Topic: long commute limp wrist :(

[xsmooth69x]

so i have about an hour 15min commute to school on a long straight empty boring highway and my limpy wrist gets tired....

is there like like a motorcycle cruise control or something that will aid in my comfort/laziness?

[MoMo]

This is what I use http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cruise-Control-Locking-Type-Honda-Kawasaki-BMW-Motorcycle-Nylon-/200809452963?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec12d15a3&vxp=mtr   Works well...Larry

[xsmooth69x]

ya i was looking at that too! but i wasnt sure if it would work on out bikes

[Shane72]

I got this:  http://www.roadstercycle.com/Go%20cruise%20throttle%20control.htm  for my '72.

I've got Vista Cruises on two other bikes, as well as an Audiovox automotive-style electronic unit on my FJR.  the main benefit of the Go Cruise is that it goes on and off the bike easily and quickly when not needed, or for style purposes.

All the best,

Shane

[bikerbart]

i use the tension adjuster built into my throttle assembly,works pretty good.I know I am not supposed to,but hey rules are meant to be broken.

[xsmooth69x]

i use the tension adjuster built into my throttle assembly,works pretty good.I know I am not supposed to,but hey rules are meant to be broken.

ya my cb550 dosnt have that screw thing on the bottom if thats what your talking about

[xsmooth69x]

This is what I use http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cruise-Control-Locking-Type-Honda-Kawasaki-BMW-Motorcycle-Nylon-/200809452963?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec12d15a3&vxp=mtr   Works well...Larry

if you had to stop really quick do you have to hit the button the unlock it or if you yank on it or something it disengages?

[MCRider]

I use the Vista Cruise to give me no more than 30 seconds relief as it is borderline dangerous. Though it does a good job at that. A little tricky to install on some models and grips.

 For the longer relief i also have the Throttle Boss. hard to see in the picture, but the strap wraps around the grip, leaving a paddle to rest some part of your palm on. Some set it towards the thumb. I set it so the heel of my hand rests on it. You can actually run the throttle from the paddle, not having to grip at all.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/13/121/6447/ITEM/Kuryakyn-Universal-Throttle-Boss.aspx

As the promo says, installs in seconds, any size grip. Whip it off and put it on another bike. In genius.

[camelman]

I say this a lot, but it doesn't usually sink in. A major reason for tired hands, sore wrists, numb hands, etc is because riders hold into handlebars with death grips. Your hands should be very loose on the bars. Your grip should only be strong enough to twist the throttle and you should bear no weight on the bars...even when braking. The safe connection points you should have on your bike are at you legs, knees, feet, ankles, elbows on tank, stomach on tank, etc.

If you are experiencing hand and wrist discomfort, then read up on riding ergonomics. There is a lot to learn, and it will make you a much better rider!!  Now, there is no way to always remember to keep your weight off the bars, but pay attention to it and you'll notice your hands feel better. You'll also notice the bike turns better, the suspension doesn't beat you up through your arms, and the bike is much smoother and more stable in turns.

FYI, keeping weight off your bars when braking may also save you from crashing. A major cause of crashes is weight on the bars during a front wheel slide. If you have no weight on your bars, then the tire just slides and you'll likely keep the bike upright. If you have weight on the bars, then you WILL turn the wheel and potentially endo.

[NewOldSchool]

Three fixes:

1) After a few weeks, months, whatever you will build strength in your hand/wrist and get used to it.
                               (New bikes now seem so easy to twist it feels like they don't even have a return spring to me.)

2) Larger diameter grips like the "GT Style" bulbous ones = more leverage to twist.

3) Use grips like these and position the throttle side so when the throttle is opened to the speed you cruise at the grip is lined up to just loosely rest your palm on it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Form-Factor-F2-Ergonomic-Motorcycle-Grips-1-Handlebars-/310409348798#ht_637wt_1064

[srbakker]

I use a crampbuster or some sort of similar knockoff for longer trips, especially long freeway stretches where you want to be able to just stretch out your fingers without suddenly decelerating.  Costs $5-10 and works like a charm.  Fits any 7/8" grips.

http://www.crampbuster.com/

[lucky]

so i have about an hour 15min commute to school on a long straight empty boring highway and my limpy wrist gets tired....

is there like like a motorcycle cruise control or something that will aid in my comfort/laziness?

Only 15 minutes!!! and you cannot make it? WOW.

My doctor was telling me many young men now are not very strong having grown up just playing with electronic games but I am shocked!


I used to ride my CB350 twin from Tucson to San Francisco and it was not even a problem. I was 24 years old.

[bollingball]

I say this a lot, but it doesn't usually sink in. A major reason for tired hands, sore wrists, numb hands, etc is because riders hold into handlebars with death grips. Your hands should be very loose on the bars. Your grip should only be strong enough to twist the throttle and you should bear no weight on the bars...even when braking. The safe connection points you should have on your bike are at you legs, knees, feet, ankles, elbows on tank, stomach on tank, etc.

If you are experiencing hand and wrist discomfort, then read up on riding ergonomics. There is a lot to learn, and it will make you a much better rider!!  Now, there is no way to always remember to keep your weight off the bars, but pay attention to it and you'll notice your hands feel better. You'll also notice the bike turns better, the suspension doesn't beat you up through your arms, and the bike is much smoother and more stable in turns.

