Potential sad realization...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Garland, TX
If you have a stock seat, thats probably part of the problem. I had a sporty that had the stock seat and went on a 4 day 850 mile trip and by the 3rd day my back and backside felt like they were on fire it hurt so bad. I ended up finding a good deal on a slightly used mustang seat on craigslist and it made a world of difference.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
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Ask your doctor and chiropractor what they recommend. They migh tell you to get a back brace.
I was having shoulder problems until I realized my arms were pretty straight and I was leaning on them, like doing a push-up. I started relaxing and bending my arms and the pain has gone, where I used to hurt after 30 min. into my ride.
I was having shoulder problems until I realized my arms were pretty straight and I was leaning on them, like doing a push-up. I started relaxing and bending my arms and the pain has gone, where I used to hurt after 30 min. into my ride.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Arizona
WTF? a dozen posts and no bashers yet? I'm disappointed. I thought at least one person would point out that the OP went from a scooter (literally) to a chicks bike, and he's sore.....but noooo.... y'all had to let that slide and give real advice. I need a beer.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: southeast PA
This is a site that may help. You can compare your position on your scooter to the one on your new bike and maybe make adjustments from there.
http://cycle-ergo.com/
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 369
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From: New Jersey
I even have a sportbike that I was able to put the right seat and handlebars on so I can zip around without pain.
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From: North London, UK
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Pretty much every single component of your bike can be swapped out for any one of dozens of alternatives. You are absolutely guaranteed to find a combination that will alleviate your back/butt/wrist/knee/whatever pain.
You will then only have to worry about the pain in your wallet.
Pretty much every single component of your bike can be swapped out for any one of dozens of alternatives. You are absolutely guaranteed to find a combination that will alleviate your back/butt/wrist/knee/whatever pain.
You will then only have to worry about the pain in your wallet.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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If I had sporty, my knees and back would hurt too. Find something that fits your body better.
Prior to my Sporty I most recently rode a Maxi-scooter (Honda Helix); and had no physical issues with riding, yet after 30 miles or more on the Sporty I have noticed that the next day my lower back routinely is junked and requires chiropractic care- see old high school wrestling injury. The shocks are good and I am fearing it has more to do with the straddling position of the bike causing a problem whereas the step through of the scooter did not...I am feeling bummed and saddened.