How to prevent numb hands & tingling on your motorcycle

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Do you get numb hands or tingling in your hands while riding a motorcycle? In this video, we will talk about 3 different ways you can fix the problem of numb hands: your riding posture, your riding gear, and adjustments to your motorcycle.
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@MCrider 3 жыл бұрын

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@wingandhog 3 жыл бұрын

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@MCrider 3 жыл бұрын

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@wingandhog 3 жыл бұрын

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@WiscTJK 3 жыл бұрын

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@semajksuh694 3 жыл бұрын

and i formally apologize to my kick AS rear 80%trail20%street tread tire on my KLR

@keithhenson9788 3 жыл бұрын

I've noticed when I'm dehydrated my hands go numb, so make sure you are hydrated before long rides, and stretch at fuel stops.

@ClinttheGreat 3 жыл бұрын

I have carpal tunnel and this is what works for me: Grip Puppies - foam sleeves that go over your regular grips; Bar End Weights; Cramp Buster - I can keep my hand flat, fingers extended with a light touch; Throttle Lock - I can take my hand off the bar, rest it and shake it to relax it. This take care of about 95% of my hand numbness.

@s4060 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@MagalaxeurDETER 3 жыл бұрын

And it is also worth to mention to take regular breaks and stretch!

@chrisheggie952 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice for most riders but for those who experience Reynaud's phenomenon they will also need to ensure their body's core temperature remains normal in cold weather. Reynaud's sufferers experience a sympathetic nervous system over-reaction which abnormally restricts the arterioles to the hands and feet. In addition to keeping the whole upper extremity and neck relaxed they will benefit from either a heated jacket or seat. Numbness and paraesthesia can be caused by both cold and vibration (worse if it's both) so it helps to address the root causes, poor posture, tension and low body core temperature. I have experienced this for over forty years and not just when riding, but I have learnt to manage it effectively by understanding the mechanism before applying the guidance. Keep up the good work.

@mikesykes173 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 "The nut that connects the handlebar to the seat". I guarantee that's 99% of my issues...

@graycloud057 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, hang in there Mike. At least you can admit it’s you. Be safe👍🏼

@bootz0409 3 жыл бұрын

Classic line! Lol 😂

@mr.frisbysministry9268 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@wildcard1928 Жыл бұрын

Same here 😂

@ChaserTiponi 3 жыл бұрын

I love this video. I'm 3 years in and been bitching about this very topic! Hands going numb during riding. My son recently purchased some well fitting motorcycle gloves for me. 1st he ordered and I said they are to small so he sent them back and got me right size. Before that I was to cheap so wearing gloves from Parts Stores. When I got the gloves that fit me and are designed for riding the numb hand bullshit stopped then and there. I love my son for showing me this. I thought it was just part of riding at 51 to have numb hands. Now I can ride 8 hours and never have numbness in my hands! I will cherish those gloves but if anything happens. they wear out or are lost I learned my lesson. I will buy proper fitting designed for riding gloves! Thank you Jeffrey for those gloves! Love ya son!

@natashahancock9896 3 жыл бұрын

18" ape hangers fixed my issue with numb hands and back pain. Blasphemy, I know. But I'm still riding solo at 70 when it seemed unlikely at 50. Also added oversized grips. 2" rubber isolated risers. 1996 Harley Davidson.

@lightsout176 3 жыл бұрын

Oh and thanks for advice, ✌🏻

@geraldanderson652 2 жыл бұрын

Larger diameter grips did the trick for me !

@robconnect2 3 жыл бұрын

I was having this issue. I finally figure out that because I had a back pack on with jacket on. I was cutting blood circulation to my arms. Caused by back pack straps when I lean forward.

@denmikseb 3 ай бұрын

A great video covering some physiological aspects of riding. I am 74 and suffer from lower back and hip pain, especially if I walk a few dozen yards. I have a handicap placard because of this and often use a cane. Today I had a scheduled appointment with my doctor. A couple decades ago when I first started riding he discouraged me and told of one of his patients who had many broken bones from a crash. Today I mentioned that after a long ride I would be painless and able to walk normally for a few days. He said there have been studies of horse riders reporting the same and now there is a treatment called Hippotherapy. Apparently sitting upright and getting small jolts and movements to the spine strengthens the back and relieves pain. I had never heard of Hippotherapy before. I do sit upright (not leaning forward) on my Honda NC750X. Today he said I should ride as much as possible, but be careful!

