What is throttle assist on motorcycle grips?
Throttle assist reduces hand fatigue and cramping when you drive along the road. This fits comfortably in the heel and palm of your hand. Provides easier throttle operation. You don’t have to squeeze the grip to operate the throttle. “Death grip” is no longer required to hold throttle speed.
How do throttle assist grips work?
It rotates with the throttle grip while you ride, and when you want to set it, position the throttle and push down on the front of the Go Cruise. There’s just enough friction to hold it and the throttle in place, and when you roll off the throttle it swings back up out of the set position.
How does a motorcycle throttle assist work?
The Throttle Rocker wraps snugly around the throttle grip of your motorcycle. The downward pressure from the heel of your hand on the comfortable, contoured portion of the Throttle Rocker causes the throttle grip to rotate, so you don’t have to squeeze the grip to operate the throttle.
Why do my hands hurt when I ride my motorcycle?
If you ride your motorcycle on a regular basis you might be experiencing some hand pain during and after your ride. This is a common malady for frequent riders known as “throttle hand pain” because it is often caused by holding the throttle on your motorcycle at a specific angle to maintain speed.
Do Grip Puppies Work?
The good: The grip covers do a great job of eliminating vibration on my liter sportbike. The cushion feels more pleasant than the stock grips. The bad: My hands no longer fall asleep during longer rides but the added material makes the grips so “fat” that my hands now cramp up and ache after riding.
What is a Crampbuster?
The Crampbuster allows you to comfortably maintain a steady throttle control on your motorcycle. It eliminates the need to clench your wrist for long periods of time and makes riding much more enjoyable. This easy-to-install paddle dramatically reduces wrist fatigue often caused by long rides.
Are throttle locks safe?
Using non-dominant fingers, twisting or reaching to set a motorcycle throttle lock is dangerous for obvious reasons. The ATLAS is engaged and disengaged with your thumb and is always within reach. Engaging a bar end throttle lock may seem easy at the dealership, but is terribly awkward once you’re cruising at 70 mph.
How do I control the throttle on my motorcycle?
When taught to ride motorcycles, we learned to use the throttle and brakes as separate controls. To speed up, roll the throttle grip toward you. To slow down, roll the throttle the away from you. To slow more quickly, roll off the throttle and then apply the front and rear brakes.
How do I strengthen my hands for motorcycle riding?
Start with the fingers of your hand held out straight. Gently bend the middle joints of your fingers towards your upper palm. Hold for five seconds. Do three (3) sets of 10.