NGC - Hand position on grips

[MerleLowe]

One thing I've noticed watching YouTube videos of people riding is that often times, they have their hands way out on the grips, as in holding the bar ends with their palms on models so equipped.  I noticed I naturally do the opposite, with my hands fully on the grip and often up against the inside edge.  Why hold only half of the rubber grip, and why hold the bar end weights that need to move freely to damp out vibration?

[Dirk_S]

Could be for easier clutch pull—less forces needed when farther out on a lever. Directing it to Guzzi content, when I’m working the clutch off-pavement, slow maneuvering, or practicing in the parking lot, that clutch lever gets tiresome if you want to maintain using only 2 fingers at most (admittedly, my hands are those of an artist, and aren’t sausage-thick of muscle like my father, a lifelong construction contractor. I also don’t feel—and maybe it’s just me—that the modern Guzzi small block levers are as easy to use with the hand snugged inward—constantly hitting my outer knuckles when pulling in the clutch lever. The only other bike I’ve ridden that gives me the same issues is my ‘78 R80/7.

[wirespokes]

It's possible the bars aren't ergonomically suited for that rider. The grip should follow the angle of the palm with the arm extended naturally. Also, I doubt that holding the bar-end weight has any effect on damping vibrations. In fact, holding the weight might dampen them more.

[Bulldog9]

I will run my right hand out to the bar end weight and find it easier to hold the throttle on longer stretches of road almost like a throttle lock. but otherwise it depends on the bike. The V7 has narrow bars and grips so I usually hold wider, but the others especially the Norge and V85 are wide, so I am neutral for the most part.

[Tom]

Sit upright.  No slouching on a chair. (kitchen type) Close your eyes and stick your arms out like you're on your bike.  That's where you should adjust your handlebars and controls.  Excludes crotch rockets and dirt bikes.   

[Moparnut72]

At slow speeds in low gears I grip the bar end weight with my little and ring fingers to steady the throttle to help eliminate the surging.
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[Dr. Enzo Toma]

When I have same-position fatigue on longer days of riding I will sometimes move my hands out to the bar ends just to put my arms in a different position. I do this with my palm resting on a throttle rocker as well as the bar end. Not my go-to position for ergonomics, but it's something else to do on long rides similar to putting your feet on the passenger pegs.

[chuck peterson]

Deerskin gloves for friction, thumb and forefinger in an “ok” sign around the throttle. Three fingers on brake.

As you roll on, the outside brake lever fingers naturally release the brake

As you roll off, those fingers naturally, and with your intent, close around the lever

Now use them in tandem. While gently rolling off throttle slowly add brake at the same time. Roll on, brake off together

Removes the on off switch of shutting off throttle from a full grip and grabbing the lever

Smooth makes fast, and safe, no grabbing. Great fun

Not applicable to linked brake monsters roaming across the Great Plains and desert Southwest 

[malik]

I find my hands tend to move out towards the bar ends naturally. Large hands (2XL), but not fat fingers. And I prefer short levers. It's just where my hands seem to prefer to be. I also set up the riding position so as to have as little weight resting on the hands as possible. I live with it - comfortably.

Every body is different, so I happily accept that others have different preferences that work for them. For those few of us without a hand, it's a whole different kettle of fish.

[MerleLowe]

Sit upright.  No slouching on a chair. (kitchen type) Close your eyes and stick your arms out like you're on your bike.  That's where you should adjust your handlebars and controls.  Excludes crotch rockets and dirt bikes.   

If I do that, it indicates I need buckhorn bars.  I recall the semi-buckhorns on my GL500s were the most comfortable bars.  Never any numbness from carpal tunnel syndrome. 

[MerleLowe]

Deerskin gloves for friction, thumb and forefinger in an “ok” sign around the throttle. Three fingers on brake.

As you roll on, the outside brake lever fingers naturally release the brake

As you roll off, those fingers naturally, and with your intent, close around the lever

Now use them in tandem. While gently rolling off throttle slowly add brake at the same time. Roll on, brake off together

Removes the on off switch of shutting off throttle from a full grip and grabbing the lever

Smooth makes fast, and safe, no grabbing. Great fun

Not applicable to linked brake monsters roaming across the Great Plains and desert Southwest 

I can do that on bikes with adjustable brake levers, otherwise too much of a reach.