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Re: for Greg - handlebar vibration



Dear Donny,

I agree with you observations below to a certain extent. I'm taking a
two-pronged, multi-tiered approach to solve the problem. First, I'm getting
gel grips put on my bike (pick it up Friday so my wife and I will have a
matching pair) which are larger and more shock absorbant. Second, I'm going
to focus my riding style towards a light grip and straight wrist. If that
does not work, the next next tier is heavier bar ends. Finally, I'll have my
dealer put Sprint ST bars (direct replacement) that will change the riding
position.

Regards,

Greg



>
> Dear Greg;
>
>        I read your note with great interest; the last few years I've
>had a real problem with my old T-3 Sprint putting my fingers and
>hands completely to sleep. The Doc said it was a result of aging and
>vibration. Changing to late-model Trophy bars helped delay the onset
>a few hours but were the same in the long run. I had been writing it
>off to the insidious effects of old age (66) when I bought my new RS
>in January and dicovered that, even on a 300-400 mile day my fingers
>weren't numbed at all. Also, my RS is extremely smooth; none of the
>buzz of my old Sprint. My son also has a new RS and his is dead
>smooth also! Bikes vary also, I know my old 1000 V-4 Intercepror was
>smooth as a turbine but my buddy's VFR800i vibrates even worse than
>my old Sprint!
>
>        After doing some experimenting, I'm now convinced that it's a
>direct result of the angle between your hand and forearm, in other
>words the angle of your wrist, that brings on the numbness. I've also
>played with ankle angles and found certain angles that would put my
>feet to sleep. Any neurologists on the list?
>
>                                         donnydogood   - - - o%\o
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