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Throttle and Grip Position @ 55+ mph
Well the misses and I have about 130 miles now on our new RT-S. It's amazing how quickly I've become much more comfortable handling it. I've got a question about grip and highway speeds though.
So far, I've taken her up to 55 on our outer road and 65 on a quick highway trip (2 exits). I find that at 55 and above, I have to have my wrist down so far that it breaks a straight plane and can be somewhat uncomfortable.
Is there anything I can do so that at that speed my wrist isn't so bent? Would grip buddies allow me to get a higher speed without pulling back on the throttle so far? I've got the stock grips and wear grippy gloves so I don't feel like I can sorta slide my wrist up and over to regrip without slowing down considerably by letting off the throttle. Since we are completely new to cycles, is this just normal and our wrists will get stronger and more used to it?
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Originally Posted by HedonismBot
Well the misses and I have about 130 miles now on our new RT-S. It's amazing how quickly I've become much more comfortable handling it. I've got a question about grip and highway speeds though.
So far, I've taken her up to 55 on our outer road and 65 on a quick highway trip (2 exits). I find that at 55 and above, I have to have my wrist down so far that it breaks a straight plane and can be somewhat uncomfortable.
Is there anything I can do so that at that speed my wrist isn't so bent? Would grip buddies allow me to get a higher speed without pulling back on the throttle so far? I've got the stock grips and wear grippy gloves so I don't feel like I can sorta slide my wrist up and over to regrip without slowing down considerably by letting off the throttle. Since we are completely new to cycles, is this just normal and our wrists will get stronger and more used to it?
You just grab another hand full of throttle also there is a plastic device called throttle rocker or cramp buster that help you not have to grip so hard and just lean on the gas
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I guess that's my problem. I haven't figured out how to grab another handful of throttle with completely letting go of it
Any tips?
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Originally Posted by HedonismBot
I guess that's my problem. I haven't figured out how to grab another handful of throttle with completely letting go of it
Any tips?
Start off further up on your grip. It will only be too far up at the beginning. Most of it is more time riding until you figure out your sweet spot, and then it will be second nature.
Grip Buddies won't help with where you grab the throttle.
Last edited by Blue Star; 07-22-2012 at 11:07 AM.
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Cruise control
I set my cruise control often, then just let my hand relax.
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Originally Posted by HedonismBot
I guess that's my problem. I haven't figured out how to grab another handful of throttle with completely letting go of it
Any tips?
You can try simply grabbing on further up over the top from the start. That way; as you roll it on, you don't end up with such an angle on your wrist.
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I "walk" my hand up to get back to a comfortable position. Also now with the spyder as said i set the cruise and reset my hand.
Josh
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Originally Posted by Grandpa Spyder
I set my cruise control often, then just let my hand relax.
Harry
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I've used something like a "Crampbuster" for the problem you describe. It's like a little paddle that clamps onto the throttle and you can just rest the heel of your hand on it. At first it seems in the way, especially at lower speeds, but once you're used to it being there, it's great.
Rod.
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Wonderful tips from the experts
Thanks for all the advice. I'll change my grip up a bit and try out the cruise control on some non-busy roads at first.
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