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I've only had my XSR for a few days but have been riding it once or twice a day, and anytime I'm on it for more than 30-40 minutes at a time, my right wrist is getting pretty sore from holding the throttle. Part of this is just adjustment (my prior bike's handlebars are taller, more swept back, and less perpendicular to the frame, horizonally speaking), but the XSR700 is only my second motorcycle so I am not super knowledgeable on the best path to take here. Should I:
- Look for better grips which are thicker, gel, or just generally more cushioning?
- Rotate the factory handlebars up and forward and adjust the controls to their proper places?
- Consider a different style of handlebars?
- Stop putting weight on hands (I'm already working on this one)
- Suck it up and endure the pain and eventual numbness?
I would like to be able to ride to my parents' house which is 3 hours away without discomfort, so I am looking for ways to fix my wrist pain. I know it's not just the action of holding the throttle open, as on my old bike I could do 4-5 hours of riding with zero pain at all.
Thanks for any suggestions you all might have!
Aaron
- Look for better grips which are thicker, gel, or just generally more cushioning?
- Rotate the factory handlebars up and forward and adjust the controls to their proper places?
- Consider a different style of handlebars?
- Stop putting weight on hands (I'm already working on this one)
- Suck it up and endure the pain and eventual numbness?
I would like to be able to ride to my parents' house which is 3 hours away without discomfort, so I am looking for ways to fix my wrist pain. I know it's not just the action of holding the throttle open, as on my old bike I could do 4-5 hours of riding with zero pain at all.
Thanks for any suggestions you all might have!
Aaron