SS bike owners

silverbullet_Z · 07-28-2008, 10:24 AM

Everytime i go riding on my R1 I'm always loosing feeling in my fingers and hands i know it's mainly because of the weight when leaning forward but is there any secrets to help avoid this problem or slow it down cause it starts to happen after only 1/2 hour of riding. I've tried many different things.

cheshirecat79 · 07-28-2008, 10:31 AM

What year r1, out of curiosity? I've heard some guys I know talk about this being a problem with the "older" r1s before they had a dampener installed. I'd also suggest some good gloves which should help with the vibration.

Also, don't be afraid to scoot up and rest your hands by resting your forearm on the gas tank and leaning on that for a minute or two when you're in the straights.

wastedyolk · 07-28-2008, 10:42 AM

Definitly look into a dampener, and drop your elbows. you should be lose on your arms.

SFMACGUY · 07-28-2008, 10:57 AM

Sounds like you are tensing up when riding. Try to relax a bit, and loosen up your arm. You sound like you are holding on with a death grip, like I used to when i first started riding loosening up should help

frankie945 · 07-28-2008, 11:01 AM

New grips & gloves A MUST a steering damper will only help you in corners.

silverbullet_Z · 07-28-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

What year r1, out of curiosity? I've heard some guys I know talk about this being a problem with the "older" r1s before they had a dampener installed. I'd also suggest some good gloves which should help with the vibration.

Also, don't be afraid to scoot up and rest your hands by resting your forearm on the gas tank and leaning on that for a minute or two when you're in the straights.

2005 R1, I do have a good pair of riding gloves but i'll have to try resting my forearm on the gas tank, I've tried the other things too but it just doesnt seem to work as well. Thanks for the suggestions guys

terrasmak · 07-28-2008, 12:02 PM

First thing, make sure your levers are adjusted properly. In your normal riding position you wrists should be straight when your fingers are on the levers.

The other big one is , make sure you keep your wrists straight while cruising.

lil ze · 07-28-2008, 01:14 PM

get weighted bar ends, www.motovationusa.com

cuco · 07-28-2008, 01:56 PM

I dont know how often you ride but sometimes when i dont ride for a while that happens to me. another suggestion would be to get some good gloves bro. nothing beats that.

bassholic · 07-28-2008, 03:19 PM

It's becuase you are a new rider who is inexperienced and on a liter bike. Go to an R6 and your fingers wont tingle

cuco · 07-28-2008, 04:20 PM

^^^
not true i have a six and rode my friends one and they the same thing. i think its the new rider thing

jeffie7 · 07-28-2008, 05:34 PM

How would a dampener help things out? Maybe I don't understand what the dampener is for, but from what I know it doesn't do anything but slow down the steering to help prevent tank slappers.

To the OP, you don't need to put any weight on your wrist, are you riding sitting in an upright position or are you a noob that is always hunched down over the tank even when doing a steady 55mph?

When on the backroads or doing a full throttle run, my elbows are tucked damn near touching my knees, when on a highway for the most part I'm sitting straight up with my left hand on my hip and my right hand on the throttle.

terrasmak · 07-28-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by terrasmak

First thing, make sure your levers are adjusted properly. In your normal riding position you wrists should be straight when your fingers are on the levers.

The other big one is , make sure you keep your wrists straight while cruising.

I think a lot of people on here need to read my post.

Gloves don't help, a must needed part of gear but just take a little buzz out of the bars.
Grips, gell whatever, don't help, there just about comfort while holding on.

Steering Damper, don't help, with or out without it you should be lite on your hands.
Weighted bar ends, take the vibe out a bit just like the gloves and grips. Just like the others they only cut down on fatigue. Not much to do with your hands falling asleep.

The only one i missed and is posted above me , relax your grip. I white knuckle death grip will help you hands fall asleep. Its cause you cut off circulation of blood to your hands. Just like you do if your wrists are bent.

Cliff Notes:

Proper lever position
Keep your wrists straight
Relax and only hold the bars with the force needed to hold on.

Anyone who doesnt believe me , please answer this question. What do the pads you can buy for the front of your keyboard and mouse do? How do they work?

jeffie7 · 07-29-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrasmak

Anyone who doesnt believe me , please answer this question. What do the pads you can buy for the front of your keyboard and mouse do? How do they work?

It helps keep the white stuff off the keyboard?

Nitrouz · 07-29-2008, 03:06 AM

silverbullet_Z · 07-29-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bassholic

It's becuase you are a new rider who is inexperienced and on a liter bike. Go to an R6 and your fingers wont tingle

new hardly... Even on 600ss i've heard those problems as well, but anyways once again guys thaks for the advice no i dont hold on for dear life (just the wife lol) i believe it might be the gloves and how they fit (never rode without them) and i'm a very veiny (spelling) person so it could be clamping on a vein i'll ride tomorrow with them off see what happens; dont get much time to ride as much as i used to, job has me workin 12 hours or more a day.

nicoG35 · 07-29-2008, 04:46 AM

One thing is that you are obviously resting to much weight on your arms and elbows. First off when you get going move your butt back further on the seat so you are not hugging the gas tank with your crotch. Use your thighs/knees to grip the tank. This allows you to support your back and upper body. have a slight bend on the arms, and ease up on your grip. Weighted Bar ends (i use Motovation Titanum bar ends) helps ease with the vibrations in the hands. Whether i ride my 600 or my friends 1000 i have never had any issues of numbness. It is all just a matter of body position and using your other limbs to take the weight off your arms/wrist and fingers

Low J. · 07-29-2008, 05:48 AM

There's really not much you CAN do......SS bikes really aren't made for anything but racing......you have to pay for looking cool on the street by suffering with very uncomfortable and unnatural riding positions. That's why I go naked or supermoto now....SS bikes for me will only be track toys from here on.

doug · 07-29-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Low J.

