Do you guys/girls have any recommendation for a good summer pair of gloves which also helps with vibration issues. i notice that when i ride on highway, after 10-15 miles riding, my right hand becomes numb. i wanted to see if anyone else had this issue and what was done to remedy the issue. i am thinking of maybe switching my gloves but not sure what to get. i dont want anything too big. lightweight gloves with good protection and good dexterity.
Recommendation for good mesh gloves for vibration?
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Rotate the bars....don't lean on your wrists...all the support comes from your coreDo you guys/girls have any recommendation for a good summer pair of gloves which also helps with vibration issues. i notice that when i ride on highway, after 10-15 miles riding, my right hand becomes numb. i wanted to see if anyone else had this issue and what was done to remedy the issue. i am thinking of maybe switching my gloves but not sure what to get. i dont want anything too big. lightweight gloves with good protection and good dexterity.
in addition to leem's advice, don't over grip the controls... loosen your grip a bit, only squeeze as needed to control the throttle.
Biggest problem with throttle hand is, you can never give your grip a rest like you can with clutch side, throttle rocker or other type of "cruise control" will help on long highway rides, but I find just loosening my grip a bit helps.
Biggest problem with throttle hand is, you can never give your grip a rest like you can with clutch side, throttle rocker or other type of "cruise control" will help on long highway rides, but I find just loosening my grip a bit helps.
I second this advice. I had wrist surgery on both wrists ,but still get some pain in right hand/wrist. Loosening up my grip helps a ton. I also use a throttle lock.in addition to leem's advice, don't over grip the controls... loosen your grip a bit, only squeeze as needed to control the throttle.
Biggest problem with throttle hand is, you can never give your grip a rest like you can with clutch side, throttle rocker or other type of "cruise control" will help on long highway rides, but I find just loosening my grip a bit helps.
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I've also had sprains in my wrists, broken elbows, and a broken throttle hand, cracked right through the middle of my palm. I find it hard to ride without a cramp buster now that I've learned to ride with one. Just be careful while getting use to it you don't roll off with your fingers but leave some palm on there... you'll go into that corner really hot!
Back to the original post, I don't know a glove that will cut down on vibes. Heavier bar ends should help with vibrations. All I know from experience is my hand gets cramped easily and I've wasted money on quite a few gloves over the years. I do as much riding as possible in my Alpine Stars SMX-2 (iirc, might be wrong) gloves. Yeah they are like $75, but they are safe with real carbon knuckles and leather palm but stretchy and mesh on top. SUPER comfy. I'll be buying the exact same pair in about a year when these wear out completely.
Back to the original post, I don't know a glove that will cut down on vibes. Heavier bar ends should help with vibrations. All I know from experience is my hand gets cramped easily and I've wasted money on quite a few gloves over the years. I do as much riding as possible in my Alpine Stars SMX-2 (iirc, might be wrong) gloves. Yeah they are like $75, but they are safe with real carbon knuckles and leather palm but stretchy and mesh on top. SUPER comfy. I'll be buying the exact same pair in about a year when these wear out completely.
Yup, i messed up as usually. When i was trying to pull out old grips, i placed a wrench in between the control switch and throttle to pry it out. then i noticed that my throttle and control (starter/kill switch body) spins with the throttle. after checking for what went wrong, i realized there is a little nipple that goes into the handlebar which broke off. i tried to tighten the controls much as possible by still spins around with slight force. definitely will not be able to ride around with it. i tried supergluing the small nipple to the plastic tab inside the control but it did not work out for me. i finally gave up and just ordered a used control unit from ebay since i couldnt find the small part that's inside the control with the nipple.
On the lighter note, i was able to put the new grips on using hairspray but have to wait till 03/22 (a week from now) to get the part i need to put it all back together.
i cut the old grips off with a knife to put the news one. i should've done that in the 1st place instead of placing the wrench in between.
On the lighter note, i was able to put the new grips on using hairspray but have to wait till 03/22 (a week from now) to get the part i need to put it all back together.
i cut the old grips off with a knife to put the news one. i should've done that in the 1st place instead of placing the wrench in between.
