Hands go numb

[racerrad8]

And another thing... I've been sync'n my carbs every other week, they won't stay. It's like the screws are worn out and keep loosing adjustment.

The spring pressure should holding the sync screws from moving, if you are having to sync them more than once a year, something is wrong.

Take a picture next time you have a chance at the sync screw and spring...

Randy - RPM

[ribbert]

And another thing... I've been sync'n my carbs every other week, they won't stay. It's like the screws are worn out and keep loosing adjustment.

The spring pressure should holding the sync screws from moving, if you are having to sync them more than once a year, something is wrong.

Take a picture next time you have a chance at the sync screw and spring...

Randy - RPM

My carb sync lasts about a day but holds the position it moves too indefinitely. It moves "off" by the same amount everytime. Never think to investigate it when convenient but suspect the bottom of the screw is not uniform, that's where I'll start looking anyway. Can't be a bíggy to solve.

I would start looking at why the screw is moving rather than ways to stop it moving, as Randy says, the spring pressure should hold it.

Noel

[Joe Sull]

I'll take some pics next time I'm in there. Thanks guys.

[yamaha fj rider]

Maybe a simple washer under the sprig to add some more pressure to the spring?

Kurt

[~JM~]

I haven't read this whole post, so if it has already been brought up just ignore me.

I have the numb hands problem fairly bad. My FJ is/was the worst on my hands. I bought a set of RPM's 3/4" handlebar risers & they worked great! It's amazing how only 3/4" could make so much difference. That & a simply clamp type of cruise control really helps.

Good luck
~JM~

[ribbert]

I haven't read this whole post, so if it has already been brought up just ignore me.

I have the numb hands problem fairly bad. My FJ is/was the worst on my hands. I bought a set of RPM's 3/4" handlebar risers & they worked great! It's amazing how only 3/4" could make so much difference. That & a simply clamp type of cruise control really helps.

Good luck
~JM~

I reckon a lot of the numbness attributed to vibration has more to do with riding/arm/hand position. I get the same problem if I haven't ridden for a while or within the first hour of so of a ride AND, my bike doesn't vibrate. I think if vibration is present in the bars riders just assume it is causing the numbness and tingling.

Noel