pins and needles

[Ros]

  nice diagram, Boomer

[aljaxon]

I like the diagram too!! it is an elbow and wrist droop that's causing the cutting off my circulation at the wrist.

all it would take is some kind of  forearm rests attached to the bars and that would make cruising even more or a relaxed affair.
even though it looks as if I have attended the pigeon-shit school of welding I have just learnt to tig weld and might mock up something

[pistole]

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- before I got used to the GTR , I tried a wrist support (as above).

- it was just plain inconvenient , with all that strapping under the riding gloves.

- after many thousands of miles , the body just conditioned itself.

- so , imho , just go out and ride more. Proper posture is great too.

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[aljaxon]

update, ive just realised that my bike is fitted with risers and pretty big looking ones at that, im guessing  at least 60mm.
gonna whip them off and hopefully that will help the pins and needles and also put my head just out of the wind.
I was pointed out this by another gtr owner who also said I had nice crash bars and a good rad cover.(I was gonna buy one o them )

[Alfor]

Any suggestions on where to get some heavier bar ends other than the us?

[Charlie747]

OK I'm a late to this party but....................here goes.....................

"If you want to compare vibes, ride an early 80s parallel twin.
After that even a Harley feels smooth." Copyright  Boomer on: June 17, 2013, 01:00:53 PM

May I with respect suggest trying BSA A10 / Norton Commando / Suzuki GT500 for examples of why balancer shafts were invented.

Unlike Winston's straight six motor which has perfect primary and secondary balance our good old GTR's straight 4 motor will suffer from secondary balance vibration which manifests itself as a high frequency buzzing to the rider felt or not through all or some of the body contact areas with the bike.

On my resent 1st longish trip just shy of 400 miles to Limerick I found my throttle hand suffering the same as comments made over the years on the site. This despite me being unawares of any vibration through the grip.

I played around with the screen height allowing wind pressure to take body weight off my hands which made the trip back far more pleasant but will now be looking at Grip Puppies for enhanced pleasure 

- though you didn't ask me , I prefer the missionary position.



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So how does your bike perform with the wheels in the air then? 

Thanks for the info ref Grip Puppies and that strange looking throttle thingy

Charlie

[Richard]

Hi again

I bought a pair of Grip Puppies and fitted them last week - no long runs yet but I am sure they are helping.
Also bought one of those plastic throttle things, didn't get on with it at all, just got in the way

Richard

[mecki]

Also bought one of those plastic throttle things, didn't get on with it at all, just got in the way

Richard

I had the same impression when I first put mine on but after a while I got used to it.
Especially on long trips they really help because you can operate the throttle by just using your thumb. 

[Richard]

I had the same impression when I first put mine on but after a while I got used to it.
Especially on long trips they really help because you can operate the throttle by just using your thumb. 

OK thanks, I will rescue it from the rubbish heap and give it a second chance

Richard

[Lonewolf]

I have to admit I threw my 'cruise control' gadget away also. Seemed a bit cheap and pointless.

[mecki]

I have to admit I threw my 'cruise control' gadget away also. Seemed a bit cheap and pointless.

As I said, like real cruise control it is only any good on long (motorway) hauls, really.
I usually don't have any problems with my right hand up to the second tank stop but after that the right hand starts to get stiff and numb.
But with the gadget I can go all day without that problem. 
At first the blasted thing just seemed to be in the way of the thumb, but once I got used to it and changed my grip it didn't bother me anymore and now I just leave it on even if I don't go touring.

[Boomer]

I have the ThrottleMeister throttle lock on mine.
They replace the bar end weight and hold the throttle wherever you set it.
You can still shut the throttle manually even with the lock on and can adjust it for up/down hills.
Not cheap but unobtrusive and functional.
I bought the heavy weight version as when fitted to my GTR1000 (same fittings) it helps damp the vibrations.

[flatfour]

Today I went to the classic meet at Donington and, with an early start and empty roads, thought that I would try the "ECO" setting. I have not used this before in the 5,000 + miles that I have covered on the GTR. I could not feel any difference in throttle response or running, however after around 25 miles my right fingers went numb. This has not happened before with the GTR, even on days where I have covered close to 500 miles. I switched back to "Normal" and moved the hand around to take away the numbness and rode a further 110 miles with no problems.

On the way home, I tried "ECO" again, with the same result.

It is just a thought, but if you find problems with numb fingers, it may be worth trying the bike in "Normal" if you usually use "ECO" (and possibly the reverse if you don't).

I don't know why this happens, it may be just my bike/me, but worth a try perhaps if you have vibration problems?

[2kwacks]

I use one of theses if I'm on long run http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Throttle-Aid-Clamp-Over-Cruise-Control-Fits-7-8-And-1-Bars-/300934616896?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item461119d740  dose the trick for me, I also feather the front brake "force of habit" always done it and this clever but simple and cheap device dose the job

[doebag]

Well I have had my bike just over a year, and for the first time yesterday, felt some pins and needles.
Right hand only, engine RPM about 4,500, cruising at about an indicated 90mph for quite a few miles on a fairly empty motorway.
Changed road/engine speed and it seemed to go away, so definately there, but being only on my throttle hand did make me wonder about the handlebar mounting being the cause.