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Old 11-05-08, 11:54 PM   #1
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Hi folks

Just finished university last week so only just got back out riding this week, and after about 40 mins, i keep getting really bad pains in my left wrist, from the base of my hand right up the centre to about a third up my forearm. Much worse when i pull on the clutch!

This has never happened before? Thinking i may lower my clutch lever or something, don't know. Any ideas?

Thanks, Tom.
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Old 12-05-08, 12:21 AM   #2
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Your height may create a disadvantage for you...that said;
Your elbows should be bent when you ride, don't lean forward and place your weight on the bar, your palm-to-grip pressure should be very light, as though you have an egg between your palm and the grip. Grip firmly with your knees and lightly with your hands.
As far as alignment..the top of your forearm should align with the top of your hand. If not, adjust your riding position or the bar.
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Old 12-05-08, 12:39 AM   #3
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Apart from control position and body position, if you've been off the bike for sometime, then you could very well be gripping to tight, common mistake when concentrating, just try to relax a little, also it's muscles you haven't used that way for a while so with more riding it'll ease up a bit.

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Old 12-05-08, 12:40 AM   #4
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Hi folks

Just finished university last week so only just got back out riding this week, and after about 40 mins, i keep getting really bad pains in my left wrist, from the base of my hand right up the centre to about a third up my forearm. Much worse when i pull on the clutch!

This has never happened before? Thinking i may lower my clutch lever or something, don't know. Any ideas?

Thanks, Tom.
Hi Tom,

I had exactly the same problem with my SV. However my problem developed and had to get physio eventually. Mine's was due to the vibration, suspension and height. I'm 6'1. I had to give up the sv eventually. On rideouts I was just in so much pain in my wrists and I had the shooting pain up my arm. I tried everything, adjusting levers, gripping tank etc. Eventually had to admit defeat with the SV. I hope yours is not the same as mine.

I know it's not much of a help but I know how it feels and hope it gets better for you. Maybe you need some more time on the bike.
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Old 12-05-08, 12:01 PM   #5
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I'd pop in to a local bike shop, and have a looks for a set of BALLS!



(alternatively don't lean all your weight on to your arms, keep them slightly bent and grip the tank with your legs)
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Old 12-05-08, 12:57 PM   #6
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Im only 5'9 but have terrible trouble with left wrist pain. Try rotating the lever down more and keep your arms bent as much as possible when riding. Obviously try to change up without the clutch as much as possible. Staying out of town helps.

Other than that it will build up and get stronger but I find my left wrist is always the limiting factor on my range.

Was never a problem on the SVS though. Could do hundreds of miles without a twinge. The problem I find with the sports bikes I moved onto is that the cable layout prevented the levers being rotated down as far as those on the SV. The SV was a much better design in that respect although the position was less extreme too.

You could also buy a powerball but I never had the patience to use it everyday.
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Old 12-05-08, 08:33 PM   #7
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I bet you a fiver that you ride with your arms straight and at an angle of 45 degrees to the bars.

Bend your elbows and have your forearms as parallel to the road as you can - you should be pushing onto the bars, not down on them. I used to do the same until someone pointed it out, the difference in control (and lack of pain)is amazing.
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Old 12-05-08, 08:38 PM   #8
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I was out today, really trying to support myself using my knees gripping the tank rather than with my arms, although you I can't do it all the time, changing gear etc. I was trying to do as much as possible, the above, straight wrists and bent arms! Getting used to it after a few hours.

My wrists still hurt a bit, but after three hours or so, not 40mins! So obviously i need to concentrate on my riding position a little more, improved already!

Knees hurt aswell after a few hours riding, but i guess that's the nature of sports bikes? Maybe i need some exercise or something lol. ....or to not be a mard ar53! Oh well, if i don't ask i won't know!

Thanks folks!

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Old 13-05-08, 03:00 PM   #9
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crushing an egg under your hand is pretty darn hard, i remember trying once

i lean on my bars too much i think, a lot of pressure, but i seem to be able not to be in too much discomfort from it, feels wierd having no pressure on the hands and all in the legs
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Old 13-05-08, 03:30 PM   #10
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I have the same problem, cheers all for the good words.
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