Does your throttle hand get the tingles?

[gammer]

I used to think it was just me, or the way I was riding. But it turns out its a common issue: throttle hand numbness, or tingles.
Its more noticeable on long rides. And usually adjusting my grip helps. But sometimes I just have to let go and give my hand a few flicks.

Anyone else?

[SteveM]

Happens more as you get older too. It was worse on my Yamaha SRX-6 thumper than it is now with my NH650 but that's more a matter of the vibes from the motor and riding position than anything else.

[Custom82Hawk]

the apehangers on my NH cause it much worse than my suzuki thumper's drag bars.  i'll get it after just a few miles on the NH compared to an hour or more on the suzuki.

[Tryvelcro]

Yep, I get the tingles although it's far far more pronounced on the Bandit.  On the Hawk I have a throttle rocker, I can actually maintain a cruising speed while releasing my grip and flexing/splaying the fingers a bit.

[ROJ]

My hand sometimes gets the tingles/cramps up and other times it doesn't. I try to vary my hand position all the time, but every once in awhile I need to release it and stretch my fingers. Definately better on the NH than on my '78 SR500 thats for sure though. A bike with less vibrations makes it easier on the hands.

[Burgi]

Not since I added grip puppies. It is the first thing I've put on every bike since

[Tryvelcro]

Not since I added grip puppies. It is the first thing I've put on every bike since

Me too!  But I still have the throttle rocker, mostly for long stretches of slabbing (you know how I-5 is!).

[Custom82Hawk]

Not since I added grip puppies. It is the first thing I've put on every bike since

I had to google those lol.  Basically it adds a layer of foam to the grips?  That sounds cool, but I've got chrome grips on mine, that seems like it would take away from the look.  Fashion over function.

[Tryvelcro]

I had to google those lol.  Basically it adds a layer of foam to the grips?  That sounds cool, but I've got chrome grips on mine, that seems like it would take away from the look.  Fashion over function.

The chrome ends would still show  

[Custom82Hawk]

I had to google those lol.  Basically it adds a layer of foam to the grips?  That sounds cool, but I've got chrome grips on mine, that seems like it would take away from the look.  Fashion over function.

The chrome ends would still show 

lol well, there is that :D

[Deadly]

To keep from getting the tingles I use gel gloves and a throttle rocker. I lay my hand on top and accelerate with my palm and never tight grip the throttle.

This works for me anyway while on long rides.

[SteveM]

There is another gadget called the Cramp Buster and they have a nice web site and video of the product in use.

[Tryvelcro]

Steve, that's the throttle rocker - same thing, different name.  And since it just velcros on, it's adjustable, removable, etc.

[gammer]

I've used the palm of my hand trick before. Also adjusting my grip...meaning, not squeezing as tight. Or only squeezing with my index finger and thumb, then switching to only squeezing with my ring finger, pinky and thumb.
Eventually though I have to let go and shake my hand for a sec.

[Burgi]

I have a cramp buster but I can't figure out how to use the thing... It doesn't velcro on, it is a pressure fit. Seems like it is in the way and it feels like my sleeve is going to hook on it or something. I dunno, I just can't get the hang of it.
The Grip Puppies aren't the prettiest things but I'm way more about function. If I were worried about my bike looking good the first thing to go would be my big ugly windshield

[Custom82Hawk]

true, my STBR bike (my newly created acronym for soon-to-be-repo'd..think it'll catch? lol) is more about function than fashion.  but my nh has very little prettiness to look at, i wouldn't want to take away from it by covering the pretty chrome grips :)

[ExTex]

I use a throttle lock, the cheap Vista Cruise: I bought mine at New Enough.com, but this place has a good price:
http://www.mymcgear.com/browse.cfm/4,11216.hml?AFF=690MCG

It works well on my Sabre, but the throttle on my Nighthawk is just a bit too worn, so I have ordered a new throttle
from Motion Pro.

I do like using the Vista unit and it lets me ride using my left hand instead of the right one all of the time.

Ride    Safe

[Custom82Hawk]

maybe this is when you carry somebody on the back of the bike to massage your hands for ya while cruising down the highway?

[SteveM]

Steve, that's the throttle rocker - same thing, different name.  And since it just velcros on, it's adjustable, removable, etc.

Apparently not the same and the word is that the Throttle Rocker was a knock-off of the Cramp Buster. Both look OK.

[coffee_brake]

I have had bikes give me the numb throttle hand and then, once I fixed worn steering head bearings and/or adjusted the torque on the steering head properly, the tinglies went away!

Other big contributors to "tinglies:" 

carbs out of synch

motor mounts not properly torqued, or motor mounts that don't fit right to the motor (use of fender washers required).

I've had to fix all these before to stop the tinglies. I have a Concours C-10, one of the buzziest touring bikes ever. After fixing ALL these simple things, I really can't call it buzzy anymore!

[Bumblebee]

How tight are you holding the throttle? Lots of people tend to hold all sorts of vehicle controls excessively tight without realizing it.

Is your wrist straight at the running cruise power setting? A wrist up or down will cause all sorts of grief.

Body position changes the force your hand supports. On an upright bike like the CB series, your hand should almost be laying on the grip, not holding your bodyweight against it.

Too small of a grip can cause problems particularly on smaller bars. (Try holding tight to 5 pencils in one hand and 15 pencils tight in the other hand and see what happens) I have foam grips that are larger than the stock grips. The foam increases diameter as well as dampens out vibration.

[Brittles]

I use a throttle lock, the cheap Vista Cruise:

+1 on the Vista Cruise.........I like the fact that you can completly remove your hand for some temporary relief. 

[Old_Rider_54]

Any ride over 20 minutes gives me right-hand tingles - never used to get them, so I figured that it was just part of being and old fart.   I bought a set of grip puppies but I can't seem to get them forced over the existing stock grips.   Guess I'll have to get a bit more aggressive with my installation technique!

[Tryvelcro]

Old - I put mine on while I was washing my car, since it was convenient.  I lathered up the grips, dunked the grip puppies in my soapy water & slid 'em on.  Was actually pretty easy once everything was nice & slick.  

[Burgi]

Any ride over 20 minutes gives me right-hand tingles - never used to get them, so I figured that it was just part of being and old fart.   I bought a set of grip puppies but I can't seem to get them forced over the existing stock grips.   Guess I'll have to get a bit more aggressive with my installation technique!

Did you put some dish soap inside and wet them? Mine slid right on that way and haven't moved since