@franklatorraca1678 3 жыл бұрын

First long trip years ago realized I had a “deathgrip”. Spent the entire ride working on staying loose. Became second nature. No problem since.

@ronchase474 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 70 years old and started riding 2 years ago for the first time. I have a Harley Heritage Classic I bought used but it had the OEM hard rubber grips. My hands would go numb about 45 minutes into a ride. I know I was gripping them too hard and worked on that with limited success. I finally bit the bullet and changed my grips to aftermarket ISO grips with a throttle boss and that cured 95% of my numb hand issues. Huge difference, now I know why most of those I ride with have them. I did the replacement myself and found it to be fairly easy if you follow the directions provided plus study a couple of good KZfaq videos.

@tomjiunta1580 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for several years now and have learned so much. Even as an experienced rider, you always have great tips. I have been plaqued with numbness in my throttle hand for the past years now and as a physician, I just chalked it up to carpal tunnel syndrome and would give myself a steroid injection every so often. I followed your suggestions for a nice 160 mile cruise through the PA mountains and farms yesterday and my hand never gave me a problem and it was so nice. I also note more control, holding the tank with my knees and barely grasping the grips like I used to. I am thrilled with this advice and had to thank you.

@RevJay_Rides 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video. Thank you, Kevin. The guys and gals I ride with could have used this about 6 weeks ago when we rode to NC from TN. One guy especially had lots of trouble with this and others mentioned some problems with this. Thanks again!

@michiganborn8303 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent topic. I recently changed out the stock 10" x 1" bars on my 2017 Road King with 14" x 1.25" along with new heated grips. Ever since this change my right thumb, index and middle finger get numb. Never had this problem when it was stock.

@rvandijk65 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on Kevin. After more than 20 years of riding, last month I experienced this issue myself, for the first time. In 35degr C de-hydration and fatigue were indirect causes. But Main culprit was a very tricky mountain pass that required highest or better to much focus.... I wasn't relaxed anymore. Too many km's in one single day. A heavy cruiser simply is no allroad. We were too ambitious. 450 km mountain passes in 1 single day... 4000km in 9 days. Yes it was vun and yes it was too much.

@vincenttarquini4235 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem. Fear is the key word. Get past that and a lot falls into place. I also got a set of grip puppies, which helped a lot. The grips on my Victory Vision were just a little to small in circumference for the hand size. Most of all a relaxed posture. Find that balance and you can go for hours. Relax and enjoy your ride.

@infini1970 3 жыл бұрын

Man this is so true and thank you for clarifying for me! I get this a lot and when I loosen my grip a bit it goes away. It's all in my mindset when I'm riding. I'm too worried while I ride at times and in fear about everything if I'm not mindful about this. "For me" the armor has never made a difference really as no matter what I wear I can get this. However, I'd say taking off any tight bracelets or rings while riding really helps as well. Although being on a big twin Harley there is a lot of vibration lol.

@murraykriner9425 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. I do tense up a little when riding, but also noticed the elastic bands in my gloves were some of the issue as well. Have a great week my friend.

@fightthewind2755 3 жыл бұрын

After over 20yrs of turning wrenches as a plumber, over 24 yrs combined military active reserve and guard, hands arms everything is fucked up and numb. I hate wearing gloves and unless it’s cold out. Anyway the bottom line is getting old sucks, long rides start to hurt and that’s just the way it is

@saint438 3 жыл бұрын

Growing old is better than the alternative…That’s what I tell myself. Lol

@davesmith2155 2 жыл бұрын

You don't quit riding because you get old, you get old because you quit riding. Approaching 54 years of riding.

@joemamma9642 3 жыл бұрын

when i learned this, it made longer trips enjoyable! it also builds confidence! great video!!

@michaelvanarsdale8634 3 жыл бұрын

Another issue I encountered was actually the fit of a jacket. Wore one once that pressed against the front of my armpits when my arms were extended. That caused a slight loss in circulation. Having gear that fits properly is really important.

@billiondollardan 3 жыл бұрын

I felt like I was the only one who had this happen! I don't ride with anyone else so I never had the opportunity to speak to another rider about it. Thanks for the video!!!

