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#32927 Frankallen (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 204 Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   Here lately my right hand has been going numb while riding,to the point I can't hardly use my front brake. Yesterday, I went on a 40 mile trip and had to stop and pull over at a gas station about halfway,just to let my hand rest and get the feeling back into it? Do y'all think wearing gloves will solve this? Does other Riders here suffer with your hands going numb??? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Frank   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #32929 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 17615 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   You could try a padded palm glove but you may have to switch handlebars. The position of your arms may be resulting in a nerve to being pinched. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #32930 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   You could try adjusting the tilt up or down on your bars and see if that makes any difference.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #32931 SobaCracka (User) It's best to eat crow while fresh. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1948 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   Frankallen, Might sound crazy, but picking up on what Doc said, you may have a pinched nerve. I have one in my neck that, when it acts up, I get tingling and numbness in my right hand. Try this and see if it helps: Next time it happens, tilt your head to the left, then to the right, like your taking a crick out of your neck, then straighten your neck up as much as possible, tucking your chin in a bit. The idea is to get the weight of your head directly over the spine. We tend to lean our heads forward, which puts a lot of stress on the cervical (neck) spine. I know it may sound odd, but it works for me every time. Earl   Logged     Earl in Catonsville, MD   The administrator has disabled public write access. #32932 Crusierbob (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1267 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   Frankallen, It depends on why your hand is going numb. For many the numbness comes from gripping too hard and restricting blood flow. First just try relaxing your hand at least occasionally. I use the Kuryakan ISO grips with the Throttle Boss and no more issues. If the numbness is from vibration, first check you engine mounts to make sure they are tight. Everything on a big twin can shake loose and make a buzz. If you find all OK then padding in the gloves may help. All riders should always wear gloves when riding. The first thing to hit the ground is your hand and it will take the full brunt of impact. Gloves can save a lot of tender feeling in your hands if you should have the unthinkable happen. JHHO   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #32943 rkoch (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 53 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   You could also have carpal-tunnel syndrome, which is a pinched nerve from a tendon on the inside of your wrist. Try riding with your wrists lower (hands bent "up", so to speak) when you are riding. Also, try riding with your pointer and middle finger resting on the clutch/brake levers...this helps to. Also cuts down on your reaction time in cases of emergency. Just a thought. - Rod.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #32952 S7driver (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 42 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   I had the same problem. I do have carpal tunnel. Tried everything padded gloves different riding position etc. Finally borrowed a throttle rocker (cramp buster) solved all my problems. I bought two so I would have an extra. Two other buddies are riding with them now. One rides a BMW the othe a Harley so we know it was not the bike. Hope this might help   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #32972 mamaluke (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 59 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   i had the same problem with an old honda shadow, pull back handle bars. nothing like the road star. i agree with musky, adjust your tilt. if no help, you might have wrist(pinched nerve) problems.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #32978 JetBlast (User) .... Live For Today .... Don't wait For Tomorrow Senior Boarder Posts: 223 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   I have the same problem every day... I figured I'm in line for carpal tunnel surgery soon I switched to Kuryakyn ISO grips with the ISO Throttle Boss which help .. then added a throttle lock and used that when the numbing gets unbearable. and last but not least riding gloves with the padded palm without the finger tips....   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #32993 Big Bear (Moderator) Who loves you , Baby? Moderator Posts: 6997 Re:Numb Hand??? 4 Years, 10 Months ago   Chiropractor was the only answer for me, see him when I need him. It is typically my left hand that go's to sleep. After several visits to the good back/neck cracker, I'm back to my old self. BB   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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