Hand going numb

[Harry76]

If Her 900 was vibrating badly ….. those weights are a Band-aid to the problem ….. I believe Her wheels are very un-balanced …. and the added weights are Now masking the Bad vibes ….However the vibes are still there and if not addressed will cause other issues / problems down the road. ….. good luck …. Mike hyea:

Her vibration was from the motor buzzing just like they all do, we have ridden 3 of them and they each had buzzing in the handlebars as many bikes do.
Many bikes come with weighted ends for this purpose.

 

[leenanj]

Lets face it, we need cruise control so we can rest our hands.

Is there anything out there for the Ryker yet?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Her vibration was from the motor buzzing just like they all do, we have ridden 3 of them and they each had buzzing in the handlebars as many bikes do.
Many bikes come with weighted ends for this purpose.

I've owned so many bikes I can't remember them all ….. NONE of them Blurred the mirrors, or made my hands Numb. … I gave advice based on what you posted...……..Glad the weights made Her happy ….. keep an eye out for any unusual tire wear ….. Mike hyea:

 

[MDLNB]

I personally REALLY don't like that style of grips.
They feel funny.
They aren't any softer than stock; feels harder in fact.

For anyone considering them, I suggest that you actually try them out off the bike just for feel before shelling out the $$$.

I have them on my Harley and these are very soft. The black rubber is hollow and cushions the hand, isolating your hand from the vibrations. Of course, these are Chinese knockoffs.

 

[oregoncoast]

Tight grip will cause this. Relax, and see if it helps.

I agree, and having large hands and gloves to tight does not help. I only have one pair of gauntlet gloves that are large enough and unlined. They do make a difference. I also think it can improve with just getting used to riding and take frequent small breaks helps. I can ride 10 hours a day now, at first 1/2 was hard. Also cold makes it worse for me. Keep trying and you will likely find what works for you.

 

[gskinner]

Lets face it, we need cruise control so we can rest our hands.

Is there anything out there for the Ryker yet?

I agree. It would be great when you just want to get somewhere and hold a steady speed. Can't wait until someone comes up with it.

 

[Insane]

I just ask her to switch hands

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I agree. It would be great when you just want to get somewhere and hold a steady speed. Can't wait until someone comes up with it.

The yellow o-ring holds dead nuts steady, unless going up or down steep hill.

 

[leenanj]

The yellow o-ring holds dead nuts steady, unless going up or down steep hill

I am a bit nervous using something that don't allow the throttle to return by itself and is always on.

 

[Easy Rider]

I am a bit nervous using something that don't allow the throttle to return by itself and is always on.

Well then YOU probably shouldn't do it, and others who feel the same too.

I rode on 2 wheels for close to 40 years using something similar with no problems.
But that is not to say that it can't cause trouble.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I am a bit nervous using something that don't allow the throttle to return by itself and is always on.

Nothing at all to be nervous about when you are in FULL CONTROL.

It takes as little effort to return throttle to idle as it does giving throttle with stock setup. If you can do one, you can just as easily you can do the other.

I mean, under what circumstance would you remove your hand to let throttle spring return? That would be unnatural. Everybody always leaves their hand on the throttle to decelerate/coast.

 

[leenanj]

Nothing at all to be nervous about when you are in FULL CONTROL.

It takes as little effort to return throttle to idle as it does giving throttle with stock setup. If you can do one, you can just as easily you can do the other.

I mean, under what circumstance would you remove your hand to let throttle spring return? That would be unnatural. Everybody always leaves their hand on the throttle to decelerate/coast.

I'm probably being over cautious about it.

I do like the simplicity of the ring.

I ride snowmobiles, jet skis and dirt bikes and I hate to think what would
happen when I get thrown off or fall if the throttle did not return to idle.
And it does and will happen.

I realize the above are off road machines but what happens heaven forbid if you get in an accident
and somehow the Ryker keeps on going. LOL

 

[Easy Rider]

I mean, under what circumstance would you remove your hand to let throttle spring return? That would be unnatural. Everybody always leaves their hand on the throttle to decelerate/coast.

Under any circumstance where your hand is forcefully removed from the hand grip.
Which could make a bad situation MUCH worse.

AND.....there is a short learning curve where you need to train yourself to purposely close the throttle......but in my experience that is MUCH shorter than most people think.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I'm probably being over cautious about it.

I do like the simplicity of the ring.

I ride snowmobiles, jet skis and dirt bikes and I hate to think what would
happen when I get thrown off or fall if the throttle did not return to idle.
And it does and will happen.

I realize the above are off road machines but what happens heaven forbid if you get in an accident
and somehow the Ryker keeps on going. LOL

It is WAY easier to be thrown off a jet ski or a snow machine than a Ryker. Besides, look at it this way: if you actually take a tumble at highway speeds on your Ryker, the LEAST of your worries is what happens to the trike afterwards! :shocked:

 

[Harry76]

I've owned so many bikes I can't remember them all ….. NONE of them Blurred the mirrors, or made my hands Numb. … I gave advice based on what you posted...……..Glad the weights made Her happy ….. keep an eye out for any unusual tire wear ….. Mike hyea:

Apparently you haven't owned a Ryker, the mirrors are cheap plastic and there is no weight in bars, thats why the vibration causes the hands to go numb, thus this thread.

 

[campermac]

not to bust on any site vendors but I get my foam grips from E-bay at less than $8.00 per set

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...otor.TRS0&_nkw=foam+motorcycle+grips&_sacat=0

 

[Miles42]

i'm old this is a on going problem.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

i'm old this is a on going problem.

That is why the o-ring is ideal; it lets you alternate hands off the bars to relax or shake them down and still maintain throttle.