Numbness

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

After about 10 minutes on the track on my tard my hands would go numb from the thumping.... all they're really doing is whacking on the brakes or whacking the throttle wide open though so I guess I don't really need the feeling

Final answer I guess is, ignore it

I heard that eating Tums (calcium) will help with the hand numbness.

I don't have too much trouble with my hands. But my right ankle/foot goes numb. I think it is because my hip flexors/hip area in general are tight and doesn't allow proper circulation to my foot. The vibration from the exhaust probably doesn't help either.

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by racedoll

I heard that eating Tums (calcium) will help with the hand numbness.

I don't have too much trouble with my hands. But my right ankle/foot goes numb. I think it is because my hip flexors/hip area in general are tight and doesn't allow proper circulation to my foot. The vibration from the exhaust probably doesn't help either.

Wow, tums, really? Might have to try that...

Hips/hip flexors are doing a lot of work especially in spirited riding... is there a chance that your jeans/pants/whatever are a little too tight for riding? Snugly fitting jeans that may look nice standing up can be a little too tight once you're straddling a bike

[TYEster]

My toes/feet go numb from the peg vibrations. However I think it's more soreness because I'm CONSTANTLY pivoting around on the balls of em, and the toes are after the "pressure point".

Haha, so far my remedy is doing the Rossi-Leg-Move... Which I've been called on several times, but it frees up my foot from the peg and allows blood flow back into it along with feeling. It also allows me to stretch my leg and hips since they're not usually used for riding in such a position at such momentous pace.

[tached1000rr]

Interesting that Tyester and Racedoll both ride Kawis and have numbness in their foot, could be a trait of the bike in terms of vibration/harmonics

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Interesting that Tyester and Racedoll both ride Kawis and have numbness in their foot, could be a trait of the bike in terms of vibration/harmonics

Hmm could be, and that I'm just not "in tune".


Ah-ha I made a funny. But to be honest, it happens when I ride the 750squidmobile too. I'm just 240lbs(in gear) up on my toes alot when it comes to riding around the track for the whole 30min session.

[the chi]

My pinkie goes numb if I put too much pressure on my wrist and hands, or if my gloves arent "just so". From time to time my toes and the ball of my foot will on long rides and such...

To help with the issue I flex and move them if I can, or stop and take a break.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Interesting that Tyester and Racedoll both ride Kawis and have numbness in their foot, could be a trait of the bike in terms of vibration/harmonics

Seriously it could be since Erik's foot used to go to sleep too... well, that was on the 900 when he had a screaming exhaust that vibrated the crap out of everything! So I'm sure that didn't help the situation.

Originally Posted by Particle Man

lower pegs are on the way (Buell footpegs that will be modified to fit the SV).

I find it interesting that you say this because when I rode hubby's bike home 05 zx10) from town (about 15 mins) I was miserable from the peg position. They are much farther down and forward than on my bike. I think I would be in worse condition on his bike for longer rides than I am on mine.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

Wow, tums, really? Might have to try that...

Hips/hip flexors are doing a lot of work especially in spirited riding... is there a chance that your jeans/pants/whatever are a little too tight for riding? Snugly fitting jeans that may look nice standing up can be a little too tight once you're straddling a bike

Yep. A race friend told my hubby this since he has issues with his hand going to sleep (track and longer street rides).

No, jeans aren't too tight. I like them snug, but not tight. I run so I know it is from that and not enough stretching.

I seem to know my problem(s) and how to fix, but fail to do so.