Do you guys get sore wrist and neck pain too?

[RJprod]

I notice sometimes my throttle wrist getting sore while riding. I try to put as less pressure on the handlebars as I can, but it still hurts. My neck hurts also, but I attribute that to me not being used to having a giant thing on my head.

Do you guys get this too, or is it just a noobie thing? How can I avoid it....?

[Motofool]

Try keeping your head leaning forward.

Try holding the throttle at a lesser angle than the angle formed by the handlebar.

Check these links out:

http://motorcycle.honda.ca/Content/m...deSmart_EN.pdf

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ri...ding-position/

http://www.sportrider.com/ride/rss/1...n/viewall.html

[RJprod]

Originally Posted by Motofool

Try keeping your head leaning forward.

Try holding the throttle at a lesser angle than the angle formed by the handlebar.

I used my thumb, the index finger and my palm to twist the throttle, and the rest of my fingers resting on the front brake. that's probably one reason the wrist hurts...

[Motofool]

Yes, that may be the problem, specially if the lever is not at a natural angle with your hand.

The normal way to hold the throttle is with the thumb, the annular and the pinky.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3118/5...85a41083_z.jpg

The index and the middle rest over the lever.

Don't hold it harder than you would hold a tube of dental paste.

[RJprod]

Originally Posted by Motofool

Yes, that may be the problem, specially if the lever is not at a natural angle with your hand.

The normal way to hold the throttle is with the thumb, the annular and the pinky.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3118/5...85a41083_z.jpg

The index and the middle rest over the lever.

Don't hold it harder than you would hold a tube of dental paste.

ok ok... I'll try that tomorrow

[headshrink]

I can get a sore wrist from typing one-handed.

[Jono]

I remember having similar issues when I started riding. It goes away after more time in the saddle. It did for me at least.

[dave42]

Originally Posted by Jono

I remember having similar issues when I started riding. It goes away after more time in the saddle. It did for me at least.

I had the same thing too; combination of getting used to having to twist the throttle and possibly gripping too tight. Or if you're on the freeway a lot, maybe shift your hand so it's not so twisted for a long period of time.

[Trailerboy531]

Motofool has already covered the proper hand posture. As far as your head your helmet may just be a heavy one, what kind do you have? I had an Icon Airframe that was like wearing a boulder and I got neck pain after long rides but I switched to a new helmet, the Nexx XR1R (the world's lightest helmet) and I've never had neck pain since. Maybe you should look in to a lighter option?

[Whiskey]

A double bubble screen will deflect the wind blast up over your head, if wind is hitting you in the face your neck is working harder to keep your head steady.

Grip the tank with your legs & use your core to support you, there shouldn't be any weight on your wrists, if you can't let go of the left handlebar & let your hand hang by the side without upsetting the bike you're putting too much weight on your wrists (it's best done somewhere with a bit of space & no traffic)

You may just not be used to the bike yet & need a bit more time to adapt to it, core strength & stability work may help.

[adouglas]

Originally Posted by headshrink

I can get a sore wrist from typing one-handed.

Overshare!

[Joshorilla]

How old are you if you don't mind me asking, these aches and pains are not uncommon for older people that ride, an ibuprofen may help.

[BRad704]

My first thought when I saw wrist-pain was part if the Twist 2 vid. Where the kids commented about the R6 guy chopping the throttle constantly.

If it were a body weight pressure issue, I would expect both wrists to hurt. Maybe you are subconsciously over working the throttle without being smooth...

That is total-newb-to-newb input though. YMMV

[RJprod]

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

How old are you if you don't mind me asking, these aches and pains are not uncommon for older people that ride, an ibuprofen may help.

lol. turning 23 in May..

[RJprod]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

A double bubble screen will deflect the wind blast up over your head, if wind is hitting you in the face your neck is working harder to keep your head steady.

Grip the tank with your legs & use your core to support you, there shouldn't be any weight on your wrists, if you can't let go of the left handlebar & let your hand hang by the side without upsetting the bike you're putting too much weight on your wrists (it's best done somewhere with a bit of space & no traffic)

You may just not be used to the bike yet & need a bit more time to adapt to it, core strength & stability work may help.

I'll try gripping the tank with my thighs to c if it works..

[RJprod]

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Motofool has already covered the proper hand posture. As far as your head your helmet may just be a heavy one, what kind do you have? I had an Icon Airframe that was like wearing a boulder and I got neck pain after long rides but I switched to a new helmet, the Nexx XR1R (the world's lightest helmet) and I've never had neck pain since. Maybe you should look in to a lighter option?

I have a cheap one.. bilt. cost less than 100$ I think

[Joshorilla]

When I first started riding my wrists were so sore, I was gripping the bars so hard, like I would with a pushbike so the wheel didn't get taken by a pot hole or something.

Loosened up, natural position, it went away.

[mlj2093]

I've been riding just over 2 years and its something that goes away with time. I find that in the beginning I put alot of wait on the bars because I felt it controlled the bike best. Once I started using my core and gripping the tank I found the bike to be more stable and the pain was gone. But its a matter of getting comfortable with the bike and it will work itself out.

As far as the neck, the helmet could be a big contributor. My first helmet was a Zoan, also super cheap, and it was the least aerodynamic helmet ever. I would definitely recommend a Double Bubble wind screen and a better hemet.

I also turn 23 in May.

[CC Cowboy]

Originally Posted by RJprod

I notice sometimes my throttle wrist getting sore while riding. I try to put as less pressure on the handlebars as I can, but it still hurts. My neck hurts also, but I attribute that to me not being used to having a giant thing on my head.

Do you guys get this too, or is it just a noobie thing? How can I avoid it....?

