2017 softail deluxe
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2017 softail deluxe
So I have about 600 miles on my new bike and my right butt cheek is killing me! I am looking into bars for the fact that I'm a taller rider and the oem ones are a little on the short side. My question is being that I'm hunched over riding with the low bars, could that be causing my *** to hurt? Or is this a seat problem? I'm new to the Harley would and I figure some of you guys that are more experienced with these bikes can help. Being the bars are close to $500 and the seat also about the same price, I would like to spend money on the *** problem first.
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Have you first tried adjusting the handle bars? You can get the grips a little higher and closer to you by loosening them (handlebars) and adjusting up. I did this first and got my hands more level, and my back more upright. Seat will still be replaced for long rides.
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I haven't but I'm going to do it right now. I'll report back!
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You could also add higher risers to the bars. Maybe that would relieve the hunched up feeling?
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Yea mine is a 17. Lol I own a Harley now I'm sure my wallet won't be full for long with the aftermarket stuff available.
As for the bars. I moved them up it seem to help a little but as of now I need to have a not so sore cheek to compare. But I'm thinking it's a seat problem. I did test ride a heritage (2018) and the seat did feel a little bit better but I was also only on it for a few miles.
As for the bars. I moved them up it seem to help a little but as of now I need to have a not so sore cheek to compare. But I'm thinking it's a seat problem. I did test ride a heritage (2018) and the seat did feel a little bit better but I was also only on it for a few miles.