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Old 24-03-13, 11:41
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Have you had this issue with other bikes? (Sorry, but I don't know your history and don't want to insult you.) I had this with my first XTR, and sold it because I couldn't live with what I thought was an unacceptable level of vibration. After as little as 20 minutes' riding, I couldn't operate the front brake, it was that bad. The XTR was my first bike after a bikeless period of 10 years, and I blamed the engine. I sold it for a big multi - same issue with numb hands. Then a V-twin. Same. Then a V-4, then a parallel twin. Then a triple. You get the picture. Turns out it was carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in both hands, mainly the right one, probably caused by excessive mouse use on PCs at home and work. So I didn't need to sell the XTR after all. I haven't had any treatment, and strangely the CTS has improved over the years and now rarely bothers me.

All I am saying is, are you sure it's the bike?
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