TBR7 - Longest ride so far, but hands buzzing.....

CheapThrills · 04-28-2021, 02:17 PM

Took the TBR7 out to cruise the back roads in Bucks County, Pa (25-55mph) and after returning home, 2+ hours riding, noticed my hands are 'buzzing' and numb. So curious, what solutions have you found to reduce vibrations in the handlebars and while asking, the foot pegs?

Thx!

TxTaoRider · 04-28-2021, 02:25 PM

I havent had the joy of riding on a street for 2 hours yet but I can tell you from my experience on riding old unbalanced street bikes that the tingling and/or numbness will get better with your comfort level on the bike. When you get used to it, you'll loosen up your grip and itll get better.

You can get softer grips as well. I use Ourys on my atvs and pro grips on my street bike.

Gloves can sometimes help too.

Skyd · 04-28-2021, 02:27 PM

You can also get grips that are a bit fatter (around) and that will help some as well. Bar end weights also reduce vibration to a degree.....I don't use them, in fact I removed them from a bike I had previously but some people like them there for some reduction in vibrations.

**JerryHawk250** · 04-28-2021, 02:41 PM

These Grip Covers work great for reducing vibration. Also fattens up the throttle for people with big hands like i have. Much more comfortable for the long rides. I tested them out for 3 hours Sunday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**JerryHawk250** · 04-28-2021, 02:45 PM

Also If the bike is still new it will vibrate a good bit until it's broke in. After about 1500 miles these engine smooth out a good bit.

tknj99 · 04-28-2021, 04:16 PM

I use these on mine and they have worked well:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

buzz · 04-29-2021, 12:35 PM

Quit crying ,I love mine

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CheapThrills Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Lehigh Valley Area Posts: 150	TBR7 - Longest ride so far, but hands buzzing..... Took the TBR7 out to cruise the back roads in Bucks County, Pa (25-55mph) and after returning home, 2+ hours riding, noticed my hands are 'buzzing' and numb. So curious, what solutions have you found to reduce vibrations in the handlebars and while asking, the foot pegs? Thx! __________________ - My 2 Bikes: TaoTao TBR7 Boom Vader Gen 2 (BD125-10) Testing a YouTube Channel
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04-28-2021, 02:25 PM	#2
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I havent had the joy of riding on a street for 2 hours yet but I can tell you from my experience on riding old unbalanced street bikes that the tingling and/or numbness will get better with your comfort level on the bike. When you get used to it, you'll loosen up your grip and itll get better. You can get softer grips as well. I use Ourys on my atvs and pro grips on my street bike. Gloves can sometimes help too. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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04-28-2021, 02:27 PM	#3
Skyd Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 242	You can also get grips that are a bit fatter (around) and that will help some as well. Bar end weights also reduce vibration to a degree.....I don't use them, in fact I removed them from a bike I had previously but some people like them there for some reduction in vibrations. __________________ 2020 RPS Hawk 250 - Build thread can be found here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=28374 "Do Wheelies and Forget your Feelies" "If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?" -unknown
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04-28-2021, 02:41 PM	#4
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,588	These Grip Covers work great for reducing vibration. Also fattens up the throttle for people with big hands like i have. Much more comfortable for the long rides. I tested them out for 3 hours Sunday. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-28-2021, 02:45 PM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,588	Also If the bike is still new it will vibrate a good bit until it's broke in. After about 1500 miles these engine smooth out a good bit. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-28-2021, 04:16 PM	#6
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,259	I use these on mine and they have worked well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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04-29-2021, 12:35 PM	#7
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 880	Quit crying ,I love mine
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