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Traconite · 05-13-2008, 09:49 AM

I am still new to riding, and when I bought the bike, I also got a jacket, gloves, chaps and helmet.
Well, the thing is that I notice that when I wear the gloves, my hand ache a lot, and feel very tired, which doesn't happen if I ride without them. They are normal leather gloves with no reinforcements. They are not heavy or anything. Any ideas why?

geoffsimpson · 05-13-2008, 10:17 AM

Does your glove fit?

Are you gripping the bar tighter when you're wearing the glove?

Is there a "pinch" point on the wrist that's cutting off circulation?

These are the kinds of things only you can answer

diamond_jim · 05-13-2008, 10:19 AM

My diagnosis is that you are subconsciously worried that the gloves will lessen your finger/hand sensitivity and are unknowingly compensating by gripping the hand grips a little tighter thereby causing early hand fatigue (aka white knuckling it!). I find that I am more comfortable with good fitting gloves rather than riding bare-handed because the extra grip relaxes me, ensuring that my grip is good.

Apertureguy · 05-13-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

My diagnosis is that you are subconsciously worried that the gloves will lessen your finger/hand sensitivity and are unknowingly compensating by gripping the hand grips a little tighter thereby causing early hand fatigue (aka white knuckling it!). I find that I am more comfortable with good fitting gloves rather than riding bare-handed because the extra grip relaxes me, ensuring that my grip is good.

I think you're on target with your answer.

geoffsimpson · 05-13-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

My diagnosis is that you are subconsciously worried that the gloves will lessen your finger/hand sensitivity and are unknowingly compensating by gripping the hand grips a little tighter thereby causing early hand fatigue (aka white knuckling it!). I find that I am more comfortable with good fitting gloves rather than riding bare-handed because the extra grip relaxes me, ensuring that my grip is good.

I love it when you use the word "diagnosis"

Makes you all....medical and stuff

Traconite · 05-13-2008, 11:59 AM

Thank you! I think that could be it, I'll try relaxing while riding!

diamond_jim · 05-13-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

I love it when you use the word "diagnosis"

Makes you all....medical and stuff

You know, I typed that wearing my white lab coat while doing the required left index finger to the chin placement to accentuate a deep thinking posture.

geoffsimpson · 05-13-2008, 12:53 PM

Funny, I saw it more like this

Easy Rider · 05-13-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Traconite

Thank you! I think that could be it, I'll try relaxing while riding!

Then again it could be that they are just a tad too small.
I have a pair that feel fine "walking around" but a few minutes of wrapping them around the grips and things start to go numb; the thumb goes first.

diamond_jim · 05-13-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

Funny, I saw it more like this

Yep, well fitting gloves are very important!

Traconite · 05-13-2008, 03:43 PM

I think they are a bit too big for my hand, I guess I should have bought smaller ones. Think that is the problem?

geoffsimpson · 05-13-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Traconite

I think they are a bit too big for my hand, I guess I should have bought smaller ones. Think that is the problem?

It could be, your hand is sliding inside the glove so you're gripping tighter, making your hands sore/cramp up

diamond_jim · 05-13-2008, 04:11 PM

I went back and read my first post on this thread and it scared the heck out of me. It sounded like something Clint would write.

geoffsimpson · 05-13-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I went back and read my first post on this thread and it scared the heck out of me. It sounded like something Clint would write.

I didn't want to say anything...but i'm glad you figured it out on your own

Davecm203 · 05-13-2008, 07:32 PM

I am thinking along the lines mentioned above. Griping too tight or the gloves may be a bit small.

I have a pair I rarely wear because for some reason it has a pressure point that hurts a bit after a while. They are starting to break in a bit though.

frostbitevinnie · 05-13-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Traconite

Thank you! I think that could be it, I'll try relaxing while riding!

It's an adjustment and good fit is very important!!

XoZe · 05-13-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Traconite

I think they are a bit too big for my hand, I guess I should have bought smaller ones. Think that is the problem?

I believe so...the extra material bunching up in your palm is doing this. I've had the same thing happen. You need to make sure you find the right gloves.

Easy Rider · 05-13-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I went back and read my first post on this thread and it scared the heck out of me. It sounded like something Clint would write.

**Clint** · 05-13-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I went back and read my first post on this thread and it scared the heck out of me. It sounded like something Clint would write.

Didn't I?

I agree, btw. When I first started wearing gloves, I had soreness. I was subconsciously trying to get my hand to the same diameter that it had been. I had to learn to grip the new shape.

diamond_jim · 05-13-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Didn't I?

Aha! I know I heard that Fokker coming. Your Fokker Dr.I triplane, of course. It has a more distinct sound as compared to a Sopwith Camel or S.E.5.

05-13-2008, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Traconite Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Vento Rebellian Location: El Salvador Posts: 47	Glove trouble? I am still new to riding, and when I bought the bike, I also got a jacket, gloves, chaps and helmet. Well, the thing is that I notice that when I wear the gloves, my hand ache a lot, and feel very tired, which doesn't happen if I ride without them. They are normal leather gloves with no reinforcements. They are not heavy or anything. Any ideas why? __________________ Traconite

05-13-2008, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
geoffsimpson M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2,702	Does your glove fit? Are you gripping the bar tighter when you're wearing the glove? Is there a "pinch" point on the wrist that's cutting off circulation? These are the kinds of things only you can answer __________________ It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Tank Trim * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Thunder MFG Pro Series HyperCharger en-route

05-13-2008, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Traconite Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Vento Rebellian Location: El Salvador Posts: 47	Thank you! I think that could be it, I'll try relaxing while riding! __________________ Traconite

05-13-2008, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
geoffsimpson M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2,702	Funny, I saw it more like this __________________ It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Tank Trim * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Thunder MFG Pro Series HyperCharger en-route

05-13-2008, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Traconite Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Vento Rebellian Location: El Salvador Posts: 47	I think they are a bit too big for my hand, I guess I should have bought smaller ones. Think that is the problem? __________________ Traconite

05-13-2008, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
diamond_jim Macho, Macho Man! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Rolling Thunder Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 2,724	My diagnosis is that you are subconsciously worried that the gloves will lessen your finger/hand sensitivity and are unknowingly compensating by gripping the hand grips a little tighter thereby causing early hand fatigue (aka white knuckling it!). I find that I am more comfortable with good fitting gloves rather than riding bare-handed because the extra grip relaxes me, ensuring that my grip is good.

05-13-2008, 04:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
diamond_jim Macho, Macho Man! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Rolling Thunder Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 2,724	I went back and read my first post on this thread and it scared the heck out of me. It sounded like something Clint would write.

05-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Davecm203 Puddle Runner Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 385	I am thinking along the lines mentioned above. Griping too tight or the gloves may be a bit small. I have a pair I rarely wear because for some reason it has a pressure point that hurts a bit after a while. They are starting to break in a bit though.

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