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I was wondering if anybody on here has a way to deal with sore hands after riding the track. I go out and do a couple laps and come back to the truck and my hands hurt really bad I was told my grips did not have enough cushion but could that really make a difference?
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logan_140 8/12/2015 10:26am
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VilloFan951 wrote:
I was wondering if anybody on here has a way to deal with sore hands after riding the track. I go out and do a couple...
I was wondering if anybody on here has a way to deal with sore hands after riding the track. I go out and do a couple laps and come back to the truck and my hands hurt really bad I was told my grips did not have enough cushion but could that really make a difference?
Rub ice on your hands and fore arm to loosen your arms up.
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imoto34 8/12/2015 10:26am
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Do you ride with a death grip? If you do, stop.
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byke 8/12/2015 10:27am
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Grips make a huge difference. There's no way I could use waffles, my hands would be destroyed. I use the Renthal light gray/soft no waffle and now I might get a small blister after a really long day of riding in heat.
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Tpog496 8/12/2015 10:31am
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MicMcDude375 8/12/2015 12:19pm
8/12/2015 12:19pm
I just switched out my grips and gloves this past weekend and that made a noticeable difference for me. But I also found that the more relaxed and comfortable I am the less my hands and arms hurt
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mxrider971 8/12/2015 2:04pm
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logan_140 wrote:
Rub ice on your hands and fore arm to loosen your arms up.
This! I have low blood flow in my hands so they cramp up and hurt after riding. The ice helps a lot. To solve the problem, I would try and grip more with your knees. If that is not the case, try switching grips/handlebars.
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TeamGreen 8/12/2015 2:12pm
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BOOM!

Get over the front of the bike during acceleration and get on the balls of your feet...squeeze the tank/frame/shrouds (depending on bike) with your legs & see if you can actually "release your grip on the bars". Yes, you still have to twist the throttle; but, can you do it with a relaxed grip on the bike?
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#991 8/12/2015 3:19pm
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imoto34 wrote:
Do you ride with a death grip? If you do, stop.
Yep. Pick a marker on the track, when you come upon it use it for a reminder to relax your grip.

I don't use tie wire or glue on mine, can slip them off anytime. Hold on too tight and you're on your ass.
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kkawboy14 8/12/2015 3:22pm
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if you are moving your hands around to much also they will hurt more and you will get blisters
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#991 8/12/2015 3:31pm
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Oh yeah. Baby Powder in your gloves helps as well Wink
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VilloFan951 8/12/2015 3:52pm
8/12/2015 3:52pm
Thanks for all the help guys I'll try these when I go riding this weekend
TheGetFresh 8/12/2015 9:23pm
8/12/2015 9:23pm
Leg days at the gym helped my hand pain. Squats, deadlifts and kettlebell swings all strengthen your lower body and teach your body to rely on the quads, hams and core when you're riding. The bar improves grip strength as an added bonus.
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shanes 8/13/2015 12:09am
8/13/2015 12:09am
grips and relax , arm pump caused by holding on to tight the more relaxed you are the better it is .

we built a new section of track at first was a bit scary on the 250 smoker after 3-4 laps my hands arms where shot once i realised i wasn't going to die every lap when i hit it i relaxed now 8-10 laps hands and forearms are fine , just the rest of me is fooked :-}}

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