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 Posted: 13:59 - 04 Jul 2013  Post subject: bad thumbs |
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er5 + renthals + broke my thumb in march = aching thumbs...
the non broken one too though, maybe putting more weight on it to relieve the broken one?
am i just being a pussy?
has aftermarket shocks too, so the rear is higher than standard.
what do? mtfu, or buy standard bits?
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Posted: 14:02 - 04 Jul 2013  Post subject: |
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Don't grip the bars with your hands, grip the tank with your knees. The bars are for steering, not for holding onto, you shouldn't be taking your weight on your hands.
Adjust the levers to the most comfortable position.
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| Posted: 14:09 - 04 Jul 2013 Post subject: |
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| stinkwheel wrote: | Don't grip the bars with your hands, grip the tank with your knees. The bars are for steering, not for holding onto, you shouldn't be taking your weight on your hands.
Adjust the levers to the most comfortable position. |
i don't think i can help it, with the shocks and lower bars, it's a more sporty riding position and i'm leaning more forward. never had thumb issues on instructors gs500 with stock bars.. but i did on his bandit which also had renthals.
hadn't thought about adjusting the levers. will have a look.
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| Posted: 14:27 - 04 Jul 2013 Post subject: |
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ok then, will adjust the legs and see how i go. thanks
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If you're gripping with your throttle hand, try a Cramp Bustertm, it does wonders for my weak, girlish grip.
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| Rogerborg wrote: | If you're gripping with your throttle hand, try a Cramp Bustertm, it does wonders for my weak, girlish grip. |
i have nice jiu jitsu death grips, not including my still ruined right thumb. i'm not gripping very tight though]
seen those before, my mate was looking at it for his commute down the m4. much cop?
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| Posted: 12:04 - 05 Jul 2013 Post subject: |
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i have a mate down in hereford. he's just got an er5 and he likes renthals.. so i might go swap bars with him.
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