@swampmarshy 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I love my grip puppies. a point that might need some serious consideration. I have been riding more years that I care to try and count, yet about ten years ago started getting the hand tingles. Tried many different methods to try and fix the problem, most of which you mention here. The body was also developing a few other issues. In utter frustration, went for a visit with the doctor. Many tests later, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Tingling in the hands just happens to be a classic symptom. Sometimes the problem just might be a little deeper than first anticipated. Keep up with these vids, I'm loving them, and I'm still riding.

@dotarsojat7725 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice, but for me, the solution was to add cruise control to my bike.

@Den5177 2 жыл бұрын

I have that and It's a great feature

@johndennison9476 2 жыл бұрын

Great, great point. Same here

@drummerdavemax 3 жыл бұрын

I have a big problem with this when I ride, so thank you very much for making this video!

@ChaserTiponi 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you find a solution. For me was the gloves. Cutting off curcilation. Pardon spelling lol

@drummerdavemax 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaserTiponi Thanks! MCrider's tip to loosen my grip on the bars helped a lot! ...it's only my right hand on the throttle that goes numb. I never have a problem with my left hand.

@kevindblew6822 Ай бұрын

After 20+ years of riding, I sold my bike two years ago. Instant regret! Bought my first Harley last month after seeing this video before my first longer ride. Throttle hand went numb. Remembered your advice to loosen grip. Helped somewhat. Thanks! Knew I needed to watch this again for the other tips. But now, I almost don’t want to learn too quickly because the “learning trips” are another great excuse to ride. “Gotta go practice my skills, Dear! Later!”

@elgringoec 3 жыл бұрын

That's all true in my experience as well, Kevin. Sometimes in rough terrain ya gotta stand up and grip the bike with yer knees and hold the grips a little tight, but keeping elbows bent out a bit helps keep arm pump at bay.

@markchristianson8178 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks i had this problem yesterday my one hand was going numb . I am a new rider only 4 years i am going to try all theses statements you said thanks MC .

@AmerSheikh 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips and much needed.

@adamthirdbourne324 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, as usual. Thank you.

@Twin-Cam-John 3 жыл бұрын

Some good suggestions here. Thanks for sharing.

@dougrobinson8602 2 жыл бұрын

Another thing to consider is how much of your upper body weight is on your wrists. Many bikes I've owned (mostly sport touring) had me leaned too far over the tank. Bar risers helped immensely with this.

@wesleycardinal8869 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 748 Ducati that is giving me this trouble. I blamed the extreme forward position, but I will pay some attention to my style and position and see if that helps. Thanks for the video.

@royalukas8144 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice! My death grip also tracked with how much I felt like I was riding at the max or beyond my skill level. White knuckle riding is generally not as much fun too.

@jerrydaydc2804 3 жыл бұрын

Love your topic today Kevin. I agree 100% that the first things to consider are your posture (including the ergonomics of your seat/handlebars), grip and gloves. If correcting some issues above doesn't solve the problem, then I recommend an evaluation with a chiropractor. In my 25 years in practice, I have seen where the main cause is nerve irritation in the cervical/upper thoracic spine regions. If the nerves that exit from those areas (called the brachial plexus... they travel through your shoulders and into your upper extremities) are impinged upon due to less than ideal biomechanics (improper alignment and decreased motion of the vertebrae), the end results can be nerve impingement and hypersenstivity, which can lead to numbing, tingling, pain and burning sensations (paresthesia) in your wrist, hands and fingers. Improving biomechanics and correcting the problem always makes more sense that covering up the symptoms with medication. In some cases, surgery may be your next option, but highly effective, conservative measures should always be evaluated first.

@jaredkinser1337 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin. I haven't been riding long and I noticed I have this issue on long runs to work when I am not messing with my throttle. Now that I think about the long runs just holding the throttle at one position that is where I have this issue. I do believe I am holding it tighter at these times. I will have to pay more attention next time I take it out and try to be more conscious about my grip.

@petebrandstrom1038 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous Friday to you Kevin. I too had the “numb” fingers on only my right hand. I added ISO grips that are somewhat padded/isolating vibration. I then found the death grip and not riding with a flat wrist as my final answer. My arms are somewhat straight, but posture helps too. So for me it was a combination of things. I’ve had carpal tunnel in my right wrist before, but adjusting my wrist angle alleviated that. So it was more than one thing. Keep the rubber on the road.

@petebrandstrom1038 3 жыл бұрын

@@gohjohan Thank you. Older Harleys handlebars tend to shake a bit. Weights may help. Keep the rubber on the road.

