tingling fingers.

[kamae]

hi do you any gsers get tingling hands thru the handlebars,had my gs 3yrs and this is the first time i haved this.gonna go to the doc cause one a the mates sayed it could be white figer or carpal tunnel syndrome due to the vibes of the bike.hand are tingling for somtime after riding it.if doc confirms it is then gs is up for sale but i hope not.cheers again.

 

[roadrider]

hi do you any gsers get tingling hands thru the handlebars,had my gs 3yrs and this is the first time i haved this.gonna go to the doc cause one a the mates sayed it could be white figer or carpal tunnel syndrome due to the vibes of the bike.hand are tingling for somtime after riding it.if doc confirms it is then gs is up for sale but i hope not.cheers again.

carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a ligament in the wrist putting pressure on a nerve. You can tell if this the case by checking if the tingling and numbness is only in your first 2 fingers and thumb and if your last 2 fingers are not. It's not caused by
riding a bike, you can be born with it, and the systems appear as you get older. Or by the type of job you do, You can have an opp to cure it.

White finger is usually caused by constant everyday use of vibrating power tools over a long period of time. (as in years) and not wearing thick gloves.
John

 

[Cheesy Mike]

If I did more than about 80 miles in one go on my Aprilia Pegaso I used to get exactly the same problem. Now I have an R1150GS I don't get any problems at all.

Dumb question, but are you gripping the bars too tight? Would changing the position of the bar or fitting a riser make it more comfortable and thus encourage you not to grip as tight?

Has anything changed with the bike to cause vibration?

(b.t.w. it is not often you get the chance to call a Scotsman tight fisted )

Mike

 

[kamae]

tingling fingers

hi i fitted alloy wheels which drop front 1in,come to think of it i fitted the alloys 3-4wks ago and i have never had this tingling finger shit before that,il get bar risers.,any risers yous recommend.cheers again.

 

[Cheesy Mike]

No idea about bar risers. Mike O has some fitted on his bike.

Mike

 

[Phil Reynolds]

Touratech (now in Wales) do good bar risers, they raise the bars about an inch and make it more relaxing to ride.
They cost around thirty quid. If you call Bracken in London, they'll give you Touratechs new number. I hope this cures your tingling!

 

[judge]

Allow me...

Touratech UK Ltd
Craig-Y-Nos Castle
Brecon Road
Pen-Y-Cae
Powys, Wales, UK, SA9 1GL
Tel: 01639-730320, Fax: 01639-731031

Email: [email protected]

 

[MikeO]

No idea about bar risers. Mike O has some fitted on his bike.

Mike

Correct - I have bar risers - on my Pro Taper bars.....


MikeO

 

[AndyT]

I have recently had my 850GS serviced (12000 miles) and when I picked it up there was definately more vibes coming through the bars and I suspect that when they adjusted the throttle bodies (or whatever they're called) they are not quite in synch. I'm off to the Alps on Tuesday and I'll let you know how I get on.

HAve Fun

AndyT

 

[roadrider]

tingling fingers more info

Re: tingling fingers.
Re: tingling fingers.
carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a ligament in the wrist putting pressure on a nerve. You can easily tell if this the case by checking if the tingling and numbness is only in your first 2 fingers and thumb and if your last 2 fingers are not.
It's not caused by riding a bike, you can be born with it, and the systems appear as you get older. Or by the type of job you do, or just by the tightening of the ligament caused by aging. You can have an a nerve test and an opp to cure it. (been there, done that).

White finger is usually caused by constant everyday use of vibrating power tools or similar over a long period of time. (as in years) and not wearing thick gloves. (been there, done that).

Have you changed your gloves lately, riding style, do you have heated grips (this helps).

John