grip the tank with your thighs, keep your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle, support the upper torso with your ab muscle instead of your arms/wrist.....
I do agree about gripping the tank with your thighs....that will make a world of difference. Before I put on my tankslapper kit, I was afraid I would mark the finish, so my arms did ALL the work. Just squeeze the tank with your legs when needed and you'll notice a tremendous difference..Leonardo629 said:grip the tank with your thighs, keep your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle, support the upper torso with your ab muscle instead of your arms/wrist.....
Only my right hand gets numb. When it 1st happened the words of my Dad ran through my head, no wait, now I think about it he said I'd go blind if I didn't stop that. Actually my right hand does get numb but at my age better my hand when I'm riding this thing than my brain right?BigRome said:I was just wondering. How do the rest of you ride your bike? Whats your body position in just noraml everyday riding. i have 600 miles and still can't get comfortable. My hands go numb :x (not grippig bars tight).just wondering if some of you are having the same problems.BTW I have been doing mostly commuting. i have track day sched May 25. Mind you i have no problems when i'm ripping it up :twisted: .
That is one of the first thing I do, right outta' the box. Adjust the levers.Karaya One said:make sure you also drop the brake and clutch levers down to a comfortable position. too manny bikers leave them at around a 90 degree angle which puts too much stress on the wrists. angle them down, adjust the reach and you will feel better.
Dont forget to stay active as well off the bike.
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thanks bro, its just that i've had a broken wrist (tiny bone in my right hand) for 2 years now & makes the position i hold my wrist at either hurt or feel fine & the free play is killing me...just dont recall that much play in past bikes.IronNutz said:If you don't like the freeplay in the throttle, it's super easy to adjust it out. Just loosen the lock nut, turn the adjuster to get it where you like, and tighten the lock nut back down. I think there's probably pictures in the owners manual for something like that, let me check...
Edit: Yup, page 115.
New bike, new cables, usually just adjust it once it's broken in and never have to touch it again.Wagz said:...just dont recall that much play in past bikes.
good point, this is my first brand new bikefreq said:New bike, new cables, usually just adjust it once it's broken in and never have to touch it again.Wagz said:...just dont recall that much play in past bikes.