My wrists are killing me!
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My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 10:39:40 AM
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cjcobra
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So this is my first bike (1999). I squeeze the tank with my legs and try to use my abs to hold myself more upright, but my wrists still hurt after only 20-30 min of riding. I''m 5''10". Any adjustments or ideas?
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 10:50:40 AM
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PlayfulGod
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youre still putting to much weight on your wrist. A easy test to see if your arms are to stiff or gripping to hard. Flap your arms l.ike chicken wings, if it upsets the bike you are too stiff.
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 11:26:41 AM
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cjcobra
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Of course I have no idea on how to change the suspension setting. I''ve read about lines, sag, etc, but no idea what to do with them, or even where they are? I have an owners manual being delivered so it will hopefully tell me where/what to do. The rear seems pretty loose, and the front is way too loose now.
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 11:38:51 AM
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I agree on the previous comments, but just wanted to add that the physical condition of the rider makes a bigger difference on serious sportbikes, way more so than other types of bikes because of the aggressive riding position. When I first bought my 900RR, thirty or forty minutes of straight riding was about all i could handle. One of the best things you can do take your riding up a notch is to get your abs and obliques strong enough to hold your body in a correct riding position without concentrating on it, and to hold it for an extended period of time without becoming exhausted. It really doesn''t take that much, just like 10 or 15 minutes of ab work a day that is a mix of the supine bicycle manuever, crunches, full extension leg lifts, stretching, etc, will do wonders. They don''t require any equipment or very much time, and since i started doing it as a side benefit my ab definition has gone from a 3/10 to an 7/10. Now if i could just get the diet and drinking under control . . . . .
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 2:12:14 PM
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MT Wallet
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I''m 5/ 8 inches tall and about 155 lbs and the bike is perfect for me so with you being 5'' 10" it might be the bike is too short for you lengthwise?
Is there a way for you to rotate the front brake lever forward as well as the clutch?
That way you won''t be putting so much pressure on your wrists.
Another thing that might help is installing a tank bag over your gas tank.
You''ll be able to store stuff when riding, plus you can rest your chest on it too, taking pressure off the wrists.
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 2:46:32 PM
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PlayfulGod
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ORIGINAL: MT Wallet
I''''m 5/ 8 inches tall and about 155 lbs and the bike is perfect for me so with you being 5'''' 10" it might be the bike is too short for you lengthwise?
Is there a way for you to rotate the front brake lever forward as well as the clutch?
That way you won''''t be putting so much pressure on your wrists.
Another thing that might help is installing a tank bag over your gas tank.
You''''ll be able to store stuff when riding, plus you can rest your chest on it too, taking pressure off the wrists.
I lay my left arm across the tank n lay on it on long straights lol.
I agree a 900RR isnt a starter bike, but he done has it so yea, take it easy or it will whip yer arse!!
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 5:34:12 PM
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cjcobra
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I need to clarify that this is the first bike I''ve owned, not ridden, but yes, it is still A LOT of bike for me. I''ve tried rotating my wrists slightly and also tried almost leaning back (arched of course) and i guess it helped some, but I cant ride like that for long, so not sure. I''m in avg shape, so that isnt a concern. I''ll just try to tighten up my abs and loosen up my grip and see what happens. Thanks for the help!
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 7:38:47 PM
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dinez74
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Yes, tighten your abs, move forward to the tank and loosen up your wrist. I had this problem before too especially when I ride hard. The wrist pain will eventually will put the pressure to your arms and eventually lead to your shoulder to sore. I tighten my abs (its inside there somewhere), and lean my arms in the tank, which take the pressure off from the wrist. Believe me, average physique condition is not good enough to ride hard a mean bike.
Anyway we sportsbike rider need to be in shape to live up to the tag. By the way now I ride like Rossi. lol
< Message edited by dinez74 -- 8/11/2008 7:40:46 PM >
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RE: My wrists are killing me! - 8/11/2008 7:52:59 PM
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Yes, tighten your abs, move forward to the tank and loosen up your wrist. I had this problem before too especially when I ride hard. The wrist pain will eventually will put the pressure to your arms and eventually lead to your shoulder to sore. I tighten my abs (its inside there somewhere), and lean my arms in the tank, which take the pressure off from the wrist. Believe me, average physique condition is not good enough to ride hard a mean bike.
Anyway we sportsbike rider need to be in shape to live up to the tag. By the way now I ride like Rossi. lol
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