Wish me Luck

[otter28169]

About 4 months ago my fingers started going numb while I was traveling at highway speeds on my spyder. Had some test done and found out I have severe carpal tunnel issues, and possible permanent nerve damage. Going in for surgery in the morning to have my throttle hand repaired, and it should be about six weeks before I start to see any improvement. Depending on how well recovery goes my clutch hand will be scheduled for mid-march, or later this year. This will be my first surgery and while I am excited that this ongoing problem might be fixed, I am a little worried. I am giving up snowmobiling in hopes of having a full spyder season of riding.

 

[spyder3]

good luck!! ray:

 

[ARtraveler]

Good luck on the surgery. Hope they will get the problems solved so you can continue to ryde. ray:ray:

 

[eddieshep999]

All the best with the surgery - Hope all goes well and you are back riding soon

I also suffered form numbness in my hands and have seemed to have sorted it out it the following manner

1 - I fitted some Grip Puppies on the Handlebar grips - see example

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grip-Pupp...rcycle_Parts&hash=item2a239c851b#ht_448wt_831

You can also use Grip Buddies which many have made comments on via this website

2 - I now use a Throttle Rocker or Crampbuster which tends to take the pressure off having to grip the bars
see example

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Throttle-...Accessories&hash=item35bdae4ec2#ht_919wt_1069

3 - When on long highway rides I set the Cruise control on my Spyder RT-S - Again this helps to reduce me needing
to keep a tighter grip on the bars and as is well documented, the Spyder is best controlled by the use of a
light touch anyway

I don't seem to suffer from numbness now and know just how uncomfortable it can be when riding any Motorcycle


Hope this information helps others

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Good luck with your surgery. I know exactly how you feel. I had cataract surgery a few weeks ago and while I was anxious to be able to see again I was of course worried about problems. All went well for me as I'm sure it will for you

 

[CyncySpyder]

Teddy & I wish you luck for a full recovery

We'll be keeping you in our prayers ray:ray:

 

[Bob Denman]

Look at it this way; a step sideways now, for a better tomorrow! :thumbup:
The best of luck with both surgeries!

 

[Spyderjockey]

Good luck otter....

Good luck on your surgeries and recuperation periods. Still hoping you will be able to go to Spyderfest with our group from NY and NJ. BTW I was having some issues with numbness in my throttle hand until I went to the 3 axis adjustable handlebars by Kewl Metal, they are great and easily adjusted.

 

[bruiser]

I had the same problem while on active duty. Couldn't hold on to a wrench or ink pen. Couldn't shoot. Had a carpal tunnel release done in '87. I was on med leave 6 weeks and light duty 2 more weeks. It took care of the problem. In 2011 I had the left thumb joint repaired. I was out of work 12 weeks for that. Best of luck. You'll be back on the Spyder soon.

 

[bruisersbaby]

I had the same problem while on active duty. Couldn't hold on to a wrench or ink pen. Couldn't shoot. Had a carpal tunnel release done in '87. I was on med leave 6 weeks and light duty 2 more weeks. It took care of the problem. In 2011 I had the left thumb joint repaired. I was out of work 12 weeks for that. Best of luck. You'll be back on the Spyder soon.

And what Bruiser doesn't mention is that he rigged a strap to the clutch of the Spyder so he could continue to ride after his thumb surgery. He was determined not to miss a lot of riding time!!

 

[Boriken]

Best of luck with your surgery, ray:ray:ray: for a quick and successfull rcovery.

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

ray: good luck with your surgery. Dale