I have beefy thumb muscles from years in construction. The problem is there's not as much stamina as I would like in my throttle hand. What exercises can I do to fix it? I end up with my pinky and side of my hand on the bar weights. It reminds me to loosen my grip. I have had ex wives quit holding my hand while walking because I start squeezing without realizing I'm doing it. My hands still feel relaxed to me.
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Thumb cramps
- Thread starter sandbagrz7174
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After I installed handle bar risers I found that not having as much downward pressure on my hands allowed me to loosen my grip a bit. Cruise control also helps for longer trips to give you throttle hand a break.
I do know that I need to relax more. Really in everything I do. Maybe I can get some of those sticky palm gloves and I won't feel like I have to "hold on" to the throttle.
I've found that suede palm gloves "stick" to Grip Puppies and only require the lightest touch to hold the throttle.
More saddle time will help you relax your grip too.
Then for cramping on your throttle hand a full electronic cruise control or more popularly used a bolt on throttle lock will help reduce hand fatigue dramatically.
Let me know if you need references.
Wayne, Carol & Blue
Agree, agree "More saddle time will help you relax your grip too." 
I have a nerve graft in my right arm from my right ankle from an accident in 1988 (fingers stopped moving from a cut Ulnar nerve laceration) and driving the bike more, is the best solution.
When I first got this bike in 2011 I was trying everything, I also installed McCruise,
I have a nerve graft in my right arm from my right ankle from an accident in 1988 (fingers stopped moving from a cut Ulnar nerve laceration) and driving the bike more, is the best solution.
When I first got this bike in 2011 I was trying everything, I also installed McCruise,
Suede gloves got it. Will look for some. As for more seat time, I can see that. I've just started riding slightly over a year ago. Adding to the list of things to learn. Thanks guys.
I use both of these as well as a cramp buster type device. All of these get used in different scenarios and they help me a lot.
I love my cramp buster! Could not ride very long without it.
The Cramp Buster was the way to go for me.
Don't forget when going into corners, your lower body can be used. Knee pressure on the tank, foot pressure on the pegs while leaning and the grip can be more relaxed. Takes practice but it's very effective.
