dblaze
Junior Member
I am suffering from numb hands while on long rides it kicks in about half an hour on the bike, has anyone experienced this and found a solution?
The bike is a FZ6 S2 naked 2008
The bike is a FZ6 S2 naked 2008
I think a bunch said something to the effect of getting the weight off of your hands, not gripping so tight, getting better grips (to reduce vibration).
Also, squeeze the tank with your thighs and hold on that way -- not with your hands. Hands just sit (maybe float) on top of the bars.
Also, ensure that you're brake and clutch levers are rotated so that your forearm and wrists are in as straight of a line as possible (using the riding position you will be in most). If there is too much bend at your wrist, it cuts blood flow and makes hand motions awkward and adds lots of tension.
For example, if you're riding in race tuck for a long time, the levers should probably be almost horizontal -- because your forearms will be horizontal. If you're upright most of the time, the levers should be angled down more.
Dennis