Smiley.Sands · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Karma :

Hi all.

I've recently started riding and I love it, but sometimes after a longish ride out, my throttle hand is numbish when I get home and sometimes I dont have much grip and can hardly get my key in the front door! Lol. Do you think it will strengthen over time or would hand exercises of some kind help?

Thanks
Sands

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

Best advice to give is not hold onto the bars so tight. Loosen your grip. That will help reduce the numbness.
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Kaneda · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Karma :

As above, it's a problem I had too. Loosen up by waving your elbows like a chicken, and raising and dropping your shoulders. The tensing and gripping of the bars reduces bloodflow, which is why you feel numbness. Relaxing the muscles in the area reduces this, and longer term aches and pains.

Alan_BLD · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Jul 2012 Karma :

For long trips you could also try something like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Cruise-Control-Throttle-Buster/dp/B002RAUV2I

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Smiley.Sands · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Karma :

Thanks guys. Thats given me a few things to try and to think about, some of which I wouldnt have even considered

supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

people have already touched on the causes..

1. too tight a grip on the handlebars. a common problem with new riders. the 'deathgrip' goes with confidence but try to remember. handlebars are there to steer not to hang on to. try to keep your arms loose and your grip light.

as a side to that, try to hold on with your legs rather than your arms. will allow you to loosen your arms a lot more and let the bikes suspension work better as you're not pushing down on the front.

no numbness, bike handles better, win win Smile

2. vibration. if your bars are vibrating then that can cause numbness. are they? without knowing the bike its hard to guess what that would be but replacing/retighting/reseating bushes, bolts, bars, engine mounts, etc.. always help. check everythings buttoned/tightened up. not just around the handlebars but everywhere.
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Smiley.Sands · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Karma :

Thanks guys. Thats given me a few things to try and to think about, some of which I wouldnt have even considered

thepuma · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jul 2012 Karma :

Had my CBT today and my right wrist was aching by the end. Probably due to what was said above, holding the grips too hard. I'm sure like any tendon/muscles, they will strengthen over time.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

Your gloves may too tight or fastened too around your wrist.
I had issues with a set of gloves that the thumbs were a shade too short when gripping, okwhen had them on as normal, but too small when gripping.
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matto · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Karma :

Riding a big single cylinder bike could also add the problem.

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Smiley.Sands · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Karma :

Thanks everyone. I'll try your suggestions. You've all been a great help. Smile

Smiley.Sands · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Karma :

Thanks everyone. I'll try your suggestions. You've all been a great help. Smile

LordShaftesbu... · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

No problem, glad to be of help.

LordShaftesbu... · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

No problem, glad to be of help.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I was also pleased to be of assistance.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I was also pleased to be of assistance twice.
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Rogue_Shadow · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2012 Karma :

I don't get it !

Rogue_Shadow · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2012 Karma :

I still don't get it !

Smiley.Sands · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jul 2012 Karma :

There is a forum page somewhere that says can BCF fix the site because it keeps posting replies twice - something to do with it dropping connection...so not me I'm afraid Smile

sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

Had the same problem my self got some slightly softer grips and that sorted it out for me Very Happy

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