Sore hands during ride

[bcarlson]

Thanks for the suggestions. I need some gloves I guess.

[Dragonhawk]

First off I am the proud new owner of a Ducati Supersport 1000.

Just passed the state riding exam this morning so I can ride now.

My problem is sore hands after only a few minutes on the bike. I can't seem to find a comfortable position. I don't have gloves yet, but not sure they would help.

Your first motorcycle is a Ducati Supersport 1000, an $11,000 bike with 95HP and a 992cc engine? ... And your biggest concern is ... gloves?

[swatter555]

Well, unfortunately you choose a bike before knowing what you needed in a bike. Nice bike, tho.

The clip ons(handlebars) are nice and low, putting alot of your weight forward. As you learn how to ride, you will learn how to use your legs to brace against the gas tank and to relax your arms. Unfortunately, that seating position can only be so comfortable. At some point you can raise the height of your clip ons with some aftermarket purchases.

Take it easy bro, thats one heck of a bike to learn on. Im not so worried about the power as much as I am you dropping it. Get some frame sliders NOW.

[MotoF150]

get some Michael Jackson Gloves the ones without the finger holes

[DivideOverflow]

Ducati supersports are generally referred to as torture racks... there is probably little you can do to alleviate that problem. Those bikes are meant to be ridden for short distances in a spirited fashion (since they are supersports). Comfort was not even thought of during the design of that bike.

[scubasteve]

First off, cool bike, want one real bad but since I haven't ridden since around 1996; I settled for the Multistrada 620. I figured it would be better to get back into it with something a little less powerful even though i had about 10 years of combined dirt/street riding prior to my "break". I'll definitely be upgrading to an 800 or 1000 SS after a couple of years. Concerning the soreness, if you'll use your legs to grip the tank, you can relax your arms thus reducing your pain. You'll also find that you can flick the bike around more and experience some of that awsome cornering ability that your bike has. I'm not trying to encourage crazy or unsafe riding, but a sportbike like that feels more stable and contollable if you can ride it a little harder, and to do that you have to be relaxed.

[icariz83]

I understand the clip-ons for handlebars but someone explain to me the benefit/function of clip-ons for fairing?????

[SuperRookie]

I understand the clip-ons for handlebars but someone explain to me the benefit/function of clip-ons for fairing?????

Um...um....what???

[Sev]

Uhhhh, clip ons are like handlebars, but instead of being mounted to the triple tree via risers, they are two separate peices of metal that are attached where the forks connect. Either above or below.

It just makes you lean further forwards, and if the bike tips you don't need to replace the whole handlebars, just the one clip on.

[Kal]

I understand the clip-ons for handlebars but someone explain to me the benefit/function of clip-ons for fairing?????

Are you thinking of frame sliders? Protrude out from the fairing to save the fariing and engine casings during low speed drops?