[fids05]

thx for the info i learned some stuff

[BethEvans85]

My hands dont go numb as much as the vibration kills me...to the point it make me feel like my fingers have springs.....feels soooo weird....

[mystahagy]

If you've covered all the bases with proper riding technique and all that other good stuff, you might want to try a good pair of gel gloves. I wear a pair of Olympia gel gloves and don't even have problems on my thumping v-twin.

http://www.newenough.com/olympia_model_710_gel_reflector_gloves_page.htm

[newride]

Actaully BS37066 is on the right track too with relaxing the neck. I am a massage therapist as well and find that alot of times a tight neck compresses on the nerves and veins going down the arms that lead into the hands. If it is an open stretch of road, I lean back for a while no handed (be careful) on the bars several times to bring back flow of blood and feeling to my hands. seems to work.
My 2 cents
newride

[tallguy63]

i'm new to riding too. as soon as i got my bike i put about 115 miles on it in one day, my first day, of writing, by the end my hands were bothering me too, but after i used some gloves, relaxed, and tried to use my back and legs to hold me up, i was much more comfortable

[tdrcomm]

If you've covered all the bases with proper riding technique and all that other good stuff, you might want to try a good pair of gel gloves. I wear a pair of Olympia gel gloves and don't even have problems on my thumping v-twin.
http://www.newenough.com/olympia_mod...loves_page.htm

+1000 Olympia Gels.

[Anonymous]

"The Stranger"

[05_katanatyson]

before I ride I take my finger tips and pull back on them towards my wrist a few times. Then I'll take my thumbs and pull back on them a few times . This seems to help me if I do it a couple of times a day when riding. I think it helps keep your hands loose.

[The CyberPoet]

+1002 on the Olympias. I use 'em also as my primary glove for longer trips.

You may also want to figure out why you have excess vibration and address it (mechanically). I covered harmonic vibration, how it happens, the primary causes on the Kat, and potential long-term medical issues as a result of it in this thread:

http://www.katriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9447

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[Sasquatch]

I have that issue as well, and after reading this thread, I got some new grips (just bought some inexpensive ProGrip (gel)), and a set of JR gloves. I also concentrate on not putting all my weight on my hands, and it has helped tons.

[stickygreen]

i ride with my fingers feathered over the brake and clutch .... i constantly wiggles my fingers when i ride and it keeps the numbness away

[StevieB]

Just saw from your profile that you ride a 98 600. You might want to swap out your 600 bars for a pair from a 750, which will put you a bit more upright, thus lessening pressure on your hands.

[katman05]

You can also try adjusting your clutch and brake levers down a little bit, cause when I got the bike it was a little uncomfortable with my wrists turning up a little bit to pull on the levers.

[StevieB]

You can also try adjusting your clutch and brake levers down a little bit, cause when I got the bike it was a little uncomfortable with my wrists turning up a little bit to pull on the levers.

Good idea. On mountain bicycles, the brake levers are pointed down at such an angle that you can not see them when sitting on the bike- the bars obscure them. I find this to be a good guide for location of levers, altho on motorcycles it tends to put the top of the brake/clutch reseviours tilted down at the front. Bad design, IMHO.

[madentaiwn]

I just think you have to relax more. It used to happen to me but not anymore...