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30sumthin gal |
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30sumthin gal Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 13:08 - 16 May 2004 Post subject: Aching Thumbs! Help! |
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I don't think I am the only one who has encountered this problem, but as a new biker, I am suffering with severe aching thumbs!
I don't think it is major, just muscular, but does anyone know of a way of strengthening the muscles in that area?
I am reaching to indicate and the problem seems to be more evident in my left hand. Tips on how to not reach would be a good start I think.
Got on my NSR 125 yesterday for the first time, and I spent three hours going round - I even got some nods and one thumbs up from a Harley! Nice to be part of the group at last. Happy and safe riding everyone! ____________________ Ive now passed my test, now I am learning how to ride!!! |
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Bendy Mrs Sensible
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Posted: 13:11 - 16 May 2004 Post subject: |
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Just keep doing it, it'll stop hurting in time as you build up the muscles and get used to moving your hand in an alien way. And try and be relaxed, don't tense up cos it makes it worse.
For about the first 6 weeks of riding a bike with a clutch, I'd wake up in the mornings with a dead left hand.
You can do the standard RSI style squeezy ball kinda exercises, but there's no real substitute for just putting the hours in and getting used to it. |
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dainesefreak World Chat Champion
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Posted: 11:47 - 17 May 2004 Post subject: |
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You could also buy a climbing grip to strengthen your hands if it really is a problem. I used to climb quite a lot around the time I was learning so I'd already got a fair amount of hand strengh.
https://www.cotswold-outdoor.com/Cat/2899 |
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G The Voice of Reason
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Posted: 14:42 - 17 May 2004 Post subject: |
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If you spent 3 hours riding on your first day of riding I'd expect some aches and pains. See how it goes after a month or two when you're used to everything and your body's adapated a bit . |
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Flip Super Spammer
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Posted: 22:31 - 18 May 2004 Post subject: |
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My hands go numb after 20 mins on my bike. On long journeys my arms go tingly Tried to pinch the tank with my knees but that is too bloody difficult, so numb hands it is then. |
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30sumthin gal Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 14:43 - 19 May 2004 Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the help and advice.
I have been out for about 5 hours a day on my NSR (new babe and all that...) and I think I had been gripping too much and trying to over-reach for the indicators and stuff. Now I am getting used to it, I don't tent to grip as hard, I move my hands now and the problem is easing. I don't know about being able to move the bars - I am 5ft 4ins and the positioning feels ok, its just where the switches are that seems to cause the problems - and the grip!
WE SHALL GET THERE!
I am loving every minute of it... I know its a 125, but i've already been asked by a Harley rider... "Are you allowed to have L plates on a 400 now" ... I didn't know you could get a NSR 400! typical Harley! He did say that it looked nice though and we did have a laugh about it when I pointed out the legality issues and the model etc... Happy and safe riding everyone!!! ____________________ Ive now passed my test, now I am learning how to ride!!! |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 19 years, 318 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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