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hiscot · #1 Post by **hiscot** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:04 pm

Since getting this bike my hands are now getting numb after a very short ride , I suspect its me rather than the bike however whilst the clutch can be shaken back to life the throttle becomes a brake as soon as the hand is lifted
I expect it may be time for a doctors trip but has anyone else found this to be a problem with forward weight on the hands , maybe better grips ?
I have fitted hellibars and love this bike but its starting to become unrideable
apart from new hands is there anything that can make this more bearable
bob

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:28 pm

get the bike on a paddock stand, and then sit on it - get a fried to take a side photo

look at your posture and positioning

chances are that your wrists are cocked

oh - rest your hands on the bars, don't grip them

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:28 pm

Stop putting the weight on your hands/arms.
If you take more of your weight through your trunk and use your arms for operating the controls rather than support, it becomes a whole lot more comfortable.

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:31 pm

keep up grand dad

D-Rider · #5 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:34 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:keep up grand dad

LOL - same time of posting by the look of it ...... with essentially the same message.

Had you taken the time to clarify what you mean by a "fried", I'd have beaten you to it!

MartDude · #6 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:47 pm

Are your brake and clutch levers orientated correctly for your riding position?. With your usual fingers on the levers, the backs of your hands should continue the line of your forearms.

hiscot · #7 Post by **hiscot** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:06 pm

thanks some good advice here , I will see how I get on

#8 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:46 pm

I'd second the advice about angle of controls. When I bought my red/anthracite Falco (new) I found the angle of the clutch and brake levers unbearable. I was getting cramps after 50 miles.

I took the rather drastic step of removing the brass locating pegs in the inside of the switchgear, which meant I could rotate the switchgear (and mor importantly the levers) to a position which suited me. The improvement was immense.

To remove the brass pegs I just heated them up with a soldering iron until the plastic gave up its grip then pulled them out with pliers. Once you've done that you can position the controls at whatever angle you like.

Falcopops · #9 Post by **Falcopops** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:35 pm

All good advice and in the interim you can use the fast idle lever to keep the revs up while you shake some life back into your throttle hand.

If yours is set like mine was you may need to adjust the stop screw to improve the amount of lever travel that is effective.

hiscot · #10 Post by **hiscot** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:10 pm

Falcopops wrote:All good advice and in the interim you can use the fast idle lever to keep the revs up while you shake some life back into your throttle hand.

If yours is set like mine was you may need to adjust the stop screw to improve the amount of lever travel that is effective.

Brilliant a mechanical cruise control , I do need to adjust those levers as well ( my wrist is cocked )
thanks all

Chabby · #11 Post by **Chabby** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:13 am

Just seen this as have been away on the Falco for a couple of weeks.

I have always found the bike a bit tingly but this time away have had real problems with numb digits/pins and needles - so much so that I'm still having problems a couple of weeks on.

I definitely think its more me than the bike at fault but if I don't find a solution, its days as a sports tourer are limited.

My controls are set up fine but the bar end weights are not original, they're an alloy aftermarket pair fitted after I lost one some time ago.

I'm thinking I'll re-fit an original set to see if that helps damp out the vibes or maybe experiment with heavier ones if I can find them.

Funny...always thought it would be my dodgy hip or knees which would eventually be the limiting factor on how I use the bike - not numb hands.

Falcopops · #12 Post by **Falcopops** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:30 am

I've ditched the original bar ends a long time back and fitted skinny little ally barkbuster thingies. I'm not aware of any change in the vibrations and just did a 1000km weekend.

I reckon that it's probably down to the tune or balance of the bike, or a number of other potential out of balance items. Since you've (Chabby) not had problems before, but now have that would tend to support my theory.

worn tyres can induce a vibe, a lost wheel weight, change in TB synch could all make a difference wither individually or in combination.

Just my thoughts

Dalemac · #13 Post by **Dalemac** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:15 am

I did 500 miles in two days couple of weeks back. After a while i noticed my right hand only was going numb. The whole right handlebar seems to vibrate and causes the issue.

Bar end weights are identical on both sides.

I might have to check everything is torqued up and see how it goes.

Firestarter · #14 Post by **Firestarter** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:30 am

Dalemac wrote:I did 500 miles in two days couple of weeks back. After a while i noticed my right hand only was going numb. The whole right handlebar seems to vibrate and causes the issue.

Bar end weights are identical on both sides.

I might have to check everything is torqued up and see how it goes.

Possibly you just notice it more on right bar than left, cos you're holding the throttle on that bar.

I've noticed different gloves have an effect as well

fatboy · #15 Post by **fatboy** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:15 pm

Also worth checking everything is done up tight, loose fasteners can give some awful vibey sensations.
My rear sprocket carrier nuts worked themselves loose ( despite use of Loctite ), I honestly thought my gearbox was about to let go in a big, bad, expensive way