@keltecdan 2 жыл бұрын

I’m currently suffering right now with my right wrist as well since I ride a lot. I didn’t even realize the grip I had on the handle bars. I’m definitely paying for it now.

@geraldwest3428 3 жыл бұрын

I picked up a pair of Lee Parks Sumo R Gloves which are the same as the ones you showed except they are longer and all black except for the palms. Excellent top notch gloves, probably the best you can buy IMHO. Little pricey but not as pricey as skin grafts! Thanks for an excellent video as I have been working on determining what has been causing the numbness I've been experiencing. I do consciously keep my hand grip relaxed as much as practical. However I still experience numbness from time to time. No doubt I'll figure it out. Thanks!

@romanhrytskiv8845 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks for the video, literally got off my bike minutes ago after a long trip and fingers were a bit numb -_-

@justanotherviewer52 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Helpful as always.

@RonHoague 3 жыл бұрын

This video was particularly appropriate for me as a numb right hand is my only consistent issue on the bike. I have a pair of gel gloves, grip puppies, and I still have to concentrate on keeping a loose grip. It’s 95% me as Kevin said.

@jannepeltonen2036 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of went through most of that riding a bicycle in varying conditions - the importance of posture, keeping your upper body loose (but under control, not just flopping around), etc. It's nice to see how many skills translate directly even if the method of propulsion and weight of the vehicle is completely different, as well as much of the geometry.

@jannepeltonen2036 2 жыл бұрын

One thing that also worked for me: wrists straight so you don't end up with carpal tunnel syndrome. Also I've gotten into the habit of using woolen wrist warmers, they help a lot with all kinds of hand issues.

@paulsire 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly simple and simply brilliant, thanks

@hardworkingamerican8847 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a XL size over the L size I had and that solved most issues . I stand by Racer High Speed full gauntlet gloves . They and some other makers have sliders on the palm . That can be very beneficial as leather can "grab" so to speak and that means your hand stops momentarily and you keep moving . That can mean a broken wrist or worse or maybe not much at all as the variables are enormous . Great advice as always , look forward to more of your videos !

@eddcurry1245 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT topic and video.

@jeffwhitcomb606 3 жыл бұрын

It's been happenin'... Thanks for you solutions, Kevin.

@briancole9024 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. My bike came with smaller circumference hand grips which aided in my death grip. Changing to kuryakiy ISO grips with a bigger circumference helped relax my grip a lot, but I still have to make sure I don't start gripping too tight as it has become a habit.

@garya3056 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, Kevin! 🏍👍🏍

@Certago 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! For me nothing has so far worked as my numbness has only developed in the last few years, I grew up being able to ride my bicycle for any length of time but as I am approaching 40 I now struggle on the bicycle and the motorcycle.

@CrissaKentavr 3 жыл бұрын

I had this problem. Two things: I was leaning into the bars. This is especially hard not to do in long, complicated downhills. But yeah, I have to put more weight into my back, and down into my legs. Second: My gloves were too small. They fit normally gripping, but on those long downhills, they were biting into my skin.

@terrybauer4151 3 жыл бұрын

I like grab on hand grips they are a thick dense black foam grip takes all the vibration out! Combined with you're suggestions fixes this issue!

@chroniclesofthewildman 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, LT!

@timsretirementjourney8323 3 жыл бұрын

In my experience most bikes have that sweet spot in the rev range where there is almost no vibration. My 33 year old Katana 1100 at 5,000 RPM in high gear is as smooth as glass as far as vibration. Mind you that puts a person slightly over the speed limit on major highways, but just about right for keeping up with normal traffic.

@ClinttheGreat 3 жыл бұрын

@Tim’s Retirement Journey The KLR’s sweet spot is idle, everywhere else in the rev range it vibrates.

@eyeprod3101 2 жыл бұрын

I sometimes get the numbness in my right hand. I'm a veteran rider so no issues with tight grip. I find that changing wrist position and shaking my arm once in awhile sorts it out for me. Thanks for the videos.

@ericweber1969 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice here! I can always tell when I’m holding the grips too tightly, my hands go numb in minutes without proper technique.

