When I drive my motorcycle for a while my right wrist starts to hurt and feel numb. What can I do to avoid it?

Question

I have aSuzuki GSX-R600 and a regular "cruise control" doesn't work.
Help please.

Answer 1

For $25 or so, you can by a friction throttle lock that holds the throttle in place. They call it cruise control of words to that effect. It is a life saver for me. I have one installed on a Goldwing. I rode that bike 580+ miles in one day and had absolutely no problems at all.

Be advised there are several different ones and some have metal parts and are considerably more expensive that the ones that are all made of a nylon like material. I prefer the nylon ones myself. They are less complicated, easier to install and far less bulky.

If you have trouble finding one, email me at my profile and I will find one on the web. I think J.C. Whitney has one. Try their site.

Answer 2

As mentioned there is a device called a "wrist assist" or "Throttle Rocker" this is a paddle shaped piece of plastic that goes over your twist grip. It costs maybe $10 and is available at most motorcycle shops. It does not lock your throttle. It just lets you rest the palm of your hand on the device and lets you push down to maintain speed without having to grasp the twist grip all the time. It really does work and around town I just rotate it out of the way to use the throttle.

Answer 3

You can try changing grips to a foam grip that will absorb more vibration. You may also need to change the bars to one that provides a better angle for your arms. You can also get a bar insert that dampens the vibration. Also, check your throttle cable. You may be having to exert too much pressure to hold it open if the cable is dry or the spring is too stiff. A cruise control device may be helpful.

You may have to use a wrist splint for carpel tunnel until you get the right combination to eliminate the stress on your wrist.

Answer 4

I solved this problem by installing foam grips and well as larger diameter grips. This way your hand isnt so close to a fist all the time. It allows your hand to be at a more natural position. Also relaxing helps tremendously not only grip but driving in general. Just be loose and cruise.

Answer 5

Install a cruise control or "wrist assist".
The wrist assist is a flap of plastic that mounts to the hand grip. You wrest the palm of your hand against it so you're not grabbing the throttle.
The cruise control just holds the hand grip in place. Flip a lever with your thumb to release it.
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Answer 6

The sore wrists are prompted by way of the low role of the handlebars with regards to the seat. There are a quantity of viable fixes: bring extra of your weight at the footpegs regulate bars to get them better: repeatedly it's less complicated to switch bars tank bag as steered by way of different answerer if you're brief-ish you probably equipped to discover a reduce seat which alterations the attitude in case your footpegs are adjustable test with place whilst now not driving do a little gentle weight coaching or sporting events to reinforce forearms

Answer 7

Adjust or change handle bars. Change grips.

Are you relaxed when riding? Or do you ride with a 'death grip and tensed up arms and posture?
If so **** Relax Dude****
The throttle lock is a good idea too, as it will allow you to periodically 'shake it out'.

Answer 8

Cruise control,don`t grip so hard,don1t ride as often.

Answer 9

relax your grip stretch your wrist before you ride

Answer 10

look up carpel tunnel syndrome

if you wrapped ur wrist fairly tight before you started that might help as you wouldn't be able to bend it so much.