Help! - Trottle Hand Getting Sore/Numb - Page 2

buttonhook · 08-11-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 34468 Randy

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 · 10-31-2009, 07:04 AM

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 · 10-31-2009, 08:38 AM

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 · 10-31-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

They are a bit ugly, but very effective.

motorhead1977 · 10-31-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Knife

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 · 11-01-2009, 09:16 AM

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Mark 024 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-17-2009 04:22 AM Location: Sydney, Aust My Ride: VFR800 (98) Posts: 19 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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!