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Old May 5, 2020 | 11:52 AM
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At about 4 years into my SG, it seems that my slouch has "improved." I find that I'm looking through my windshield rather than over.

Trying to determine if I am too relaxed or developing bad posture habits while riding.

Using an LRS recurve that I measured using their tip-of-the-nose to a level method. I recall that I had to figure out my riding posture back then (was still sitting very tall). Seem to work well for those couple three years. Now not so much.

Anyone else experience this particular issue?
 
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You need more starch in your diet.
 
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You need more starch stretch in your diet.
I fixed that for you.
 
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Old May 5, 2020 | 03:01 PM
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Well, personally, I think you're too relaxed about developing bad posture, but that's not why I decided to reply.

I just wanted to say I like your taste in bikes.......

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Old May 5, 2020 | 03:10 PM
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Well, personally, I think you're too relaxed about developing bad posture, but that's not why I decided to reply.

I just wanted to say I like your taste in bikes.......

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LOL
Love that DBP!. My wife says I have a "problem" with blue. Plenty of cars and trucks have been of a similar blue, now the Harley. Even had this similar color in a BMX bike as a kid.

The chrome wheels really help the look. On my short list. I bought a King Tour Pak not long ago before Harley discontinued the color.
 
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Old May 5, 2020 | 05:42 PM
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Maybe the seat is sinking
 
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Old May 5, 2020 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RomeoTango
At about 4 years into my SG, it seems that my slouch has "improved." I find that I'm looking through my windshield rather than over.

Trying to determine if I am too relaxed or developing bad posture habits while riding.

Using an LRS recurve that I measured using their tip-of-the-nose to a level method. I recall that I had to figure out my riding posture back then (was still sitting very tall). Seem to work well for those couple three years. Now not so much.

Anyone else experience this particular issue?
I installed a Harley adjustable back rest. Helps immensely with posture and comfort (back pain)
 
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Old May 5, 2020 | 06:18 PM
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I find myself slouching from time to time. I think its old age. You want to see good riding posture, watch a girl ride.
 
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Originally Posted by oldbie
I installed a Harley adjustable back rest. Helps immensely with posture and comfort (back pain)
+1, A back rest can help to keep proper posture.
 
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Old May 5, 2020 | 07:58 PM
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I can def tell a difference when I ride with and without my backrest. Anytime I ride more than half a hour I use the backrest.
 
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