Help! - Trottle Hand Getting Sore/Numb

[buttonhook]

Handle your throttle like it is a woman's breast...not a cow's teete.

but I look funny with my mouth around the handlebars

[Mark 024]

Everyone has mentioned beginners grip etc and nerve and blood flow which I agree with. Numbness especially the end of the fingers/thumb and whole of the hand is usually caused by lack of bloodflow to the nerves of the hand . This can be caused by maintaining a fixed position for a length of time. I often see people with numbness in their hands at night and it is often caused by tightness in pec minor muscle. This is the muscle that blood flow runs through to go to your arm and hand. It runs from your ribs at the front to your shoulder at the front. As a long term cure/prevention the best thing to do is massage &/or stretch it out (preferably not at 100). This can be done in a door way. These muscles get activated by having your hands in-front of you and if they are already tight they can be easily aggravated. The right hand side is mostly the dominant and more developed muscle (usually the tightest as well) and the throttle arm is doing the most work. This wont be the only answer for everyones woes but hope it helps. Next week we will work on your hammies!

[motorhead1977]

try a set of Grip Puppies! I had the same symptoms and not much help with all the changes to riding position etc. Bought a set of Grip Puppies and problem fixed immediately! Now full days on the bike are a breeze - no numbness. I have large hands and the size of the stock grips was too small, forcing my hands to grip more than needed. Google Grip puppies and order. They are about $10 USD.

[Knife]

try a set of Grip Puppies! I had the same symptoms and not much help with all the changes to riding position etc. Bought a set of Grip Puppies and problem fixed immediately! Now full days on the bike are a breeze - no numbness. I have large hands and the size of the stock grips was too small, forcing my hands to grip more than needed. Google Grip puppies and order. They are about $10 USD.

They are a bit ugly, but very effective.

[motorhead1977]

They are a bit ugly, but very effective.

You betcha, but not so good looking beats numb hands all day! Of course, if you look at them after a few beers late at night they get much better looking.......

[mrich12000]

[rexbaum]

Three days ago I posted a similar comment in a thread. I got advice similar to some here. Different riding posture prompted my to grip hard with stiff arms.

I put the bike on the center stand before my second ride and took a seat. I put my feet on the pegs and pretended I was riding. While seated, I concentrated on supporting myself with my back (not my arms) and keeping a loose grip on the bars.

I left the garage and did a 120 mile ride. I was very comfortable and able to control the bike very well with the new relaxed posture.

Practice on the center stand. Believe me, it works!