Do you get hand cramps?

JThompson · 09-03-2006, 02:08 AM

Do you get hand cramps?

These are some tips that can help you out.

When you are in the air give your arms a break and completely relax them.
Remember to twist the throttle with your wrist and keep your elbows up.
Try different diameter grips. This can improve the situation greatly.
Make sure you are always hydrated.
Make sure to stretch your hands and fingers.
Remember you are gripping the bike more with your legs then your hands.

For discussion: Do you get hand cramps? How do you prevent this problem?

allangee · 10-16-2007, 12:30 PM

First ride of the season is usually brutal for me. As far as I can tell it's because I'm tensed up and it takes a little while to find that groove. Once I can relax and not have that death-grip on the bars I can go for hours.

Stretching seems to help, but I usually don't remember until the cramps set in.

(worst case scenario: severe hand cramps, full bladder, stuck zipper. That's when you find out who your REAL friends are!)

JThompson · 10-16-2007, 01:32 PM

Worst case scenario seems a bit spooky to me. Should add mototips on your list of free dirt bike tips.

tigmaster · 10-16-2007, 02:16 PM

i really havent had too much trouble with hands cramps. in fact i have never got them. i do get arm pump after knocking off some serious laps. it gets kinda bad, but goes away the minute i rest for a sec. the more i ride the less the problem gets. really havent had it in a while. i guess im in good shape also.

JThompson · 10-16-2007, 02:17 PM

The more you ride the less you get them... OR the higher tolerance to them you grow...

mx4fun · 11-18-2007, 01:34 PM

And the all important, BREATHE!!! I find that if you don't breathe, you will get more cramps, arm-pump,and become mental and physical tierd.

Also, have fun! If your not having fun, then you are not focusing on other things. If you are having a blast, then you will ride longer/harder.

turtlemann14 · 11-18-2007, 09:09 PM

loosen your grip some if you are holding on with a death grip you will get them fast

allangee · 11-20-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JThompson

Worst case scenario seems a bit spooky to me. Should add mototips on your list of free dirt bike tips.

As a matter of fact, Mototips is the first link on my "Links We Like" page. I love the forums here!

09-03-2006, 02:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,925 iTrader: (6)	Do you get hand cramps? Do you get hand cramps? These are some tips that can help you out. When you are in the air give your arms a break and completely relax them. Remember to twist the throttle with your wrist and keep your elbows up. Try different diameter grips. This can improve the situation greatly. Make sure you are always hydrated. Make sure to stretch your hands and fingers. Remember you are gripping the bike more with your legs then your hands. For discussion: Do you get hand cramps? How do you prevent this problem? __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

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allangee C Rider Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Relaxing -- less taxing First ride of the season is usually brutal for me. As far as I can tell it's because I'm tensed up and it takes a little while to find that groove. Once I can relax and not have that death-grip on the bars I can go for hours. Stretching seems to help, but I usually don't remember until the cramps set in. (worst case scenario: severe hand cramps, full bladder, stuck zipper. That's when you find out who your REAL friends are!) __________________ On our way to becoming the Internet's biggest collection of dirt bike and motocross shirts (and stuff). Wear it like you ride it!

10-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,925 iTrader: (6)	Worst case scenario seems a bit spooky to me. Should add mototips on your list of free dirt bike tips. __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

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tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,530 iTrader: (1)	i really havent had too much trouble with hands cramps. in fact i have never got them. i do get arm pump after knocking off some serious laps. it gets kinda bad, but goes away the minute i rest for a sec. the more i ride the less the problem gets. really havent had it in a while. i guess im in good shape also. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

10-16-2007, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,925 iTrader: (6)	The more you ride the less you get them... OR the higher tolerance to them you grow... __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

11-18-2007, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
mx4fun C Rider Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nor. Cal Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	And the all important, BREATHE!!! I find that if you don't breathe, you will get more cramps, arm-pump,and become mental and physical tierd. Also, have fun! If your not having fun, then you are not focusing on other things. If you are having a blast, then you will ride longer/harder.

11-18-2007, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,990 iTrader: (0)	loosen your grip some if you are holding on with a death grip you will get them fast __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

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