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Originally Posted by adouglas
You're not riding too much. You're too tense.
(Cue old joke involving a dream about teepees and wigwams).
It's very common for novice riders to be stiff and sore, and it comes from hanging on too tight.
You should be able to wiggle you elbows (do the chicken dance) at all times. You should be gripping the bars lightly (think holding eggs).
You should also use your core and your legs more than you probably are. Carry your weight on your thighs instead of your butt. Lean forward, don't stiff-arm the grips.
RELAX.
I ride a full-on supersport 100 percent of the time. My wrists, hands and arms never hurt as a result of riding. Neither does my butt.
Only two things get sore: my knees (which is because I'm 59 and have bad knees that don't take kindly to being folded up for long periods) and occasionally my neck, because of the extreme riding position. Periodic stretches take care of both.
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Thanks Douglas - quick question: how do you properly grip the throttle? When accelerating or cruising, my wrist is at an odd angle (open throttle) - how do you correct for this?