FYI, keeping weight off your bars when braking may also save you from crashing. A major cause of crashes is weight on the bars during a front wheel slide. If you have no weight on your bars, then the tire just slides and you'll likely keep the bike upright. If you have weight on the bars, then you WILL turn the wheel and potentially endo.

Get real

[ChuckG750f1]

so i have about an hour 15min commute to school on a long straight empty boring highway and my limpy wrist gets tired....

is there like like a motorcycle cruise control or something that will aid in my comfort/laziness?

Only 15 minutes!!! and you cannot make it? WOW.

My doctor was telling me many young men now are not very strong having grown up just playing with electronic games but I am shocked!


I used to ride my CB350 twin from Tucson to San Francisco and it was not even a problem. I was 24 years old.

Lucky- I believe he's riding for an hour and 15 minutes.

[NewOldSchool]

Give him a break, he rode uphill in the snow BOTH WAYS 8 days a week 25 hours a day! and he was 12!!!!!!!!!!!!

[srbakker]

Besides, video games would give you great hand strength! 

[ChuckG750f1]

If all else fails, I'm pretty sure there are some members here:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=17422.0
that will teach you some wrist exercises.

[brewsky]

I had this on my FJR and loved it:
http://www.madcorider.com/cam-lock_honda_cruisers.html

[xsmooth69x]

I say this a lot, but it doesn't usually sink in. A major reason for tired hands, sore wrists, numb hands, etc is because riders hold into handlebars with death grips. Your hands should be very loose on the bars. Your grip should only be strong enough to twist the throttle and you should bear no weight on the bars...even when braking. The safe connection points you should have on your bike are at you legs, knees, feet, ankles, elbows on tank, stomach on tank, etc.

If you are experiencing hand and wrist discomfort, then read up on riding ergonomics. There is a lot to learn, and it will make you a much better rider!!  Now, there is no way to always remember to keep your weight off the bars, but pay attention to it and you'll notice your hands feel better. You'll also notice the bike turns better, the suspension doesn't beat you up through your arms, and the bike is much smoother and more stable in turns.

FYI, keeping weight off your bars when braking may also save you from crashing. A major cause of crashes is weight on the bars during a front wheel slide. If you have no weight on your bars, then the tire just slides and you'll likely keep the bike upright. If you have weight on the bars, then you WILL turn the wheel and potentially endo.

this is all very valid exept......

1) i have clip on bars

2) i have the old school foam grips and grip tape on them to look cool 

clip ons with no rear sets = back comfort gone

big foam grips = hand comfort gone

you might think this is crazy!!! why would i put or do something like this to myself and my bike?!?! well thats because im stupid and looks are more important to me. do i deserve it ya. but i just want something that might ease my idiocracy on ergonomics

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yes 1 hours 15 min

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so the throttle boss is pretty much the same as all those pad clip on style palm rest things?

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also my other question about the first product

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cruise-Control-Locking-Type-Honda-Kawasaki-BMW-Motorcycle-Nylon-/200809452963?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec12d15a3&vxp=mtr

will this automatically un-clip if you have to stop fast or do you have to push that button?

[xsmooth69x]

Give him a break, he rode uphill in the snow BOTH WAYS 8 days a week 25 hours a day! and he was 12!!!!!!!!!!!!

see this guy gets my pain! 

[xsmooth69x]

I had this on my FJR and loved it:
http://www.madcorider.com/cam-lock_honda_cruisers.html

wow! that is way way way out of my price range!! thats like 1/10th the cost of my bike!!

[bikerbart]

if you actually spent 125 bucks on that thing then you are a fool.I winced when I saw the price.

[xnewmanx]

1)just take your pull throttle cable and bend it so it kinks.

2)it will cause a sticky throttle. CRUISE!

you have a return cable so it's not an issue

3)ignore people telling you it's a bad idea.

[jneuf]

will this automatically un-clip if you have to stop fast or do you have to push that button?

I had a vista cruise (which appears to be exactly like the product in the ebay ad), and you just have to flip the switch back up. Whenever I rode with it on, I had my thumb on the button anyway....I really liked it.

In an emergency situation, you can also just pull the clutch and slam the brakes...while not ideal (no engine braking), it'll work.

[brewsky]

then you are a fool.

?
Coming from someone who suggests using the tension adjustment.....and you think I'm the fool???

FWIW, I didn't pay that much, not that I wouldn't if I was planning on more long touring days.

It works well, on/off with the flick of the thumb, doesn't slip or drag on the throttle tube, doesn't look like an add on, is durable, and not susceptible to weathering from sun and ozone. That might be why it is popular on the touring and sport touring forums?

I have also used Cramp Buster (helps), Vista Cruise (slipped slowly on throttle tube), Throttlemeister (didn't like the twist activation), Brake Away (excellent), and Audiovox (excellent if installed properly).

If $ is the prime consideration, you can add a set of bar end weights to your bars, and simply use a fat O-ring to roll in or out of the space between the weight and the throttle tube. It works also.

Sometimes you get what you pay for.