seat or bars for sore back?
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From: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Definitely taller apes for the back issue. I'd get the seat too as most said but I'd do the bars first as it will make the most difference. Don't forget, you don't have to set the bars at 12 oclock. It looks great but I needed more pullback (shoulder replacement), set them in line with the forks and I get lots of compliments on the lines.
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From: Potsdam, NY
I have noticed that when i ride for a little i end up hunched over and have to straighten up to relieve back pain. not enough deter riding, but enough that my wife notices me doing it. i am 6'3 and have a 02 heritage with stock bars and seat. i think that putting taller bars would make me sit up straighter, but my wife thinks getting a new seat, or sending it off to mean city might be the answer. has anyone experienced this? and if so how did you cure it? Thanks, GTG
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I know several of the guys have said get the bars first, which is what I did too. But I'm thinking that seats are so different depending on which you buy, it might make sense to do the seat first (then see how the bars feels with the new seat)...just get one with good back support. I'm sure the doc will help ya out.
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From: Durban South Africa
Sit on your bike in a comfortable position. lift your hands to where you think it will be comfortable and see what the difference is between where you handle bar grips are and where your hands are comfortable. You might find you are stretching or having to lean back a bit. It might just be an adjustment required on your existing bars.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KahEtuLitCI
I actually went in to my local Indy and did a sitting on my scoot with numerous bars to determine what fit me best.