[phuddu]

try using a hand warmer. usb powered ones also work good....like this one

 

[pvcbr250]

my throttle hand gets numb also. I try to bend my elbows a bit, take pressure off that hand, and it works a bit. It still gets numb but it gets numb later in the ride now. And something else that gets my hands numb faster is when I wear my backpack, it puts more weight on my hands. But I found that I forget and straighten out my arms when I ride therefore putting all my weight on my hands. Just fool around and youll probably find whats bothering u.

 

[Aufitt]

Holding on too tight, grip the bike with your ankles and knees, hand control inputs should be delicate...
same as steering.. light push of the inside bar.

One of the first things you learn on a dirtbike is to not grip too tightly to stop arm pump.

Different grips or gloves wont help one bit.

 

[Garcia20Fast]

my throttle hand gets numb also. I try to bend my elbows a bit, take pressure off that hand, and it works a bit. It still gets numb but it gets numb later in the ride now. And something else that gets my hands numb faster is when I wear my backpack, it puts more weight on my hands. But I found that I forget and straighten out my arms when I ride therefore putting all my weight on my hands. Just fool around and youll probably find whats bothering u.

I've also noticed that backpacking definently adds to hand numbness. I found that if i focus on putting more weight on my pegs and keeping knees firm around tank, I do not experience the numbness at all.

 

[Mylabs]

Make sure you have a good pair of gloves too. If you have gloves that vent and its cold outside, its going to make your hand go numb really quick. I tend to just lightly grip the throttle with the top of my palm then wiggle/stretch my fingers real quick to alleviate the numbness.

 

[Garcia20Fast]

I purchased the throttle hold which was mentioned earlier. I found that it really did help. It also seemed to give me a lot better control of the throttle(moving it more precisely with less effort/focus). They are very cheap and I would recommend at least giving it a try.

 

[hondafan]

These look simple and are only $20. Makes it easy to give your throttle hand a break to relieve numbness.
motorcycle throttle control

 

[Administrator]

I realize im a little late to the party here guys... But there are two suggestions I have...

1... get better grips. By the number of you stating the same issue it seems to be one common problem, the grips are too thin. The vibration from the bike and the road are transferring into the handle bars and into your hand. A thicker grip will absorb some of the vibration.

2...look into changing your bar ends. A heavier bar end will help reduce the vibrations in the handle bars as well. Not to mention protect your levers and throttle if you happen to drop your bike.

Those are the two things I would suggest to you guys.

Stew

 

[RagTag]

The grips are indeed thin, the worst I think I've ever seen on a production motorcycle. They're more like bicycle grips. Grip changes can be a pain, but I've tried the other suggestions ranging from changing my riding position, grip the bars more loosely, use a more aggresive posture, etc and that hand still starts going numb after about 15 miles. I'm going to start shopping for grips, different gloves didn't make enough of a difference.

 

[danh489]

Stiff Arms

My throttle hand hasn't gotten num at all, but my clutch hand does (though oddly enough only my ring and pinky finger). I've found I have a tendency to lock my elbows a bit, something my MSF instructor kept on pointing out. If I relax my arms and let my elbows drop, I end up with a lot less pressure on my hands and no numbness. Gonna take some practice to break that habit.

 

[Administrator]

You can change riding technique all you guys want, but the vibrations are always going to be the same. Grips and bar ends look like the best solution.

I know ducati has stock grips that a lot of my friends use... those might be a good option.

Stew

 

[madd-trapper]

Try some Vagisil.

 

[hondafan]

I started using 89 octane fuel (R+M/2) and it has reduced hand numbing by about 75%.

 

[Garcia20Fast]

^^nice

 

[TheInkedOne]

I've found that posture is key when I first started riding. Eventually you'll get more comfortable and find your comfort zone

 

[Metalstorm]

My throttle hand goes numb as well. But I have a little nerve damage and bad circulation in the right hand so this happens on all bikes.
Keeping a looser grip on the throttle will help keep the blood flowing. Also keep your arms bent and weigh the foot pegs so you're not using your arms or hands as an anchor. The anchor should be the balls of you're feet. This will also 'trick' your bike into thinking it has a lower center of gravity and handling will improve as well.

 

[Carbonado]

At 100 kph there is enough wind pressure on my head & shoulders to take weight off the hands. So, for highway riding I never get any numbness. If around town a lot I feel the weight on my hands and get some numbness. Gripping the tank with knees and tensing back muscles helps a lot but hard to maintain this for long. Sliding forward on the seat and sitting more upright also helps a bit.

 

[wafwaf]

I had the same problem and we changed to larger grips, it made a significant improvement. Being relaxed and moving whenever possible is the other improvement.

 

[CBR_Rod]

You guys might try some grip puppies

 

[steveeeee]

What size grips does the CBR 250 have? 7/8"?