Numb throttle hand

[warp9]

i had a similar problem with both hands going numb. all i did was lower the bars a bit and this brought my elbows and shoulders in to a more comfortable position. might help, might not.

[ejjury]

I turn on my cruise control :lol:

Is it possible to put cruise control on a honda 919?

Just wondering because of slight carpal tunnel and grip changes only do so much.

[scan]

A few comments about this thread; First, I would say the comments about relaxing would probably relate to a lot of new people, since you tend to hold on tight, and grip harder, as the whole thing is not natural to you yet. So reminding yourself to not tense up, and loosen your grip is a great idea.

A wrong fitting bike would have some effect, so being to big for a bike, or bending in a funny way to ride would not be good, so I agree with some comments about adjustments to some bikes. Risers and what have you.

Next thought; throttle rockers. I think they are a good idea for long distance riding, and I've used them before, but on my bike they kept slipping and I had to keep re-adjusting them every hour or so. I got annoyed and left them off. I have some slip on handle bar cushions, which make my "dinky" diameter hand-grips a little meatier. I have had no need for the throttle rockers since, and it eliminates vibration I get through my grips.

Cruise control; the most common thing I've seen, which I would never install on a bike, are throttle lockers. They mount around the grip near its base and the have a thumb lock that you put in place - like when you are on the freeway and staying at a steady speed. Most have a quick release, but they still make me nervous - I think you should be able to change your speed without having to push a release button. I think someone told me there are more sophisticated ones, which when you push against them to decel, they release on their own, but I have no experience with the actual products.

Regarding electronic cruise, I'm not sure they sell that for bikes, accept on some high end touring and cruisers, which they come as a factory option, or upgrade. This I might think was safe, since I would guess it is tied to the brakes. I've never seen after-market cruise for bikes though.

[JCS]

Scan, there are some aftermarket electronic cruise controls out there. I think Audiovox may have one but I may be wrong on that one.

As to the throttle locker types I think your concerns can be valid.

But! If the unit is properly adjusted you can vary your speed manually even with the locker engaged. If it adjusted so that it is so tight that you cannot move the throttle it is not set up right and you have a problem.

I have this type on four different bikes. Never use them in town or very heavy traffic. The only thing that I use them for is to give my throttle hand a periodic break.

The biggest drawback to the locker type is that they will not compensate for going uphill or down. The varying load will affect your speed.

Again, properly adjusted they are quite safe.

[ejjury]

Thanks for the info!

[blues2cruise]

There is a throttle lock available that releases as soon as you pull the brake.

[shane-o]

gezzuz christ !!!! throttle lockers, crusie control, my wrist gets sore, my hand goes numb

ya all SOFT !!!


Ridings not for everyone maybe ya should stick to cars

[storysunfolding]

We're throwing alot of things out there but I think it would help to know his bike and riding style.

Is it a sportbike where he puts more weight forward? A bike with a buzzy engine that needs heavier bars/ bar snake/bar ends? Does he have those awful mustache bars where he had to turn his wrists to the side while riding.

The best place to start is knowing what he's riding