A really thin screwdriver and compressed air works well too. I got mine off pretty easy after breaking the initial bond. Hairspray works great to put new ones on and hold in place. I've have my spider grips on going on 2 seasons and still holding on great. Should come off easier then using grip glue too.Yup, i messed up as usually. When i was trying to pull out old grips, i placed a wrench in between the control switch and throttle to pry it out. then i noticed that my throttle and control (starter/kill switch body) spins with the throttle. after checking for what went wrong, i realized there is a little nipple that goes into the handlebar which broke off. i tried to tighten the controls much as possible by still spins around with slight force. definitely will not be able to ride around with it. i tried supergluing the small nipple to the plastic tab inside the control but it did not work out for me. i finally gave up and just ordered a used control unit from ebay since i couldnt find the small part that's inside the control with the nipple.
On the lighter note, i was able to put the new grips on using hairspray but have to wait till 03/22 (a week from now) to get the part i need to put it all back together.
i cut the old grips off with a knife to put the news one. i should've done that in the 1st place instead of placing the wrench in between.
Hey Marthy,
Since you are the go to guy for everthing FZ6R, can you help me out?
When i trying to take of my grips, i used a wrench to pry it out against my right handlebar control (starter/kill switch housing). The little nipple inside the house that secures to the handle bar broken of. I got a replacement housing, but now i am not sure which way the cable is supposed to be sitting. Are the slots where both cables go inside the house facing up or down? Its on the throttle inside the housing where the throttle cable goes into. I forgot the take pics where i took it off and now i am not sure if those slots should be facing down inside the house or facing up?
Thanks in advance..
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The niples in my control were cutoff for 4.5 years, good for about 50K miles... I won't bother swaping them if I was you. Make sure they are tight.
But if you really want, one cable ooen the throttle... the other one close it. The one that open goes on top the other one goes one the bottom. Theres only one way to out them if I remember well. If I had my bike still I would remove the little cover and take a pic for you.
I'm sure someone as a copy of the manual here...
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The niples in my control were cutoff for 4.5 years, good for about 50K miles... I won't bother swaping them if I was you. Make sure they are tight.
But if you really want, one cable ooen the throttle... the other one close it. The one that open goes on top the other one goes one the bottom. Theres only one way to out them if I remember well. If I had my bike still I would remove the little cover and take a pic for you.
I'm sure someone as a copy of the manual here...
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Thanks for the quick reply... i have the service manual, but unfortunately, it does not show inside the starter housing how the cables are routed. The whole housing is sold as a unit and you cannot buy the little plastic tab with the nipple that goes inside. anyway, i am going to return the one i purchased because it had the nipple missing as well. I was able to put a small nail in the middle of the plastic tab and use plastic bonding glue to build up the "nipple" around the small nail. it fits perfectly.
i put it together. one thing I noticed is that the throttle is very responsive now. a slight touch and the rpm races up. when i put it up on my rear stand and dropped it to 1st gear, my tire started to spin even with clutch fully pulled in with no throttle moving at 7 mph (11 kph). i tried to stop it with my feet with no luck. but when the bike is on the ground it does not move till the clutch is release 1/4 way. i dont know if my throttle is slightly stuck or i am just paranoid. this is the 1st time starting her up after the winter, maybe i gotta get used to the throttle after the winter break. My RPM was idling around 1200-1300, which is normal i believe.
i put it together. one thing I noticed is that the throttle is very responsive now. a slight touch and the rpm races up. when i put it up on my rear stand and dropped it to 1st gear, my tire started to spin even with clutch fully pulled in with no throttle moving at 7 mph (11 kph). i tried to stop it with my feet with no luck. but when the bike is on the ground it does not move till the clutch is release 1/4 way. i dont know if my throttle is slightly stuck or i am just paranoid. this is the 1st time starting her up after the winter, maybe i gotta get used to the throttle after the winter break. My RPM was idling around 1200-1300, which is normal i believe.