akward position on fxdc causing hip cramps
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,416
Likes: 88
From: San Quirino, Italy
ive read the searches. drink water and eat bananas. has anyone had the problem of hip cramps, with mids and the problem goes away with forward controls? i get the same problem on my crotch rocket but its pretty rare. i get them every time i ride my super glide. if i dont figure out the problem more than likely i will offload the bike. thanks in advance, Adam
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,046
Likes: 398
From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
Have to agree with Jeff an Tbone. The stock seat can cause lots of hip and low back problems. Went with the Sundowner dual seal and all is now OK, except it's raining, so no riding....
Changing out the seat is one bolt. If you get a Sundowner, make sure dealer is ok with returning it if it doesn't solve your problem. A complete forwards set up is probably more expensive and much more involved installing. Not so easy to return if things aren't any better for you... Have you tried variable settings highway pegs? Just another option.. tom
Changing out the seat is one bolt. If you get a Sundowner, make sure dealer is ok with returning it if it doesn't solve your problem. A complete forwards set up is probably more expensive and much more involved installing. Not so easy to return if things aren't any better for you... Have you tried variable settings highway pegs? Just another option.. tom
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,145
Likes: 2,910
From: New York
Alternative
If you are going to consider changing out your seat go to www.meancitycycles.com. They take your stock seat and reshape it to your size and weight. They can move you forward, backward, up or down. The basic redo uses high end memory foam. For more cushion they add gel pads. I am no their schedule for August 22. My seat will cost $120 to redo. Worth checking out.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: poplarville, ms
If you are going to consider changing out your seat go to www.meancitycycles.com. They take your stock seat and reshape it to your size and weight. They can move you forward, backward, up or down. The basic redo uses high end memory foam. For more cushion they add gel pads. I am no their schedule for August 22. My seat will cost $120 to redo. Worth checking out.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: poplarville, ms
yeah i have 30" inseam so i dont see forwards being a problem. and im getting a new seat as soon as i get my forwards on and figure out if i need to drop or move back.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,416
Likes: 88
From: San Quirino, Italy
might take you up on that. problem is im on a 90/30 rotation so if i figure out i like them i have to rush to get em home so i can put them on but i might hit you up in september when i get back.
yeah im looking at a C&C or mean city seat now. problem is like stated above im kind of pressed for time and dont want to eat a week of not riding time. since ill have to wait till i get home to pull my seat and ship it in.
yeah im looking at a C&C or mean city seat now. problem is like stated above im kind of pressed for time and dont want to eat a week of not riding time. since ill have to wait till i get home to pull my seat and ship it in.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,416
Likes: 88
From: San Quirino, Italy
With a 30" inseam, forwards will be an issue. I have a reduced reach set on mine with the same inseam. The regular ones are too far out there to be comfortable for our short legs...
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,136
Likes: 20
From: Trophy Club, TX
I periodically have that problem too, even with a different seat. What made a difference was adding highway pegs to my engine guard. Just being able to put my feet in a different position makes a huge difference.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: poplarville, ms
yeah i knew you werent selling yeah ill definately ride down there. i rode down to gport last break with the wife just for a ride and the seat was murdering me halfway back. i need to double chk my inseam number. im 5'10 so we will see if 30 is accurate