Numb Throttle Hand

[jthornton]

In my pursuit of a not numb right hand I got some foam grips from TricLed last year at Spyder Palooza and right away I like the cushion but I didn't like the bulk. So I started whittling on them a little at a time. I took the left one off as I don't need it. This is the end result where I tapered the foam down to the core and it supports my palm but allows me to grip with my index and thumb at the normal diameter.

Hand Grip.jpg

I used my angle grinder with a flap wheel to cut the foam down while spinning it on a closet rod chucked up in the Samson.

JT

[ARtraveler]

A great idea. Glad you got the problem solved.

[Bob Denman]

[Chupaca]

always finding solutions. Might have to give it a try. The palm cruise has helped but only use it on the long straight paths...thanks...

[Eagle1]

Great job, looks good. Also, got a mirror selfie in the pic. Good thing you had clothes on.

[SNOOPY]

Great job, looks good. Also, got a mirror selfie in the pic. Good thing you had clothes on.

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[flaggerphil]

Do you use gel gloves? I've found those help.

[garb55]

In my pursuit of a not numb right hand I got some foam grips from TricLed last year at Spyder Palooza and right away I like the cushion but I didn't like the bulk. So I started whittling on them a little at a time. I took the left one off as I don't need it. This is the end result where I tapered the foam down to the core and it supports my palm but allows me to grip with my index and thumb at the normal diameter.

Hand Grip.jpg

I used my angle grinder with a flap wheel to cut the foam down while spinning it on a closet rod chucked up in the Samson.

JT

I never grip bars unless I'm in the twisty
I just rest my hand on top of the bars

[MidTNDawg]

In my pursuit of a not numb right hand I got some foam grips from TricLed last year at Spyder Palooza and right away I like the cushion but I didn't like the bulk. So I started whittling on them a little at a time. I took the left one off as I don't need it. This is the end result where I tapered the foam down to the core and it supports my palm but allows me to grip with my index and thumb at the normal diameter.

Hand Grip.jpg

I used my angle grinder with a flap wheel to cut the foam down while spinning it on a closet rod chucked up in the Samson.

JT

all you needed was a 2014.

[DJFaninTN]

[jthornton]

Do you use gel gloves? I've found those help.

Yes, I always wear gloves with the padding in them, not sure if they are gel or not.

JT

[jthornton]

all you needed was a 2014.

But they don't come in blue...

JT

[Bob Denman]

I use a W I D E one of these on my left grip... When that paw goes numb; I can rest my palm on it, and flex the digits a bit to get some feeling back in place.

[flaggerphil]

I also use the wide one of these...had them on my two wheelers, too. Sometimes they really come in handy.

[jthornton]

I never did like the wings that hang off your throttle much... just personal preference. With cruise control the only time you need to hang on is while your going fast in the twisties or your keeping station with another bike.

Any how I went for a ride this morning and it is so comfortable now that I'm going to find the other one and do the same thing to it and get it on before heading to Cuba at first light.

JT

[Fabricater]

Adjust? I noticed in the avatar pic your forearms are not level.wrist lower than elbow.I don't own a spyder yet,so I don't know if the bars are adjustable or not.I have carpal tunnel problems and my hands go numb while ridding the bike.I was told to adjust the bars so my forearms were level,it did help a good bit.On a goldwing aftermarket spacers have to be used to make adjustments to the bars.I also had cramps between my shoulder blades,that is no longer a problem.My hands still get numb,but I can ride much longer before it happens.I don't mean to offend in anyway,just offering some idea's that have helped me over the years.

[otter28169]

If hands are going numb while you are riding, there is a good chance that you have severe nerve damage in your hands. Probably a good idea to see your doctor. I waited too long and have permanent nerve damage in both hands.

Just sayin'............

[Fabricater]

If hands are going numb while you are riding, there is a good chance that you have severe nerve damage in your hands. Probably a good idea to see your doctor. I waited too long and have permanent nerve damage in both hands.

Just sayin'............

I just oust had my left hand fixed (I hope,still recovering) when I had the spinal fusion on June the 4th.Dr said mine was real bad and it was difficult to get opened up.I won't know how it will effect my riding until fall.I am not allowed to ride until Sept. Dr's orders.

[jthornton]

Adjust? I noticed in the avatar pic your forearms are not level.wrist lower than elbow.I don't own a spyder yet,so I don't know if the bars are adjustable or not.I have carpal tunnel problems and my hands go numb while riding the bike.I was told to adjust the bars so my forearms were level,it did help a good bit.On a goldwing aftermarket spacers have to be used to make adjustments to the bars.I also had cramps between my shoulder blades,that is no longer a problem.My hands still get numb,but I can ride much longer before it happens.I don't mean to offend in anyway,just offering some idea's that have helped me over the years.

I was standing up in the photo IIRC, most of the time I'm pretty comfortable on both bikes. There are adjustable bars for the Spyder but I don't have them... but I'll notice how my forearms line up. With the foam covers my hands don't get numb but they were not comfortable due to the size.

JT

[jthornton]

If hands are going numb while you are riding, there is a good chance that you have severe nerve damage in your hands. Probably a good idea to see your doctor. I waited too long and have permanent nerve damage in both hands.

Just sayin'............

I hear you, as soon as I feel it a little bit in my little finger I change something till it goes away. I don't ride with a numb hand. The foam does the job to keep me from getting numb but was not the most comfortable due to the size. After the modification it is both comfortable and stops the right hand from getting numb.

JT

[Yfactor]

But they don't come in blue...

JT

Now that sounds like my son, all his bikes have been in blue

[jthornton]

Now that sounds like my son, all his bikes have been in blue

I used to get what ever color the bike came in but blue is my favorite for sure.

JT

[jthornton]

Just an update on this and we rode 400 miles yesterday on twisty country back roads in the Ozarks and spent 8 hours in the saddle with an average speed of 50 MPH. While we had a few dumb moments during the day but I didn't have any numb moments at all in my throttle hand (left hand never has that problem) and that is a good thing. I'll try and find the other one and match it for the left side because for me it is more comfortable to hang on to.

JT

[coz]

i use the crampbuster with the grab-on replacement foam grips. the grips are a thinner diameter with a knob type end. they have worked out great, no numbness ever.

[Ramjet]

Yes, I always wear gloves with the padding in them, not sure if they are gel or not.

JT

You probably suffer from carpel tunnel narrowing of the area where the nerves run through.

There is company that is called Sims Vibration Labratory's they make essentially stick on vibration dampeners for bows and guns etc but I used them on my former Spyder they seemed to work pretty good in lowering the amplitude of the vibration. The best solution is surgery and open those tunnels up some had the right hand done its great left not done it still goes numb on occasion. Frequency especially high frequency amplifies the issues and the Rotax is high rev.