I get it all the time after not riding for a while. I try and buy the ligthest helmet whenever I get a new one. It passes with time in the saddle. The wrist pain also goes away with time. Cruise control will help (or riding with no hands).

[zedzedR]

Loosen up on the bars!

[lgk]

use your back and abs to support your body, and use your thighs/knees to provide stability.

take the weight off your wrists and you will hurt less and have more control over the bike.

[cbinker]

how often do you do exercise your core? a stronger core and using it relieves much of the problems you describe. You use the bars to control direction, not hold on to the bike. Use your legs to hold yourself onto the bike.

[Trailerboy531]

Originally Posted by RJprod

I have a cheap one.. bilt. cost less than 100$ I think

Ha. I had a friend that had a Bilt helmet. He wanted to replace it because it felt cheap, he didnt like it, and he wasn't confident that it would protect him in a crash. So he ordered a Shoei and a couple of days later we went on a ride together. He landed up crashing in that ride - the day before his new Shoei arrived. The Bilt did it's job! But it's still a heavy bitch

[shovit]

Originally Posted by zedzedR

Loosen up on the bars!

+1


Looking at bicycling is a good way to see body position, just look how he bend his back and arms.

Keep your arms like this or even more bent while riding and you will notice neck and wrist pain gone. You will feel discomfort at first in your back but that just means you are using muscles you never used before

Another tip is ride with just your right hand on the throttle and your left arm hanging free or resting on tank while riding, it will force you to relax. Cornering is a bit tricky but you will soon discover how little input you need to make the bike turn. Don't forget to use your left hand when you stop and shifting.

With correct body position you should be able to do like this:

Link to original page on YouTube.

[CC Cowboy]

Originally Posted by zedzedR

Loosen up at the bars!

Works for me!

[leed]

If you think your natural wrist position when your hands are on the levers is something that is bothersome... Don't forget you can adjust your levers! That is, rotate them on the bars [to some extent anyways, be careful for the switches and their wires/connectors]. It can make a world of difference! But +1 for staying loose in the bars [keeps steering input smooth too]!

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by shovit

Another tip is ride with just your right hand on the throttle and your left arm hanging free or resting on tank while riding, it will force you to relax. Cornering is a bit tricky but you will soon discover how little input you need to make the bike turn. Don't forget to use your left hand when you stop and shifting.

Not to be a hypocrite as I suggested the same thing as a test of how much weight he's putting on the bars, but riding like that for an extended period of time is asking for trouble.

[shovit]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Not to be a hypocrite as I suggested the same thing as a test of how much weight he's putting on the bars, but riding like that for an extended period of time is asking for trouble.

Probably better, but doesn't hurt doing it sometimes in easy corners at safe speeds. Learning being smooth and having right body position will make it easier for you to wave to others while leaned over

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by shovit

Probably better, but doesn't hurt doing it sometimes in easy corners at safe speeds. Learning being smooth and having right body position will make it easier for you to wave to others while leaned over

We drive on the left where I live, so we nod instead of waving & the twisty roads can be about as smooth as the surface of the moon, with hedges on each side & all sorts of crap on them.

If there's no challenge it's no fun

[headshrink]

Originally Posted by adouglas

Overshare!

Yeah, I was just in a silly mood & it seemed like a silly thing to say.

[RJprod]

I just wanted to update you guys.. I've been more relaxed with the handle bar. I changed my way of twisting the throttle to the ordiary way you guys suggested...

I traveled from tampa to Miami with no major problem. I gripped the tank with my thighs and crouch a little. My neck still hurt, but I figured I would just have to get a better helmet... Studpid "bilt"..


Thanks for your advices, guys.....

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by RJprod

I just wanted to update you guys.. I've been more relaxed with the handle bar. I changed my way of twisting the throttle to the ordiary way you guys suggested...

I traveled from tampa to Miami with no major problem. I gripped the tank with my thighs and crouch a little. My neck still hurt, but I figured I would just have to get a better helmet... Studpid "bilt"..


Thanks for your advices, guys.....

A double bubble screen should help you with that, wind bounces your head around & you have to work harder to keep your head steady.

Even a light lid will feel heavy if your neck is being worked out.

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by RJprod

.........I traveled from Tampa to Miami with no major problem......

You are my hero !!!

That trip is a huge one, specially for someone who started riding last month !

[RJprod]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

A double bubble screen should help you with that, wind bounces your head around & you have to work harder to keep your head steady.

Even a light lid will feel heavy if your neck is being worked out.

I can't find a place online to do buy the windsreen

[nickjpass]

My wrist and neck become sore every time I shower.

[lgk]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

My wrist and neck become sore every time I shower.

does it happen when you get on the computer as well?

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by nickjpass

My wrist and neck become sore every time I shower.

[nickjpass]

Originally Posted by lgk

does it happen when you get on the computer as well?

Depends if I'm on a marathon or not.

[adouglas]

Originally Posted by RJprod

I can't find a place online to do buy the windsreen

Google is your friend

http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/

[adouglas]

Originally Posted by RJprod

I gripped the tank with my thighs and crouch a little. My neck still hurt, but I figured I would just have to get a better helmet... Studpid "bilt"..


Thanks for your advices, guys.....

Think about how your spine works.

If you crunch forward (hump your back and duck your head) the top of your spine will be pointing more forward, forcing you to crane your neck.

If you arch your back (stick your butt out and jut your rib cage forward) then the top of your spine will be more upright so you don't need to crane your neck as much.

Works for me. Try it and see if it works for you. It also gives you a nice stretch in the back that feels good.

When I ride my rib cage is often in direct contact with the tank (or tank bag). However it should be noted that I've got clip-ons and rearsets so my whole body is pitched forward already.

Also... tank grips (I like the Tech Spec ones) allow you to grip the tank effectively with much less pressure.