Wrist Fatigue

I'm not sure about other riders but i start to have wrist fatigue when riding my bike after an hour. does this happen to any of you? I think it's from the vibrations. i'm not really sure. any suggestions? thanks!:treehugger:

 

It happens to most of us. Some folks have just gotten used to it. Others focus on relaxing the grip on the bars-support yourself with your back and thighs.
Others have gone with different "cruise controls" which range from the 20 dollar throttle lock from N.E.P. to the 150 dollar Throttle Meister. There is also a 10 dollar product that is called a Cramp Buster that is a plastic wrist rester that goes around the throttle.
Another idea is the bar riser that adds height to your bars. The cheaper Gen Mars or more expensive Heli Bars.
Hope this helps, good luck.

 

Yes no, did have wrist pain on my SV650S anything over 220miles but the standard VFR in 2003 cured it....

Maybe different people have different ways around placing undue weight on the wrists, as per Drewl tend to relax arms and use thighs and body core muscles as the basic starting point think the following also helps me:

a) Find back roads to distant destinations, moving around the bike while cornering is both fun and helps ward off fatigue.

b) kept standard screen for positive body air pressue at 60mph +.

c) Daienese back protector with kidney belt helps with the stomache muscles.

d) For long Hwy stints use left arm on knee to brace shoulder and move around the seat from time to time to change body angle in otherwords not sitting like a lump for hours on end.

Others will have different suggestions but hope some of above helps.

 

You can also try strengthening your wrist.

These things work pretty damn well, I have one I just haven't used mine in forever though.

ThinkGeek :: Dynaflex Powerball Gyroscope

The cheaper versions don't have LEDs/Tachometer, but they work just as well for the purpose of conditioning your wrist. Most sporting goods have them (I know Sports Authority does)

 

Hey gen, i too have this problem, it used to be after a hour and now it to 20 mins, i have tried many things and to tell you, i don't know what really works, it did seam to be much better when i went to the chiropractor ?

 

lighten up! use the big muscles of your legs to hold your weight.

A loose grip, with lots of position changes.

practice lightening up constantly

 

try making a wrist roller:
a piece of 1" wood dowel with a hole drilled through the center perpindicular
tie a 3foot length of rope through the hole and attach a 5lb weight to the end and roll it up and down in a controlled manner.
also, those hand squeezers with the springs work well too
sure fire way to cure wrist pain / arm pump

 

I commute an hour each way to work and have noticed that I mind it most after about 15-20 min but it gets better then. At close to an hour, my hand will start to go to sleep sometimes.
I got the gadgets that Drewl suggests above and they all have helped. The cramp buster helps you hold a loose grip on the throttle and the NEP throttle lock allows me to shake my right hand out once in a while. Love 'em both!
The other guys suggestions are good too. I think the more I ride, the less it bothers me. I'll think you'll adjust in time too.

Just know that the GSXR riders are tolerating much worse.

 

I've found that if you take a piece of 2x2 spruce approx. 24" in length and lube it very well then shove it up your colen to approx your shoulder blades you'll not experience any numbness in your hands what so ever!!! Of course I'm just throwing out the bovine feces here!! I've used the cramp buster now for over two years. It takes some getting used to but I can't ride without one now! It's well worth the investment, I think it was less than $15 dollars. Check out your local motorcycle shop or just type in cramp buster on your local search.

 

thanks for all your response. much appreciated.

 

i just saw the cramp buster and i'm gonna buy one tomorrow. thanks again

 

Take this from someone who has been riding for 49yrs. It's important that you don't supinate your wrist for long periods of time. Keep the grip loose as if you're gripping eggs. Grip with your knees. When riding long stretches of interstate move up to the tank hold the grips with the fingers only and leave the thumbs loose. Keep your chin up, shoulders back, chest out, and pull on the grips with the fingers. This position forces you to keep your wrists straight. If you practice this you won't have aching wrists or numb hands. I still do 1k mi. days. The only problem I have now is a sore butt. Once you be come accustom to this position you will be able to move around on the seat and still keep the wrist position. When you're in in the twisties use the inside of your thumbs to push the grips. Bad habits are hard to break. Practise.

 

txlongrider , I have used these things for a long time and they do help, but i have a problem with a pinched disk in my back

 

After our 3,000 mile trip Reg71 will have some suggestions for you Im sure. I say get a throttle locker or nice cruise control...

 

+1 on the crampbusters and letting your legs take most of the weight.

 

I forgot about gel grips. Every little bit helps.

 

My wrist doesn't bother me until I spend a couple of hours on the bike but I just read an article in Motor Cyclist about something called Cramp Buster. It allows you to control the throttle with your palm instead of having to constantly grip the throttle. They gave it 5 stars(their highest rating) it's only $11.95 at CrampBuster Motorcycle Cruise-control — RyKel Cruise Controls, Mechanical Cruise Control Types I plan on trying one out.

 

For the price and simplicity of operation you can't beat the cramp buster!! It does take some getting use to though, you may "goose" the throttle unintentionally a time or two but once you get used to it you won't leave home without it.

 

I bought a cramp buster and used it for the first time recently on a ride to California. It did help. One word of caution. If you have a real loose grip/wrist and hit some bumps you can bump the throttle and give yourself a wake up call.