Lighter Throttle Spring?

I'm wondering if there is a way to lighten the throttle spring on my 2006 to help with my hand going numb. I have heli risers and a better seat. I also have a throttle lock as well as have tried some of the cramp-buster type of products. Because of where I live, the throttle lock doesn't get used much - too many hills. But even on my short 20-minute commute to work, my hand still goes numb. I've worked at lot on my physical condition and strength over the past year (lost 30 lbs!) and concentrate on my body position. I have almost no weight on my wrists as I can easily do the chicken-flap of my arms. But yet my hand still goes numb rather quickly. I've worked on keeping a light grip of the throttle, but any lighter and I can't hold a speed/rpm as the throttle grip will slip in my hand.

After working on this over the past few years, I'm thinking I'm only left with two conclusions .... 1 is to install a real cruise control, and 2 would be to see if the throttle spring/pull can be lightened. I figured I'd try #2 first. ........OK, there's maybe a 3rd - carpal tunnel surgery LOL .... I think I'll still try #2 first.

Any ideas?

 

Try fish oil pills or krill oil pills first.

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There is a product called GRIP PUPPIES that might help. They just slip over your existing grips, don't cost much and are easily removable.

 

I feel your pain. That said, be careful what you ask for. I want my throttle off when I'm not keeping it on. That's just me though.

 

I have the same problem. I'm using Helis, heavy bar ends, foam grips & a Sargent Seat. I think the source is the small amount of play that's in the throttle tube on the bar. Personally I've found that gloves can play a role in this. I've found that fabric gloves help but crash protection is questionable. Currently I'm using a full gauntlet Cortech glove that uses a hook & loop fastener. The trick for me anyway is keep the faster loose enough not add any undue pressure on my wrist. But tight enough to stay on in crash. I had a set of Tourmaster shorty gloves that had a gel palm. They almost eliminated the pins & needle feeling completely. Unfortunately overtime they got stretched out & would barley stay on. I could shake my hand & they would almost fall off. I think those gloves are discontinued, haven't been able to find them.

 

I've seen these mentioned on the forum.

https://www.vibranator.com/

I haven't seen any after installation reports tho, nor do i have any experience myself, but could be an avenue to explore...

 

Only my throttle hand goes numb. I'd think that if it were a vibration issue in the bars, that both hands would go numb. Gloves do seem to affect it though. If I ride without my gloves, I can go a lot longer before my hand goes numb. I think I grip harder when I have my gloves on. My gloves are the Dianese Veloche.

 

I tend to grip harder with my earl / late season gloves which are thicker than my summer gloves.

I would get one of those paddles that attach to your throttle. I wouldn't touch those springs - they're a certain weight for a reason (so it returns).

 

I wear skivvies and Tshirts from Pennys, Use cheap mousse from Walmart on my hair and am a big Birkenstock fan. Now that thats oot of the way, your hand problem might be alleviated by not having a death grip on your throttle. An old flattrackers trick is to secure a chunk of even a pencil stub to the throttle grip so the neutral position is at the exact bottom of the grip. This allows for a pulling motion with all four fingers rather than a twisting motion. If this works oot, make something more permanent.

 

you shouldn't mess with the spring