comfort

[AllanB]

What are you describing?

It should not be vibration on your 848 - I've the Streetfighter version of the same engine and don't find vibration a issue.

Assuming it's wrist/palm pressure from the clip-on 'race' position you may be able to slide them up a bit higher or rotate the bars forward a few degrees (make small movements at a time - say the end moves 10mm forward) to make them more comfortable.

They may be a odd angle too - Ducati appear to like them own special bends for bars (my SF is a odd bend for cruising but it really works in the corners) the Monster range springs to mind.

There are numerous 'riser' clip-on bars available on the net - I'd very much stick to reputable brands and pay the dollar as Ebay is also full of cheap knock-offs of questionable construction ....
Typically they raise the bars 25-50mm, which of course sits you up slightly and takes pressure off your wrists/hands.
F1 Engineering in Hamilton make them for various models as well.

Note there will be a limit to raise the bars using stock cables and hoses so check that out too.

Also search the Ducati forums - plenty of chatter on their for your model - you just have to weed through the egos and BS ....


Alternatively rider faster - the bike is set up to be comfortable at 160 plus ........ you are own your own if you do this though

[slofox]

In my own case I think most hand/wrist discomfort comes from putting too much weight forward onto the handle bars. I am 70 now and ride a GSX-R600 (bog standard 2008)and find it very comfortable. I can go two to three hours without a stop with only minor discomfort (then it's usually for a piss...)

Support your body with core abdominal muscles, don't lean on the bars, grip with your knees, etc etc all that jazz. I try to put as little weight into the bike as possible. After all, any time I get into strife - (loose metal eg) the bike usualy fixes itself up before I can even react. Let the bike alone. It will look after you. (I hope)

[Laava]

Don't waste your money on grip puppies when for $20 you can buy some raquet grip tape from Rebel Sport! Don't put it on too tight tho! Works for me, less grip pressure needed plus more comfort!

[tigertim20]

Don't waste your money on grip puppies when for $20 you can buy some raquet grip tape from Rebel Sport! Don't put it on too tight tho! Works for me, less grip pressure needed plus more comfort!

I dont have this issue, but I like the creative solution you have!

[tanken2]

o.k
so far I have shifted angle of brake and clutch levers (lower) so they are more parallel to a straight line through my arm to the lever . feels better just sitting on bike.
next step most people say is to relax hands more and use body to support weight.
am going to try throttle rocker which allows you to operate throttle with palm of hand (only $6.00) lot of people like them.

next would be increasing diameter of grip with something softer . raquet grip sounds good and can be put back to standard easily.

when you start looking this issue is really widespread .

[AllanB]

when you start looking this issue is really widespread .

I've changed bars on a number of bikes to get what I want and people change bikes if necessary. One size does not fit all.

[tanken2]

Don't waste your money on grip puppies when for $20 you can buy some raquet grip tape from Rebel Sport! Don't put it on too tight tho! Works for me, less grip pressure needed plus more comfort!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k_UWsu01N4

[AllanB]

Ducati grips are sport firm.

I've not replaced mine (I usually do on a new bike) but I like to use Driven brand Kraton Gel Grips.