@beepbop6697 3 жыл бұрын

All good tips. The bar ends is a good one for sure. On a previous bike, had installed after market bar end mirrors (which required eliminating the weighted bar ends). Was a bad idea: mirrors removed and bar ends reinstalled due to extreme vibrations ;)

@chrisjurewicz6339 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips

@stefanomanzoni7157 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Another tip from our friend, Fast Eddie over at MotoJitsu, you should be able to "play the piano" with your fingers while riding. According to Eddie, this will ensure that you have a relaxed grip on the bars. I practice this method and it helps me a lot! Safe riding everyone.

@HarleyChapin 3 жыл бұрын

I've been tryin for years to explain to ppl how i ride & you said it PERFECTLY - "float above the bike" - i don't force the bike, i will her - I've always ridden different than most riders, I "feel" the bike, no matter what bike big or small; like a horse, I use my waist, thighs n knees to "grip" & control with, hands are for levers & throttle - from stomach down should be bike- stomach up is rider

@markjett899 3 ай бұрын

Good tips, im a new driver and i believe you are correct about me gripping it too tight and not being relaxed , im gonna try to change that thank you.

@chrisb9960 3 жыл бұрын

I had a problem with my visor that caused this same issue. Late at night on a back road without a shoulder. Another rider came up behind me with his high beam on with a car in front of me. Lots of bugs that night. This caused my dirty visor to get more of a glare which caused the nut between the handlebars and the seat to tighten up. Like the gloves. I think I’ll get a pair. Next on the list of things to get... a quality modular helmet.

@larrycrouse 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video I have been riding for almost 60 years and until I got my harley ultra with crusie control I always had numb hands my advice is relax your grip and use your crusie also if you have heated grips use it on low this also helps

@yoboo6167 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I've been on a bike for 38 years and the last couple years this has been getting worse. So bad that yesterday's weekly ride, only 100 miles, we had to stop so I could rest my hands. I've got a trip coming up next summer from Oregon to Indiana so yeah, gotta get this problem figured out quick lol.

@David-bf6pl 11 ай бұрын

Did you get it figured out? How was the trip to Indiana?

@redheadedstepchild4130 3 жыл бұрын

I've ridden bmx for almost 20 years no issue, just the standard tko's and face first crashes lol. Had massive blood clots in 2017 and placed on eliquis indefinitely. Ever since then, my right hand starts numbing out after about half an hour. I ease my grip but most the times it doesn't help any so I've gotta take a break which sucks but I ride alone 95% of the time so it doesn't bother me. Went down on Easter and back on the bike so numbing out isn't gonna stop me either. Forever Two Wheels!

@Wooley689 3 жыл бұрын

Subject of gloves, one thing I have found in 49 years of riding is be cautious of leather gloves in wet conditions because they become very slick when wet and can cause problems when using the clutch lever and brake levers. A small strip of grip tape on front of levers can help especially on a touring bike. Also try to stay away from those nylon winter weather gloves, those are extremely dangerous in wet weather.

@JP1970 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I have this happen to me too. I ride a 2018 Honda Gold Wing, and it is better on this bike, but it still happens. Great suggestions. Love your videos. Thanks McRider!👍👍

@kylepayne9657 3 жыл бұрын

Same. On my Goldwing & BMW both. Frustrating. Thank god for cruise control 😉

@patrickwade3150 3 жыл бұрын

Me as well…and I second the cruise control comment…lol

@michaelc2644 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great as always...

@Dan-nt2yb 3 жыл бұрын

42 years riding and it seems I never know everything and this always stays fresh and informative. Thanks.👍🏾 Dan Victoria Canada

@Shardrk23 3 жыл бұрын

That attitude has helped keep my backside off the pavement for 45 years. Hang on to it, and keep the rubber side down. :)

@Dan-nt2yb 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shardrk23 🙂👊🏿

@SuicideVan 3 жыл бұрын

What's funny for me was that I remember having a problem with this when I was new, then it just gradually went away, I guess I just got more comfortable and forgot about the problem. I still notice it in an hour of traffic splitting lanes though once in a while. And that makes a lot of sense, I'm going to make an effort to be relaxed in stressful riding situations from now on.

@brettcreech3490 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin great video.

@ftby59mikeD 3 жыл бұрын

Ducati riders, especially us 2V guys, have been used to this for years. The numbness, blurred mirrors etc. are just the nature of ownership😂. But your recommendations are spot on, thx.

@chadchristensen1114 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks man!!

