Fatbob hurting my back!
#12
My fatbob is killing my back, I am 27 and have never had problems with my back. I get sore after riding my bike only a couple hours, and them my back is killing me for days. I have a stock setup, seat, bars with forwards. I am 6'3 with short arms, sitting straight up and holding the bars is making me have to hyperextend or arc my back. I am guessing my problem is coming from the bars, but would like to look into a seat w/ backrest.
I was going to go
ape 14's and 6 in pullback
c&c seat w/ backrest sport tour
extend the forward controls
In that order, any suggestions?
I was going to go
ape 14's and 6 in pullback
c&c seat w/ backrest sport tour
extend the forward controls
In that order, any suggestions?
Last edited by rounder; 05-30-2010 at 09:16 AM.
#13
It's definitely a posture issue. Strengthen your stomach and work on keeping your back straight and shoulders/ arms relaxed. My 10 wide glide has mini floorboards that moved my feet back 2 inches and helped a bunch. Small windshield will take the push off your chest and make it much easier to relax. The stock seat killed my tailbone. After an hour or two it would be sore to the touch. The vintage mustang seat is damn near perfect for putting on some miles. The backrest helps to remind you to sit up straight if you like riding in the wind. FatBobRider has a good setup. Keep in mind minor changes make a big difference, so does posture and also think any changes thru before you spend your hard earned money. Good luck your issues need only be temporary.
#15
#17
You could go with the mids, but I had the same exact back troubles. I did a lot of farmwork when I was young and scooped a lot of grain from the back of trucks was how it started, but I knew within a few months Id want apes instead of drag bars. I went with 16's, 2 inch riser, and set my angle of the bars to match the front forks. Im about 5' 8, and I can lay back better easily now when I ride, no back pain, more relaxed without loss of control. U-turns are a little different but you will notice the difference immediately if you want to take on the bar change.
#18
#19
I think I will try a new seat first, and then sit with a broom to get the exact measurement with the bars. I think I will put the mid footrest on, but most of my riding is with lots of traffic and I don't think I would feel comfortable not having my foot near the brake or shifter. The drivers in DC are crazy especially in rush hour. I think it is my risers, and will try to get some risers that give me more pull back. 2 inches would probably work, I will try this first because it is cheaper and I just got married, so not alot of extra funds around to throw into the bike.
thnx
thnx
#20
here is a link i found of some interest , It has lots of tips on seats and how to modify them to your needs and some links to places to buy the right foam
http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php
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http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/index.php
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