What's causing this?

[Picon biere]

I've got a 2013 RT and added some Nippy Norman bar extenders that help rear wards vision via the mirrors. Being old school I ride with two fingers covering the clutch and front brake and have started to get vibration dead fingers in my right hand. Has anybody else experienced this? Left hand side is ok. Bike has done 1500 miles. Not sure if it's the Nippy Norman plates adding to the issue. Other than that the bike is a blast. Any comments appreciated

 

[JJH]

Yes you have raised the handle bars which gives you a better view in the mirrors but also has the unwanted side issue of putting your paws in the wind blast. You should notice your gloves getting wetter than they used to. I had an rt been there done that. JJH

 

[busy builder]

have you tightened the bar bolts too tight ?

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

I have a 2013 RT and Wunderlich various risers, much more comfy for me (6'5") than stock height.

Also have GS mirrors with Wunderlich extenders so tend to use them more than the original mirrors.

No vibrations for me and only ever get numb fingers when on tests or other nervy times, so would hope the risers are helping you not causing probs....

 

[Soft Lad]

Well I've done nothing to my RT and I have recently noticed my right hand going numb so much so I put the cruise on and shake my hand to get the blood back in it. Only noticed it the last couple of weeks. I wondered whether there was a vibration from somewhere that was traveling up the bars. I am thinking of popping it in the dealers soon.

 

[Picon biere]

Well I've done nothing to my RT and I have recently noticed my right hand going numb so much so I put the cruise on and shake my hand to get the blood back in it. Only noticed it the last couple of weeks. I wondered whether there was a vibration from somewhere that was traveling up the bars. I am thinking of popping it in the dealers soon.

Good to find someone else with the problem. Wondered if bigger bar weights if they exist might help. Would appreciate dealers comments

 

[dicktheleg]

I used to get numb finger on my right hand (R1150GS), fitted some grip puppies and no problems since.

The increase in softness and grip diameter sorted it for me, it's a cheap mod.

 

[busy builder]

have you tried Grip Puppies ?

 

[richardbd]

I started to notice my Multistrada making my thumb joints numb a while ago.

Turns out it's the early stages of arthritis!