Gel grips?

[breakaway]

Hello,

I just went on my first long ride, and my hands are killing me even two days later. I've spoken to my physiotherapist and apparently it's a good idea for me to get some gel grips to further dampen those vibrations.

Where do I get some gel grips for my '89 CBR400RR?

And, people who do have them, does it make a difference?

[Reckless]

ooohhh yes its like havin a breast in each hand!!

[Pumba]

Vibration on a CBR 400? Guess you wont be running out to buy a Vtwin anytime soon then

As for the grips most of the bike shops will probaly be able to get them in for you, as I doubt they will have them in stock, the other laice to try is Ebay and bring them in yourself

[breakaway]

Cheers guys. The reason I need these is because my tendons and shit are already fucked from years of abuse

[Hitcher]

It's unusual for a physio to recommend something they don't sell or administer.

[slinky]

I got some from cycletreads for my fireblade. On barry's point road, they havem in stock.
Have no idea whether they do any wonders for vibrations .. etc.
i just got them cus when i bought my bike the grips on there were fucked, and the CBR gel grips look cool.

[Goblin]

Hello,
I just went on my first long ride, and my hands are killing me even two days later.

Next time you go for a long ride, try loosening your grip on the bars. There's really no need to grip the bars tight enough to make your hands sore for days.

[janno]

Have you got RSI or other damage?

If so, ya poor, poor bugger.

My friend had to give up her great job as editor of a newspaper because of it, and when it was flaring up any activity was just about intolerable.

If it is RSI, do some investigations on diet and anti inflammatory foods. Actually makes a huge difference, believe it or not.

[kiwifruit]

Next time you go for a long ride, try loosening your grip on the bars. There's really no need to grip the bars tight enough to make your hands sore for days.

i agree
no need for the death grip

[breakaway]

Have you got RSI or other damage?

Yep, that's it. My ring finger on the right hand has some issues at the moment. Usually, it goes away soon, but this time, it's been tingling since Tuesday evening. If I touch it, feels like pins and needles. Very uncomfortable.

I'm also just recovering from golfer's elbow on my left arm.

I am going to the physiotherapist though, it should come right.

She actually told me to give up riding, but I'm saving that as a last resort.

[janno]

Seriously mate, look in to your diet. This is not mumbo jumbo, hippy bullshit. Just one avenue to reduce the inflammation of the nerves.

Don't forget, heaps of medical professionals see no correlation between food and your body.

Google "anti inflammatory foods", if you really want to do something about it.

Your body will thank you for it.

[JeremyW]

I have the Progrip 'Superbike' gel grips on all my bikes and they are fantastic. All the guys at work have them too. Not bad for $15... You can get them at Motomail.

[breakaway]

Seriously mate, look in to your diet. This is not mumbo jumbo, hippy bullshit. Just one avenue to reduce the inflammation of the nerves.

Don't forget, heaps of medical professionals see no correlation between food and your body.

Google "anti inflammatory foods", if you really want to do something about it.

Your body will thank you for it.

Will do, thanks much for the advice. I had no idea that food actually made a difference.

Then again it could be a placebo effect and we'd never know. But I'll try anything.

[R6_kid:Me]

This is such a useful tip, don't know why I didn't think of it, after having spent months on K'rd in womens clothing with sore wrists. Thank you so much Sallo, you're a life saver.

she was speaking from experience mate... she knows K'Rd like the back of her hand...

sorry, bad pun


Breakaway - i think it might just be you n00bness mate. My wrists hurt a bit after my first 'long' ride, but like you said it went away after a few hours. Problem should go away after a while (i.e more riding is needed) but try relaxing your hands. Otherwise head in to cycletreads and get some new grips fitted.

[KoroJ]

Don't waste your money on gel grips. Save up for a lovely cruiser where you can sit up in comfort. Your hands will love you for it...but not in an abusive way.