Hands going numb some... Ideas why? Any fixes?

[Snoking1127]

Adaptive CC like my F150 has sure would be nice. Up and down on the CC button with my right thumb does the adaptive function for now.

 

[rjinaz86323]

adaptive cruise is one of the greatest features on the newer cars. I use it all the time. On our Subaru it uses the brakes. If you want it to it will even bring you to a complete stop if the car in front of you stops.

 

[Quickdraw]

Here's a good explanation of what would cause the numbness and how to possible fix it.

https://youtu.be/hLz98BpmesU

 

[poprivit]

Have your spinal cord checked by a good back doctor. Mine is screwed up from a race car crash at Laguna Seca years ago. I'm 79, and the best solution I've found is cruise control. Had it on all my BMWs and now on my F3S.

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[Snoking1127]

adaptive cruise is one of the greatest features on the newer cars. I use it all the time. On our Subaru it uses the brakes. If you want it to it will even bring you to a complete stop if the car in front of you stops.

My 2021 F150 is stop and go, ACC. If you sit too long then you have to push resume for the truck to take off again. There's a steering wheel button to select 1 or 4 vehicle spacings.

 

[Gwolf]

You can put foam grips on... you can buy vibration gloves made for mechanics who use impact tools a lot, but the main problem is old age. That does not go away and just gets worse every year...

My hair is not white, it's chrome...

 

[MRH]

I will simply not ride without one of these (they have a number of different names, including Wrist Savers, I think), but they essentially allow you to not have to grip the throttle tightly and cost under $10:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09G2C32RH/

I also use a Pedal Commander, which allows me to effectively make the throttle much more sensitive, and has the feeling of added performance (and for me, that effectively is added performance as I can accelerate with greater ease and speed, even if the engine itself isn't changed in any way):
https://www.slingmods.com/polaris-slingshot-throttle-response-controller-pedal-commander?vehicle=3

On the handle bar issue, no question that you should be able to very comfortably place your hands. After a few failed solutions, I just bit the financial bullet and did it the right way, and it's very much worth the cost for the more comfortable ride (Helibars):
https://www.helibars.com/can-am-brp/

On the last front, knowing the right stretches for your hands can also help.

I think that all of these contribute meaningfully to a more comfortable hand and arm position and may help you.

You'll find plenty of thoughts (pro and con) on the Pedal Commander and the Helibars if you search on the site.

 

[djh3]

I have had the cramp buster on last 4 bikes, it helps. Also on the Spyder I just put risers on the bars and it seems to have helped. I went with the amazon knock of version of those.

 

[PMK]

Thank you for the reply, Yea I am always correcting my hand grip. Especially on non curvy roadways. A lot of times I am holding the throttle hand with the two fingers and thumb to roll the throttle. But after some time numbness settles in. I thought I might need to adjust the bars one way or another. The wife claims both her hands go numb. I have told her before about a light grip. I use to ride a Vulcan 900. about the same outcome on numbness though. So I don't know really.

Consider, a proper way to hold the grips, especially the throttle, is to grab the grip similar to a door knob or screwdriver and twist.

Many, many riders tend to hold the grip more straight, and bend their wrist, or raise/lower their elbow and arm.

Overall though, since it is very common to have a new Spyder that's purchased with incorrectly balanced front tires &/or often the front wheel alignment is not correct, those too can be contributing possibilities regarding rider discomfort.