@pattiboychannel311 Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, I have my bike test on Wednesday 24th, and today on my lesson the numbness was awful, I did notice today by holding the bars loosely I got better si I'm definitely gonna make a conscious effort on Wednesday. Thank for your advise

@SMKreitzer1968 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, God bless.

@zion1126 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin, it was the nut, me. I didn’t realize until you said it, I’ve had a death grip on the bars. Thanks for the info, and I’m ordering the Lee Park gloves. I appreciate your channel and look forward to seeing you on Friday’s! Keep doing what you’re doing, thank you!

@omnivore2220 3 жыл бұрын

Blood circulation in my right hand was my main issue. I frequently have to let go of the throttle grip and lower my arm for a few seconds to get more circulation. It’s a chronic problem in my right shoulder and arm. Having to grip the throttle with more pressure in order to counteract the throttle return spring and maintain throttle opening makes it worse. I tried a Throttle Rocker device and that helped, but it wasn’t enough. Neither of my bikes have cruise control, which would be the best solution, but installing a throttle lock that’s easy to initiate and allows regular throttle position adjustments while engaged was a huge improvement. I use the Kuryakyn bar-end throttle lock.

@oleran4569 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Mine get so bad, I can't feel the front brake. Now I only buy bikes with cruse control.

@treadhead 3 жыл бұрын

MAYBE THE MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORY NAMED , " THROTTLE ROCKER " , LOOK IT UP , NOT THAT EXPENSIVE, IT MIGHT HELP FOR SOME .

@jcb355 3 жыл бұрын

I came up with a cool trick to quickly end numb hands - on the rare occasion where I've inadvertently and mistakenly been gripping too tight for whatever reason. First, loosen my grip of course, then I clinch my leg muscles and hold while, next, I crunch my abs. The blood gushes into my hands. My veins pop up and the numb goes away almost immediately. Whole thing only takes about 3 seconds.

@shahfacekillah 3 жыл бұрын

I just put grip puppies on my bike a few days ago. Unreal difference. Love em!!

@kodiak536kodiak536 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say death grip and poor fitting gloves would be most likely culprit.

@galenburns69 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@stilldajoker Жыл бұрын

have grip puppies on both of my street bikes and they are great. I would recommend 3 things if using them. One --- check out a youtube video about installing them with compressed air instead of something like dish soap. Two --- if you have to trim one end for length install your cut end inboard leaving the factory molded end towards the outside of your bars where it shows more. Three -- consider getting adjustable brake and clutch levers since your grip diameter will change slightly and being able to tune your lever rest positions is a good thing. Good luck to all.

@daveharris7734 2 жыл бұрын

Due to EXPERANCE 50YRS. "BUT" an oilfield injury. There is no hope for my hand pain. Informative video.

@DanielDemers 3 жыл бұрын

This caught my eye real quick. I have carpal tunnel and has been acting up since I am riding more.

@johncoe6304 3 жыл бұрын

Do have a little numbness . Thank you.

@kevinanthony2724 3 жыл бұрын

Right there with you brother.

@ERidesOn2 3 жыл бұрын

I had bilateral CTS. That's in both hands. Had the release surgery, and it's totally gone. Very minor sedation, and done in 20 minutes. Can't even see the scar. 7 years since surgery. Why suffer.

@martindavies8326 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got grip puppies on my Honda 400 F and there brilliant, they transformed the feel of the bike.👍

@RoadRage810 3 жыл бұрын

2 recent abdominal surgeries so I have lost my core strength, a spinal injury with nerve damage, both of my shoulders so bad the doc said they had never seen shoulders move that much that weren't dislocated and pushing 50 I am still riding sport bikes. I know exactly why my hands are tingling and going numb lol. This will be my last season on a sport bike. I don't have the problem on more upright bikes.

@FCT8306onTwoWheels 3 жыл бұрын

Great video👍recently been having numb hands and sore elbows and definitely not enjoying it. Great tips on the gloves too. Just got BiLT waterproof gloves and tested them in a rainstorm that passed today and they're like wearing pillows on my hands. Super comfy and might even wear them on the regular. Waterproof too so why not. I got Alpinestars leather short gloves and they are definitely not comfy compared to the Bilt waterproof ones

@anindanahiyan8818 3 жыл бұрын

here's the solution in 2 seconds: stop squeezing the handlebars

@vincentvalerio915 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not always the case.

