Ever get a callous on your index finger, after riding a lot?

[Haole Girl]

If you did develop one, how did you get rid of it? Of course, not riding is not an option.

Thanks.

[Gold Metal Flake]

1. No, but everyone's grip is different. Are you wearing gloves? nm

[Haole Girl]

2. I was wearing light weight gloves (mesh)

Should start wearing thicker, all leather, like I was told to.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

3. There are worse places for callouses ...

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

(kidding, sort of)

Is your callous just from working the throttle? You can get the same callouses from baseball, tennis, mowing the lawn. If it's from the throttle, you could try a device to help with leverage:
http://www.crampbuster.com/

:hi:

[Haole Girl]

4. It's all the city riding, unfortuntely...

from the clutch lever, I think. I'm probably shifting wrong since I use that part of my finger so much!

[Gold Metal Flake]

5. Are you using 4 fingers when you grab the clutch? nm

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[Haole Girl]

6. hmm...

I might only be using 2 or 3. I'll have to pay more attention to that. My fingers/hands probably aren't as strong as I think they are. But I never have to ask hubby to open jars anymore! lol

[sailor65]

7. Your gloves are too loose.

The glove is rubbing your skin when you pull and causing the callous.

A properly fitted glove will hold to your skin like paint. And a loose fitting glove will not protect you properly. Snug up and the callous will go away.

[Haole Girl]

8. Thank you

I had no idea the fit of the glove could make that much difference. I tend to be almost claustrophobic about tight fitting gloves, for some reason. I'll try to wear them again. :hi: