Throttle hand getting numb

[dle.cool.chips]

i did a series of changes and the numbness has disappeared.
1. New rizoma handle bar, lux grip, and 60 mm riser. At first, this seemed to be too upright and completely changed the steering dynamic. However, after tilting the bar down 1 knot (i.e. << 5 deg), it's now perfect. Similar steering dynamic to original bar, much better ergo. I suggest to adjust original bar first (i.e. tilting down), different riser, before replacing it.
2. More relaxed and lighter grip on handle bar, stronger grip on tank with knee.
3. There was no steering damper from Ducati for 1100 evo. Don't seem to need this at the moment.

Happy motoring!

[ducatistopazzo]

Try wearing thinner - fingerless slightly palm padded bicycle or weight lifting gloves under your riding gloves.

[giantdefy]

Originally Posted by ducatistopazzo

Try wearing thinner - fingerless slightly palm padded bicycle or weight lifting gloves under your riding gloves.

thats an idea for comfort, but seriously bad idea for safety.

Ive owned 12 sportbikes prior to the monster. Funny thing is, the monster is the only bike where I dont get the handlebar buzz/sleepy hand. Sportbikes after 30 minutes and the hand goes to sleep, 3 hours non-stop on the monster and no issues. I still get a buzz, but its not bad at all. Ive attempted to totally eliminate the buzz by adding some Motovation bar ends. It did nothing to contribute to eliminating buzz. That was a $100 experiment with no positive results.

[sofadriver]

I'm the numb hands poster child.

After 20 years I discovered the real root cause of hand numbness (for me, anyhow). The seats of modern sport/sporty bikes have too much forward slope. It doesn't matter the position of your upper body, from full tuck to bolt upright, if you have to unconsciously keep yourself from sliding forward you're going to be putting too much weight on your hands and they're gonna' get numb......Period. Learning to use your core muscles, loosening your grip, BBs in the bars or heavy bar end weights will do nothing to relieve that extra weight on your wrists and hands if you're mid-section is still trying to slide forward.

Take that slope out of your seat and you'll be a believer. Seat mods are easy to do. Your hands will thank you and taking that extra weight off your hands (and handlebars) will even make your bike handle better.

[dle.cool.chips]

Agreed with you on relaxing the grip. This can be done with either moving the handlebar slightly backward with riser or modifying the seat as suggested. This Sargent seat seemed to do that. It looks comfortable but not as svelte as the factory 'touring' seat. Strengthen core muscle also helps.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/ducws6961000.htm

[maviszook]

Could be carpal tunnel.
A little gel pad can help.
Numb = getting nerve damage

[toniabc]

Originally Posted by metroplex

I swapped out my stock grips for a set of Pro Grip 719. The 717 would also work and looks a LOT like the ones that Ducati Corse uses on the MotoGP Desmosedici bikes. These are dual-compound, hard rubber where it grips the handlebar/throttle, and soft-gel where your hand touches the grip. 22-25mm in diameter and 122-127mm in length is about what I needed.

I tested mine for a 35 minute ride and my hands never went numb. I checked my Ducati Data Analyzer log and noticed that I was able to open the throttle more, ride a little faster in the turns, and with proper posture it worked very well. I even wore the Alpinestars GP Pro gloves which always tended to make my hands hurt a bit more. The Held Phantoms were more comfortable even with the stock grips, but the numbness would always come within 10-20 minutes of riding.

I think the soft-gel does the trick in dampening the felt vibration. They were about $15-$20 and came highly recommended.

Hi metroplex.

Can you please publish links or part number names so that I can check the items and buy them.

Regards,
Toni

[DucUp]

Google is your friend Toni,
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/p...FRNS7AodRw6Z0w

[metroplex]

A good price is about $12-$18 for the pair.

The 719 are easy to install and good to go. I actually switched to the 717s and they look almost exactly like Casey Stoner's grips on the Ducati GP9-GP10, except his have the red "Xs" on the bottom as well. They are ultra soft and grippy/abrasive on my A* gloves. Note that the 717s are CLOSED ended, so you need to cut open the ends using a tool or some other method.

The 780 has the same texture as the 717, but is single compound (soft) and open ended so they will slide right on without needing to cut the ends.

I bought mine from Motorcycle Superstore.