Newbie biker (late 30s) - Advice on losing grip on throttle

[markb]

Hi I'm a newbie rider. I did my CBT in 2021, but just bought and started riding in September 2022. I bought myself a new Honda CB125F. For the most part, I am really enjoying riding. I do still seem to stall a few more times than I would like and also feel my slow speed control is still quite basic, but improving over a little each time I ride out.

 

I have one particular issue I wanted to reach out to see if anyone can help pinpoint possible causes. I have just done over 300 miles on my bike since I bought it new, around 6 weeks ago. For the first 150 miles or so, I had no issues of note with my grip on the throttle. I have found however that each subsequent ride I've been out over the last few weeks, my right hand (glove) seems to be slipping more and not feeling as tight a grip on the throttle as I remember in the beginning. I've developed a few techniques to help, but I'm finding losing grip is especially affecting me in having full control at slow speeds and in moving from a standstill. Since starting out in September, I have been using RST CE textile summer gloves (https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/366257). I would have thought that summer gloves would have offered the best grip being made from a thin, lightweight material. Is my problem likely to be glove related or could it be related to the motorbike throttle sleeve and why would I be finding I'm losing grip after doing so few miles? Most of my trips are usually between 20-30 miles so I would have thought that would be classed as short distance and not enough to be the main cause.

 

Appreciate the views of this community?

[Gerontious]

If you have big hands perhaps consider adding grip puppies. these make the grips a little larger, but much more easy to grip as they are made from neoprene and have a textured surface that is unaffected by anything. wet or cold. whatever. inexpensive. at circa £13.  https://tinyurl.com/5n7b4ux4

 

Even if you don't have large hands, I would still suggest you try them, as with anything different.. you just adjust.

 

Just to add, I do have large hands and so holding the original grips, well, I sometimes describe its like holding a pencil in each hand. Also, some grips might be heavily textured but the type of plastic they use can be very... slippy. Add all these together and. I can't be doing with it. So.. for years now grip puppies have been my first update. I ordered a pair when I bought my current bike and fitted them as soon as I got it home a week or so later.

Edited October 23, 2022 by Gerontious

[onesea]

Another vote for grip puppies, although I would say cheaper copies are available:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Anti-Vibration-Handle-Bar-Foam-Slip-Over-Grips-UK/284911303988?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20200818143230&meid=79fd5d3e62ff416b9525ad81529cddd6&pid=101224&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=325327768899&itm=284911303988&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganicWeb&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1&pageci=d5b9d4d0-f4d5-44ea-a1e9-3e821ac8a165&redirect=mobile

 

when it comes to fitting them if you have compressor or SUP pump blowing them on is easiest way to fit..

[Bender]

As above and enjoy the riding. 

 

 

[Blackholesun]

I got some leather gloves and find the grip much better also may be worth having a look at the grip make sure it’s on tight enough