Hand going numb

[dklehman]

So i took a 150 mile ride today on my Ryker and after a short distance my hand was going numb not painfull but a real nuisance. I was thinking about trying some thicker foam grips or a throttle rocker https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ0XUYG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AN638R3PFM9Y5&psc=1 has anyone had this issue or used either of these products?

 

[Easy Rider]

Yes. Both help some people.
Loosening your grip helps too.
As does changing your wrist angle sometimes.

 

[trikermutha]

Not sure about the Ryker but have used the larger Foam grip cover that helps the numb feeling.

I know vendors on the site and else where sells a version foam grip.

 

[MonPaul]

I know it can really take the fun out of a ride. This is what I have, it really helped
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CP9ADD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think some of the vendors here also carry them.

 

[Beaudog]

I had the same problem the foam grip covers fixed it.

 

[Lin]

Yup, Got them on mine.

Lamonster Garage has Amazon beat on price, too.
http://www.lamonstergarage.com/foam-grip-covers-can-am-spyder-f3-rt-st-rs-gs-ryker-lamonster/

 

[MDLNB]

Does anyone know if these are 7/8" or 1" handlebars? On my Harley I installed some ergonomic handgrips that were great when I took a straight ten hour trip, stopping only to refuel. Surely, after market grips can be used. I used these grips (Chinese knock offs).

 

[Hentch]

I know it can really take the fun out of a ride. This is what I have, it really helped
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CP9ADD8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Interesting. How much longer can you go before your hand needs a break?

 

[njfishfan]

Just put a pair of Grip Buddies Lites on mine today....hope to get a long ride in this week and see if they help.

 

[MonPaul]

Interesting. How much longer can you go before your hand needs a break?

I noticed the difference right away, but that's because I got away from the "death grip" after putting on the new foam grips. I have carpal tunnel from my working days and feel anything from a tingling to numbness in my fingers. I think it also helps because the diameter you are gripping is now larger than the stock grips. If you are thinking about it they are cheap enough and since they just slide on you can always take them off.

 

[Insane]

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

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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

:agree: x's 10 ….. When I'm just cruising, I don't even grip the grips at all …. just keep both Palms with open fingers on the grips ….. in the Twisties I grip firmly …. but that at most is 10 - 15 minutes at a time ….. Mike hyea:

 

[Harry76]

My GFs 900 was vibrating badly, she had trouble seeing in the mirrors and her hands going numb.
I ordered a 12" X 13/16" piece of brass from McMaster Carr, cut it in half, drilled and tapped a threaded 1/4 - 20 hole in one end (to aid in placement and removal) milled a 1/4 inch groove halfway down the side to clear the pins for the grips and inserted it with some silicone adhesive to hold it in place.
Each side has 6" of brass inside.
It fixed the vibration problems and she can see clearly out of the mirrors.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

My GFs 900 was vibrating badly, she had trouble seeing in the mirrors and her hands going numb.
I ordered a 12" X 13/16" piece of brass from McMaster Carr, cut it in half, drilled and tapped a threaded 1/4 - 20 hole in one end (to aid in placement and removal) milled a 1/4 inch groove halfway down the side to clear the pins for the grips and inserted it with some silicone adhesive to hold it in place.
Each side has 6" of brass inside.
It fixed the vibration problems and she can see clearly out of the mirrors.

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:

 

[dklehman]

Thanks everyone for all your answers i ordered a pair of foam grips from lamonster garage, hopefully this helps.

 

[RICZ]

Foam grips, loose grip, wrists in line with forearm.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

The Caterpillar yellow o-ring works much better than rocker thingamabob and is cheaper to boot!

 

[Nico75]

Hi dklehman I have throttle rocker and have set it around 60 / 70 mph so then on motorway or fast A road I can rest my palm on it and relax my fingers it's a big help . Bit hard to stretch over grip but a heat gun helps to open it more to fit over grip regards Nico 75

 

[Raprider]

I have arthritis in both thumbs from years of computer work.
I use both the foam grips from ****led and this from Crampbuster...
https://www.amazon.com/Crampbuster-...automotive&sprefix=cram,automotive,143&sr=1-3

Actually, I lost the Crampbuster about a month ago and have been missing is "sorely"...ordering replacement today!

 

[Easy Rider]

Does anyone know if these are 7/8" or 1" handlebars?

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 $$$.