@breezierider449 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@pd0di 11 ай бұрын

Thats not even the problem

@Sixbears 3 жыл бұрын

Relaxed grip and Grip Puppies work for me. The Grip Puppies are nice because I have very large hands and extra diameter is more comfortable.

@HarleyGurl114 2 жыл бұрын

Although I have cruise I only use it on long hauls! I tend to get numbness only in my right hand, I think it could me postioning after watching this! I will pay more attention but also my gloves could be causing it as they are somewhat tight! Great video as always!

@TroyC68 3 жыл бұрын

I was getting a buzzing in my hands after I changed out my grips and bar ends on my SV650.... My hands grip wasn't the issue, it was purely the grips and bar ends.... Bar ends lessen the vibrations, and a good set of RUBBER grips will keep this from happening... If you are buying Chrome or metal grips, you WILL get numb hands...

@bensatterwhite5694 4 ай бұрын

I’m 60 years old and for me having handle bars that the grips are above my shoulders makes my hands go to sleep. I’ve heard many older riders say having your hands above your heart for a long time can cause this. Seems to be true for me. The angle and bend of the bars can make a difference too. If they allow a relaxed angle of your wrists it can help with comfort and avoid the tingles.

@harryhowell5644 2 жыл бұрын

Grip puppies work great on a HD with heated grips. They are bigger but they enhance your comfort to me.

@1xARM 2 жыл бұрын

I've reduced the numb hands issue by 50% with one simple trick. Great video. I'm catching up/binging McRider videos after hiatus (working too much).

@Shardrk23 3 жыл бұрын

Several decaades ago I discovered an old guy in San Diego that made deerskin gloves and I got to fit to my hands the pair I bought. I found them to be more comfortable/warmer/and seemed to be a stronger leather to any of the leather gloves I bought. Wondering where I was going to find some more deerskins here in GA and now I don't have to search. Thank you. p.s. I absolutely second the info on the relaxed grip. Unless you are having to travel several hours through a tropical storm, then it is a tradeoff between relaxed and just staying on the bike. btw, that was before the deerskin gloves, or any other rain gear was in my possession.

@jimfarnell5813 3 жыл бұрын

One last comment regarding the GripSwell glove, they are available in men’s & ladies’ sizes.

@r0dz74 3 жыл бұрын

My first sport bike was Daytona 675R, seat is so high got me on an awful position and i got all pressure from my torso over my wrists. First riding from the dealership to my house got my left hand totally numb. With time i could learn three things about sport bikes: - Keep ur elbows closed to ur torso ''aiming'' them to the ground (u gonna get relaxed that way) - Traveling on a speed a bit higher makes you comfortable because air pressure gonna push u back releasing the pressure onto ur wrists/hands - When you feel your hands starting to hurt/numb move up your thumb to over the handle bar (that helps a lot). I'm riding a Z10R now, better seat position i don't suffer nothing like my old 675R.

@creator_on_wheels 3 жыл бұрын

I quite often face this problem and its noticeable when i skip gloves and ride at a constant speed for a longer duration like 10-15 mins or more. I was thinking its the vibration of the bike which gets transmitted through the handle to the hand which is making this happen. I was contemplating going for grip-puppies too. But i have noticed i don't usually get this when i wear my leather gloves. Having said that what caught my attention in the video, in the end, was ref to bar-ends. During a recent mod on my bike, i went from conventional mirrors to bar-end mirrors there by removing the stock bar-end-weights that came with the handle. This "might" be making some difference to how i feel my bike. But this was def one good eye-opener video reg other things to pay attention to. Thanks a lot :) Shiv @ Creator on Wheels

@proudpappy7190 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased my first Harley it’s been over 20 years since I rode a big bike at all I’m having trouble with the weight off the kickstand it is a lack of technique I know this can you do a segment on the proper way to bring your bike off the kickstand when it’s very heavy and so you don’t Over lift it I know it sounds silly but all your tips seem to help so this one might help more than just me thank you

@andrewschuster4772 Жыл бұрын

I’ve found that running the grip heaters in all weather helps alot for the engine buzz on my S1000XR. I think it increases blood flow to my hands to carry the added heat away, but brings more oxygen to the tissue.

@OpossumPiper 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin, I had this early on and it was definitely technique that fixed it. But I also had a situation with a used bike that wound a having a loose clamp bolt. Potentially deadly. Scary stuff, ride safe.

@MCrider 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, gotta keep the bike in good shape.