There's really not much you CAN do......SS bikes really aren't made for anything but racing......you have to pay for looking cool on the street by suffering with very uncomfortable and unnatural riding positions. That's why I go naked or supermoto now....SS bikes for me will only be track toys from here on.

i thought you always wore gear

ever had a rock hit your nuts? or does the tank protect that?

i8acobra · 07-29-2008, 08:54 AM

Two things you can try... gel grips and gel gloves. They can be hard to find at stores, but search online.

07-28-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
silverbullet_Z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MN Posts: 257 iTrader: (1)	SS bike owners Everytime i go riding on my R1 I'm always loosing feeling in my fingers and hands i know it's mainly because of the weight when leaning forward but is there any secrets to help avoid this problem or slow it down cause it starts to happen after only 1/2 hour of riding. I've tried many different things.

07-28-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
wastedyolk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: "718" Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Definitly look into a dampener, and drop your elbows. you should be lose on your arms. __________________ 03 PPW BASE *VolkGT-N* JWT pop-charger**

07-28-2008, 11:01 AM	#5
frankie945 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: louisvile KY Posts: 534 iTrader: (13)	New grips & gloves A MUST a steering damper will only help you in corners. __________________ 04 Base, TN, 3 1/2'' custom single exhaust, JWT Clutch/Flywheel Blitz EBC, Utec,Tuner Pro, 600cc deatchworks, Walbro 255, Snow Performance Stage II water/meth, And alot more...New #'s coming soon. Right now 361whp 388wtq on 7.2 psi. Everything installed by me Tuned by Auto Motion Louisville KY

07-28-2008, 12:02 PM	#7
terrasmak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Posts: 3,935 iTrader: (2)	First thing, make sure your levers are adjusted properly. In your normal riding position you wrists should be straight when your fingers are on the levers. The other big one is , make sure you keep your wrists straight while cruising. __________________ Sure therapy, but screaming obscenities is cheaper.

07-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#12
jeffie7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,175 iTrader: (4)	How would a dampener help things out? Maybe I don't understand what the dampener is for, but from what I know it doesn't do anything but slow down the steering to help prevent tank slappers. To the OP, you don't need to put any weight on your wrist, are you riding sitting in an upright position or are you a noob that is always hunched down over the tank even when doing a steady 55mph? When on the backroads or doing a full throttle run, my elbows are tucked damn near touching my knees, when on a highway for the most part I'm sitting straight up with my left hand on my hip and my right hand on the throttle. __________________ DNF fUzZyBuNnYbAlLz iny0mouf

07-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#2
cheshirecat79 Sleeps in 350Z Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 3,321 iTrader: (3)	What year r1, out of curiosity? I've heard some guys I know talk about this being a problem with the "older" r1s before they had a dampener installed. I'd also suggest some good gloves which should help with the vibration. Also, don't be afraid to scoot up and rest your hands by resting your forearm on the gas tank and leaning on that for a minute or two when you're in the straights.

07-28-2008, 10:57 AM	#4
SFMACGUY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Walnut Creek Posts: 336 iTrader: (3)	Sounds like you are tensing up when riding. Try to relax a bit, and loosen up your arm. You sound like you are holding on with a death grip, like I used to when i first started riding loosening up should help

07-28-2008, 01:14 PM	#8
lil ze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 231 iTrader: (1)	get weighted bar ends, www.motovationusa.com

07-28-2008, 01:56 PM	#9
cuco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: santa ana Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	I dont know how often you ride but sometimes when i dont ride for a while that happens to me. another suggestion would be to get some good gloves bro. nothing beats that.

07-28-2008, 03:19 PM	#10
bassholic Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 3,197 iTrader: (1)	It's becuase you are a new rider who is inexperienced and on a liter bike. Go to an R6 and your fingers wont tingle

07-28-2008, 04:20 PM	#11
cuco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: santa ana Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	^^^ not true i have a six and rode my friends one and they the same thing. i think its the new rider thing

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07-29-2008, 04:46 AM	#17
nicoG35 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	One thing is that you are obviously resting to much weight on your arms and elbows. First off when you get going move your butt back further on the seat so you are not hugging the gas tank with your crotch. Use your thighs/knees to grip the tank. This allows you to support your back and upper body. have a slight bend on the arms, and ease up on your grip. Weighted Bar ends (i use Motovation Titanum bar ends) helps ease with the vibrations in the hands. Whether i ride my 600 or my friends 1000 i have never had any issues of numbness. It is all just a matter of body position and using your other limbs to take the weight off your arms/wrist and fingers __________________ Yeah Him... That Guy/05 G35 WHITE, 04 GMC Yukon, and K6 Silver and white GSXR600 SOLD

07-29-2008, 05:48 AM	#18
Low J. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. Posts: 9,336 iTrader: (0)	There's really not much you CAN do......SS bikes really aren't made for anything but racing......you have to pay for looking cool on the street by suffering with very uncomfortable and unnatural riding positions. That's why I go naked or supermoto now....SS bikes for me will only be track toys from here on. __________________ '08 VW R32 \| '08 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Line

07-29-2008, 08:54 AM	#20
i8acobra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 2,440 iTrader: (5)	Two things you can try... gel grips and gel gloves. They can be hard to find at stores, but search online. __________________ '06 350Z - Daytona Blue, '00 Kawasaki ZX-9R - Green (Duh!), '87 Nissan Hardbody - The "Mud Mobile" (443,000 miles and still counting)