Gen 2 wrist pain

[Jeremy Paul]

Hi everyone

Just got my 2008 gen 2 Hayabusa and love it but I would like to sort the handlebars out - I am only 5ft6 and getting a lot of wrist pain with her - don't want to spend a fortune but would like to change it to a more touring style - what's the best option on this - I will be installing heated grips at the same time

 

[Big E]

Heli bars or risers that go under the top triple.

 

[TNTom]

Helibars seem to be the most popular option. $150 seems too steep for a couple of machined bars but I guess they don't sell enough to reduce the price. I'll be waiting for a sale or something before I make the leap.

For me, riding more and trying to keep my weight off the bars and loosening my grip is what got rid of the pain and numbness I was having the first couple months after I bought it. The stock handle bar position is growing on me.

 

[nosbig]

What TNTom said. The more you ride your body will start building core muscles that will make it more comfortable for you. I like the stock position but on longer trips, over 4-500 miles, I start thinking about raising them.

 

[Superzuki]

Try keeping your elbows bent. That way you won't have weight on your arms and wrists. You'll use your abdominal muscles to support your weight.

 

[Getn off]

Yep, as mentioned above, change ur riding form. Ur elbows should be bent, not allowing u to keep constant pressuse on ur wrist. The right one is always worse because it is locked in certain positions. Squeeze ur thighs on the tank. A set of tank grippers do help, especially when the road loses its straightness!
With that being said, I added helibars to mine because I enjoy longer trips too.
Good luck,
Troy

 

[jellyrug]

Just keep your speed around 100mph, the wind supports your torso taking all the load off your wrists.

 

[Shifty41]

Just keep your speed around 100mph, the wind supports your torso taking all the load off your wrists.

 

[Excursion05]

Just keep your speed around 100mph, the wind supports your torso taking all the load off your wrists.

I've heard that before. Good advice.

 

[VIPER]

i have found bend elbows help...i have also found getting in better shape physically myself has helped a ton.

 

[skydivr]

I think I've answered this question about 50 times

I had the same problem could not ride for more than 20 minutes before my arms gave out. I do have helibars AND risers which help, but the truth is SEAT TIME will cause your muscles to adjust. I can ride one without mods now for a pretty long time. Any kind of slabbing is uncomfortable after awhile, but on twisty roads you move around enough that you get some relief....

 

[04LE]

The $5 wrist saver thing from cycle gear works. When you want to sit up for a little 1 finger can give you enough pressure to keep speed.