Numb fingers?

[CookMySock]

If you really want to help your riding. Take the weight off of your hands all together.

This is the best suggestion, but some "wristy" bikes make this difficult.

[swbarnett]

You only need a finger and thumb to control your throttle,

I'm finding that I don't even need a finger. I regularly lane-split with all four fingers over the brake lever and control the throttle between thumb and palm.

[pete-blen]

I get that on the XT all the time with a glove...
take the glove off and I can ride for hours with no
probs... I have thought it is the thick glove not
letting my hand close enough...

[darkwolf]

This is the best suggestion, but some "wristy" bikes make this difficult.

I found the ZX6R way more "wristy" than my VTR to start with, but I started focusing on gripping with my legs and using my core to support my weight. It started that I'd feel the weight on my wrists in about 10 minutes of riding. Now I can ride for upto an hour without needing to readjust or remind myself.

I'm sure there are more aggressive positions than my ZX and with these bikes my ability to maintain my position without weighting my wrists would be significantly reduced, though I would expect the tank would start to become easier to rest on. I am now interested in trying this... I will start trying to get my leg over some more aggressive bikes.

[CookMySock]

I note my bars can be swung back somewhat. Gunna try this.

[RuoskaNZ]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...get-them-in-NZ

Saw this one a while back, it is supposed to stop the deadening of the hand. Havn't used one of these but idk, look around.

[nzspokes]

Welcome to the world of Carpel Tunnel issues.

[Katman]

When I went on a rider training course with Dan Ornsby he told me I should stop riding with my hand resting over the front brake lever as it's harder to control the throttle that way.

I don't believe it's harder to control the throttle at all.

In fact, I find that the minute downward pressure I can apply on the brake lever (not applying the brake) with the two fingers covering the brake gives absolutely precise throttle control.

Mostly suitable for round town riding though and I consider covering the brake when riding in traffic is certainly a good idea.

[ducatilover]

I don't believe it's harder to control the throttle at all.

In fact, I find that the minute downward pressure I can apply on the brake lever (not applying the brake) with the two fingers covering the brake gives absolutely precise throttle control.

Mostly suitable for round town riding though and I consider covering the brake when riding in traffic is certainly a good idea.

I have to agree with this. I've been doing it for years, it certainly helps you when some dick decides you're a great target

[SMOKEU]

I also do cover the front brake when riding in heavy traffic, but not on the open road unless I suspect imminent danger.

[nzspokes]

but not on the open road unless I suspect imminent danger.

On the open road your always in danger.

[SMOKEU]

On the open road your always in danger.

Especially with my riding.

[Fast Eddie]

If you really want to help your riding. Take the weight off of your hands all together. You only need a finger and thumb to control your throttle, your handlebars are for steering, not resting. Grip the bike with your legs, take your weight off your bars and profit.

yea.. thats the one.

i ride sports bikes, so its leaned forward position. grip with ur legs and support yourself. should be able to flop your elbows around and shoulders shouldn't be tight.

vibrations do it for sure, I used to get numb hands on the 600cc single cyl.. not on the fours or 2 stroke tho..

[Fast Eddie]

I'm finding that I don't even need a finger. I regularly lane-split with all four fingers over the brake lever and control the throttle between thumb and palm.

wait till u panic or freeze up, holding throttle open and jamming on the front brakes when you clamp your hand closed

[Flip]

Had the same problem.

Mine was a compressed Ulner nerve in my elbow. Its a simple op to get it released. But my funny bone has shifted to the inside of my elbow, which is kind of funny.

The question is is it the outside or inside of your hand that gets numb?