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Originally Posted by adouglas
If you just can't get the hang of it and feel like throwing money at the bike instead of working on skill
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Never say that again....
The hardware is an option to assist and/or make it easier and sometimes faster. Its NEVER a replacement for the skill, not when talking about throttle control.
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Jeff
Mr. Fist is right, relax.... I would bet, you have a lot of tightness in your shoulders as well. Thing is those muscles are bigger and can take more abuse than the little ones in your hands and arms.
Do a check every now and then to ensure you are loose on the bars. It's mostly described as the chicken dance. Flap those arms and elbows to make sure you're not too tight. Once you have it nailed, you can ride for days back to back without soreness. Mr. Fist would know, we have been to the track multiple times back to back days. He knows, he has been there, done that, got the tee shirt.
Also, while the comments here are pretty good, don't get confused about the grip of the throttle. Once you crack it open, keep smoothly and progressively rolling for the remainder of the turn. Stopping the throttle roll mid-corner to regrip is NOT a good thing. Hardware could help, but I say a bit of skill and added flexibility will serve you better unless you have an "old wrist injury" or other issue that limits your range of motion.