help, back pain in (R) shoulder area

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Feb 18, 2011 | 03:40 PM

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tmac00333

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From: Florida

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Originally Posted by AGStrange

Jim, I don't think of myself as THAT old. Or is 42 really worse than I think?

I am 6'2" and I do believe that the problem is an ergonomic one; in spite of adjustments to the handlebars, I still feel myself leaning forward a bit. The Heritage handlebars were an extra $700 and I don't see spending another $700 on another set of handlebars.

I've gone to the dealer several times. Needless to say, not too helpful, since the pain persists. I think I will have to try a different dealership. Maybe between pulling back the handlebars as far as they will go, coupled with risers, would solve the problem.

Get some 4" or even 6" pullback risers. Risers aren't that expensive. That would certainly do the trick. Only problem you might run into is having to replace some cables, and that's where the dealer would hit you with labor costs. Better to do it yourself.

Feb 18, 2011 | 03:44 PM

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colonelangus1

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From: mission bc canada

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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN

That is from leaning to far forward and reaching down. I think you need some sort of taller bars or to rotate your bars back a bit. Taller apes would fix that.

normally id agree ,but he has a heritage softail which has mini apes like my crossbones..my question is what type of helmet do you wear..i got sore shoulders and neck felt like whiplash after 2 hours on hwy with a fullface helmet..ive since gone with a smaller lighter helmet and no more pain..may not be your problem but thought id share in case.?

goodluck finding your problem

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