back pain ride help
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back pain ride help
I currently ride an 04 Dyna Lowrider. I have a very bad back from a earlier bike accident and the arthritis gets so bad in the middle of my back and lower back where the fractures were that even the slightest road bump can cause a bad jarring pain.
I have rode some new 2010 and 11 and 12 Dyna's and they seem quite a bit smoother ride and better on my back. I have tried different shock/spring tension positions but seems 3 is about the best all around for one up and my 240 pound body. I also spent $200 to have my seat double decker foam modification.
Will newer model Harley shocks, progressive 440's, any ideas that will help over the stock ones to soften the back jarring?
I have rode some new 2010 and 11 and 12 Dyna's and they seem quite a bit smoother ride and better on my back. I have tried different shock/spring tension positions but seems 3 is about the best all around for one up and my 240 pound body. I also spent $200 to have my seat double decker foam modification.
Will newer model Harley shocks, progressive 440's, any ideas that will help over the stock ones to soften the back jarring?
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I had an 04 dyna lowrider that i got rid of for a 2005 Heritage . Much better on the back. I then traded the heritage for a 2011 Street bob. I need new handlebars and risers but over all the bike is excellent. I feel if I get better fitting bars my back pain will completely go away. I had a severe back injury when I was 19 . the 2011 streetbob is overall the best bike Ive had . I would buy a newer heritage for long road trips if I could afford it but I needed a lighter more nimble bike. If you have the cash might be a good time to trade in . Lots of really cool options and in my opinion only the new bikes (dynas included) ride much better. If you do get a newer dyna dont slam it with low shocks or it will ride harsh again. you might find a great deal on a 2011 before they are all gone. Good luck.
that 2004 lowrider was a cool bike but man it about broke my back. rode like a brick.
that 2004 lowrider was a cool bike but man it about broke my back. rode like a brick.
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As suggested by several above, not only is suspension important but the right seat and bars can make a huge difference as well. You might also want to look at your feet placement. Perhaps forward controls, or highway pegs and maybe even floorboards might be a better fit for you.
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Good advice on bars and controls. The easiest way to get harshness out of the rear is to go with longer shocks, even 1/2" will make a difference. I had the 440's but found them too stiff, my current Ohlins are way more forgiving.
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Thanks guys, I do have wide glide mini apes and forward controls I put on. I agree that maybe a new one is the way to go. I've been thinking of trading anyway for a softtail. MIssedem, I had a car run over my back on the highway and was in a wheel chair for a little over a year back in 1975, I happened to be 19 also. Sorry to hear about your back injury also.