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[Scrib]

Hey guys - been cruising my new FJR around this week (new to me at least!) and noticed that I start to get a bit of dead arm/hand after about 30 mins. I am 5'9" with standard length arms I suppose - I wasn't in the circus for my short arms - would the Helibars help with this? I understand bar position is subjective, but your insights would be useful since this month it is either the bars or a Shad SH46. Thanks in advance.

Oh I HAVE tweaked the factory bars and still nada.

 

[Intech]

Hey guys - been cruising my new FJR around this week (new to me at least!) and noticed that I start to get a bit of dead arm/hand after about 30 mins. I am 5'9" with standard length arms I suppose - I wasn't in the circus for my short arms - would the Helibars help with this? I understand bar position is subjective, but your insights would be useful since this month it is either the bars or a Shad SH46. Thanks in advance.
Oh I HAVE tweaked the factory bars and still nada.

Is it your throttle hand?

 

[Geezer]

Give yourself more time and miles to get used to the bike before you spend on comfort items.

Comfort has a lot to do with your riding position and the FJR is probably different from your previous bike. There is a thread around here about 'riding like Yoda' that might help if you can find it. Basically keep your back straight and lean at the waist.

Once you are sure that you need to change the position of the bars, then, yes, many people have changed the top of the triple tree to get a better bar position and I think Heli is one option.

 

[Enn]

Hey guys - been cruising my new FJR around this week (new to me at least!) and noticed that I start to get a bit of dead arm/hand after about 30 mins. I am 5'9" with standard length arms I suppose - I wasn't in the circus for my short arms - would the Helibars help with this? I understand bar position is subjective, but your insights would be useful since this month it is either the bars or a Shad SH46. Thanks in advance.
Oh I HAVE tweaked the factory bars and still nada.

Had the same 30 minutes problem until installed the Helibars, which improved the riding position greatly. Combined with unwinding the throttle spring the riding position is now very convenient and have no problems with arm any more. Also crampbuster helps a lot on longer rides. And I have the stock seat, by the way...

 

[ScottyUSN]

Same in both arms/hands?

Do you feel like your leaning forward weight over your hands (If your bars fell off would your face smack the tank)?

Majority of your weight should be over your hips. If up and back bars would get you there, you've got your answer.

 

[Scrib]

I only feel it in my throttle hand/arm. I have wiggled around - and do ride straight up with as much weight off my arms as possible. I think it could be related to the heavy throttle on this scoot. But I also would like to feel a little more "relaxed" when sitting straight up (I feel I am reaching a bit to the throttle.) The seat is in the lowest setting and I am finding no issues with roominess if that makes any sense. Everything feels great on this bike except the dead hand issue. I never really considered doing the throttle spring since I don't like tweaking with that stuff, but might as I have read many posts that say it makes a world of difference. I am installing my G2 this weekend which I hope cures some of that low speed jitter. Will seriously be looking at a PCV since so many have said it pretty much clears that right out on the AEs.

Thanks

 

[ScottyUSN]

After I installed grip puppies, I felt no need to make any other throttle mods (spring unwind, G2, PC, etc). An $8.00 investment.

I would suggest more seat time before addressing the risers.

 

[El Toro Joe]

That will happen to me sometimes on boring rides...never happens in the twisties

 

[Scrib]

After I installed grip puppies, I felt no need to make any other throttle mods (spring unwind, G2, PC, etc). An $8.00 investment.
I would suggest more seat time before addressing the risers.

I would LOVE to do that, but the more time I am riding, the worse it gets! I have used grip puppies in the past and don't like them. They feel too big for me, I prefer the stock grips or anything skinny. I am installing my throttlemeister this weekend, which will help with the long stretch to and from the office.

 

[mcatrophy]

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..., I prefer the stock grips or anything skinny....

I found I had to grip the throttle too hard, even after the spring unwind.

Couldn't find grip puppies, so I wrapped a strip of old inner tube rubber round the twist-grip, held it with plastic ties. Much less squeeze required now, and not significantly larger.

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[FJRBluesman]

It's Friday... The 13th no less.

Just sayin'. :blink:

 

[RadioHowie]

..., I prefer the stock grips or anything skinny....

I found I had to grip the throttle too hard, even after the spring unwind.

Couldn't find grip puppies, so I wrapped a strip of old inner tube rubber round the twist-grip, held it with plastic ties. Much less squeeze required now, and not significantly larger.

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Damn, that's attractive!

Nice choice!

ps to the OP: Yer fooked. You've purchased the buzziest I-4 motorcycle ever to leave the Land of the Rising Sun. Sell it now! There is NO relief ahead.

 

[mcatrophy]

...Damn, that's attractive!

Nice choice!

...

Function over form, my friend. And cheap, very very cheap. :hehe:

 

[ScottyUSN]

Grip Puppies Clicky

Want something thinner? Goggle Wilson Pro Overgrip (tennis grip tape).

 

[Scrib]

Finally got around to posting some pics of my new JOY JOY on my site in the photo gallery section. First 2 farkles on as well! OES and TPS were about 5 minute installs then back on the road! I expect to have my gear in by mid-week then spending next weekend tearing it down and doing all my farkles at one time (at least those I have purchased so far.) :yahoo:

 

[kolonial72]

..., I prefer the stock grips or anything skinny....

I found I had to grip the throttle too hard, even after the spring unwind.

Couldn't find grip puppies, so I wrapped a strip of old inner tube rubber round the twist-grip, held it with plastic ties. Much less squeeze required now, and not significantly larger.

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Holy trailer park, Batman!

 

[escapefjrtist]

Follow Geezer's advice and do a search for Master Yoda riding position. Google is your friend for this. Another item albeit subjective, is different grips. I changed to BMW [gasp!] sport touring grips and they are by far the most comfortable I've tried.

--G

 

[Scrib]

I actually like the stock grips. Riding style doesn't help at all. Jumping on the bars.

 

[SnowAviation]

... would the Helibars help with this?

I had the same exact problem as you, in addition to lower back pain

from an old injury.

I started with Grip Puppies, while I liked them...they didn't help the numb hand.

I became one with "The Force" and even Obi-Wan could not relieve, neither the

back pain, nor the wrist/hand numbness.

Then I got a throttle rocker, Heli triple tree and risers, the back pain was

relieved but the rocker was only a little help. After I installed the Audiovox

Cruise Control my troules were all over. Actually any throttle control should

help or anything that gets you to release your grip on the throttle will help.

Now I need to address the pain in my arse, I am in on the group seat buy

coming up soon and am hopeful my riding days will get much better.