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KindredGhost · 09-11-2008, 11:42 PM

Hey Guys. I have carpal tunnel, and it seem to be getting worse. At this point I wanna change out the grips on my bike to something thicker, but couldn't really find anything at cycle gear. What do you guys recommend.

Anyone else have carpal tunnel here?

KG

**fast blue one** · 09-12-2008, 03:17 AM

I had CTS but it has cleared up. It never affected riding it was 99% from using a mouse. Personally I blame spending too much time on this forum, I think I deserve a few million credits compensation.

Hope you get yours sorted

Jman · 09-12-2008, 03:52 AM

I bought a pair of risers from Writeme, I decided not to install them. If you are interested - let me know. It raises the bar up 1" and back 1". I would think that having those installed would help alleviate some pain.

necrotimus · 09-12-2008, 06:50 AM

I think the people who have installed grip puppies say their grips are a little thicker but also soften the grips. You could also look into the crampbuster which allows you to use your palm to roll on the throttle.

and i think both together would be under $25

billm · 09-12-2008, 12:09 PM

Those risers will help & also I got a throttle lock to let me take my rt. hand off the throttle a cruising speeds.

yamaha rider87 · 09-13-2008, 03:26 AM

for a quick fix progrip makes a set of streetbike grips, and the blue matches my biker perfectly.....nice and thick, little squishy even. Got them from my local motorcycle shop, but if you want I can probably find you the link

jsl6v8 · 09-13-2008, 10:22 AM

I have carpal tunnel from 10 keying at work but it never bothers me on the bike-ust finished a 1200 mile ride in 16ish hour last night, I do find that I constantly readjust my grip, you might want to look at throttle rockers though, that should help at the least.

rsw81 · 09-13-2008, 12:38 PM

Part of what may be exacerbating your CT is your wrist position while cruising along. Remember when the doctor diagnosed you, he/she had you extend your wrist and tapped on it to see if it reproduced the pain (Tinnel's sign)? You are essentially doing this while riding while you hold the throttle open. Try repositioning your hand on the throttle if you know you are just going to be keeping speed (ie: highway).

thirty_too · 09-13-2008, 03:21 PM

i dont have CT nor do i know anyone that does that rides... sry

i cant help but hope you get better/ figure this out

Discofrank · 09-13-2008, 10:22 PM

yup i have this and it sucks when riding
even had the never conductivity test on both hands to confirm it!

i changed my bars slightly so they are a bit further back and higher to help with pressure, i cant ride a sport bike for more than 10 mins or my wrists start to hurt, and i get pins and needles in both hands
with the new bars i installed heated grips whcih i think helps but cant confirm

they other week i had a cortisone injection in my left hand and it has helped a fair bit

so best for me was taller,wider bars ( helps with steering as less effort required ) and the injection

there are some exercise you can do to help i would go ask you GP about this

09-11-2008, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
KindredGhost Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley Bike: '05 FZ6 & '98 VTR1000 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 3 Member #3706	Riding with Carpal Tunnel... Hey Guys. I have carpal tunnel, and it seem to be getting worse. At this point I wanna change out the grips on my bike to something thicker, but couldn't really find anything at cycle gear. What do you guys recommend. Anyone else have carpal tunnel here? KG Last edited by KindredGhost; 09-11-2008 at 11:43 PM.. Reason: grammatical correction

09-12-2008, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... I had CTS but it has cleared up. It never affected riding it was 99% from using a mouse. Personally I blame spending too much time on this forum, I think I deserve a few million credits compensation. Hope you get yours sorted __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

09-12-2008, 03:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jman Metamorphic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Bike: 2008 FZ6 Posts: 798 Rep Power: 12 Member #3129	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... I bought a pair of risers from Writeme, I decided not to install them. If you are interested - let me know. It raises the bar up 1" and back 1". I would think that having those installed would help alleviate some pain.

09-12-2008, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 428 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... I think the people who have installed grip puppies say their grips are a little thicker but also soften the grips. You could also look into the crampbuster which allows you to use your palm to roll on the throttle. and i think both together would be under $25 __________________ [Insert witty comment here]

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billm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pahrump, NV Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 256 Rep Power: 5 Member #1778	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... Those risers will help & also I got a throttle lock to let me take my rt. hand off the throttle a cruising speeds.

09-13-2008, 03:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
yamaha rider87 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sparks, Nevada Bike: 07 FZ6 (yamaha blue) Posts: 113 Rep Power: 3 Member #3975	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... for a quick fix progrip makes a set of streetbike grips, and the blue matches my biker perfectly.....nice and thick, little squishy even. Got them from my local motorcycle shop, but if you want I can probably find you the link __________________ R.I.P. Spinner....You're my boy Blue!!!!! frame sliders are the biker version of a reset button

09-13-2008, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
jsl6v8 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando Bike: 07 Yamaha FZ6 blue Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0 Member #4275	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... I have carpal tunnel from 10 keying at work but it never bothers me on the bike-ust finished a 1200 mile ride in 16ish hour last night, I do find that I constantly readjust my grip, you might want to look at throttle rockers though, that should help at the least.

09-13-2008, 12:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
rsw81 Keep it Kosher Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC, CA Bike: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 562 Rep Power: 8 Member #2633	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... Part of what may be exacerbating your CT is your wrist position while cruising along. Remember when the doctor diagnosed you, he/she had you extend your wrist and tapped on it to see if it reproduced the pain (Tinnel's sign)? You are essentially doing this while riding while you hold the throttle open. Try repositioning your hand on the throttle if you know you are just going to be keeping speed (ie: highway). __________________ Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't. Gear up. 2006 Blue Yamaha FZ6 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=26329818 Chocolate lovers make better lovers. Mods: R6 Projector Headlight Retrofit, dual 4300k HID kit XenonDepot, 2 Bros Exhaust, FAZR6 FE, Uncaged Frame Sliders

09-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
thirty_too FZ6 Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clemson, SC Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 204 Rep Power: 5 Member #2890	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... i dont have CT nor do i know anyone that does that rides... sry i cant help but hope you get better/ figure this out

09-13-2008, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Discofrank Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lesmurdie Bike: 06 FZ6 NAKED Posts: 136 Rep Power: 0 Member #3093	Re: Riding with Carpal Tunnel... yup i have this and it sucks when riding even had the never conductivity test on both hands to confirm it! i changed my bars slightly so they are a bit further back and higher to help with pressure, i cant ride a sport bike for more than 10 mins or my wrists start to hurt, and i get pins and needles in both hands with the new bars i installed heated grips whcih i think helps but cant confirm they other week i had a cortisone injection in my left hand and it has helped a fair bit so best for me was taller,wider bars ( helps with steering as less effort required ) and the injection there are some exercise you can do to help i would go ask you GP about this __________________ When a naked man is chasing a woman through an alley with a butcher's knife and a hard-on, I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross!

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