Here's an update:

I purchased and installed a throttle extender and a pair of gel grips. Went riding yesterday and decided that the gel grips are great but the extender is questionable. For rough riding, the extender made it difficult to maintain a firm grip and still have fine control over the throttle, so I was lurching over rocks and rough spots like a crazy man. I really think that a twist throttle would be more effective. Has anyone done a conversion to twist throttle on a Polaris?

 

That happens to me EVERYTIME I ride my motorcycle or ATV and it gets quite annoying.I may also try the throttle extender and see if I get any releif.Also,I just found out last Thursday that I have Carple Tunnel Syndrome in both hands.

 

The thumb savers REALLY work well! However it will only cure your right hand. A twist may also help, however it again will only assist your right hand. If you have a 4X4 Polaris you will need a switch re-locater. Twist throttles are a personal choice but be careful when using them in tight areas as you might find yourself applying throttle when you may not want to. A thicker grip will help minimal with vibration, however using a thicker grip increases arm-pump as it forces you to try and hold on tighter creating mass blood flow to the muscles in your fore-arms. Try using anti-vibe bar inserts, they are about 8 inches long and fit inside your handle bars and really do a nice job. We install alot of these on big 4-strokes. Good Luck,

 

MagicMatt,

Were could a person find the anti-vibe inserts? I think I would consider trying them.

Thanks for your help, Danno

 

This may sound stupid but maybe try drinking more water, I know many people (myself included) that cramp (my hands tingle like what you describe sometimes as well) more when dehydrated, I know you have a specific condition leading to the contraction of your fingers but maybe this will help a little bit.

You said that you fingers are contracting, so I'm guessing they're closing over time. If this is the case is it possible that grips may be larger than how your hand normally sits? If you quad is an auto you may want to consider relocating the front brake to the left side of the handlebars so you arent holding on with the affected fingers (I generally hold the brake lever with a couple fingers, the throttle with the thumb and the bars with the left over fingers).

I hope you figure out something that works well for your situation [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Bar inserts are available from Moose,MSR,Applied Racing Products,Scotts,etc. though most of these appear to be the same product (same manufacturer). Most of your larger mail-order companies should carry these.

Thanks, Matt

 

If you have trouble locating vibe inserts. I've heard from several people that they used a caulk gun and filled the bars with silicone.

 

For avoiding blisters,the best thing to do is get a set of thin cotton gloves to wear under your riding gloves,also put powder in the cotton gloves.

 

DeskBound,Im 46 It`s hell to get old.LOL Go with a twist throttle,my thumb locks up, full throttle.I have to use a twist.Good Luck old timer LOL

 

I was having the same problem for awhile, The vibration of the bars made my hands start to fall asleep pretty quickly, I bit the bullet and bought a set of renthal bars some Oury super thick grips and a pair of $40 fox gloves and the problem has pretty much went away, I think the main cure was going to the aluminum bars, there is no where near the vibration I felt before.