All,

Not sure again about what people are using on these newer models like my 570? I have stock setup on my handlebars and grips. Last time I rode for a say I had alot of hand fatigue and numbness on my right throttle hand.

Do thise ROX RIZERS work to help with this for Sportsmans? I know the Yamaha Grizz community really promote that on those machines. Maybe my bars are angled to high or vertical? I dont know?

I appreciate any of your insights on this,

Thanks again,

​​​​​​​R'

 

This is specific to a Grizzly 700... but I do run with a Rox riser. I liked the thought of being able to adjust the bars more specific to my preferred reach even though I am of a common height (5' 11"), build, etc.

However, I will say I started getting the throttle thumb soreness after replacing the OEM handlebars with the Rox kit. Most of the recommendations I read were of the better handlebar lessened sweep angle for a "flatter" bar. What I personally found was that lesser sweep angle started causing me soreness in my throttle thumb. I tried all sorts of minor tweaks to the adjustment for the handle bars and throttle but ultimately, I have switched out the handle bar that came with the Rox kit for a new bar with more pronounced sweep. It has worked a lot better for me but my issue sounds almost opposite of your issue.

Obviously I had to go through some trial and error understanding what to do to alleviate the thumb soreness. Talking with others who still ride with the Grizzly OEM bars, one in particular prefers a motorcycle twist throttle as he gets thumb soreness from the OEM bars/throttle. It may take a bit of trial/error for you too to understand what might help with this situation.

Bottom line, I still prefer the Rox riser setup but if I bought a new Grizzly, I would only buy the riser and then source my own handle bars specific to a sweep that is comfortable for me.

 

You can buy an attachment for the throttle that will give less fatigue. Connects to the thumb part and most are adjustable. The cheap ones are garbage so stay away from them. Can also get softer grips if needed.

 

I put softer grips on my Trailblazer 250 and the rubber was tacky. Dirt stuck to them and it looked like they were covered with boogers. It really showed up because the grips were yellow. That was the only pair of aftermarket grips I ever had.