2012 fatboy special back pain
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2012 fatboy special back pain
Hi ,can anybody offer some advice...just got my new dream bike....2012 fatboy special. Have developed lower back pain....was thinking of putting a heritage softail classic seat on, if it would fit, as I rode one of these for 8 days without a problem. Has anyone tried this seat swap or does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks. Adrian.
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You got your dream bike after riding a heritage for 8 days, and now you want it to feel like a heritage? Why didnt you ride a Fatboy for 8 days?
Lots of seat options available...your local shop can show them too you and most even have a demo bike you can try it on...
Lots of seat options available...your local shop can show them too you and most even have a demo bike you can try it on...
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True, probably isn't really in to riding, just seeing how cool he thinks he can make his bike look...
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How are your legs? Cramped? Stretched out? Maybe you need different handlebars, maybe something a bit taller or with more pull-back. Though if you're cramped or stretched out, a different seat can move you forward or backward in to the right position and that would help, too.
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The seat isn't the problem. It's either bars, or you want a back rest. The Heritage has mini-apes and puts you in a more upright position. If the Fatboy has you slouching at all, you will feel pain in your lower back. The stock bars on mine (a lil different from what's on the '12s and '13s) had me feeling pain in my neck and shoulders. Putting apes on solved this problem for me.
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As others have stated, seat would be easiest change (agree with Hoggy on the slouching thing), bars would be probably be most dramatic change. Not sure of your background, but you may just need to get in riding shape and/or exercise/weights to strengthen your back. I typically start each riding season with a few issues before my back strengthens. I'm making getting in better shape a priority this off-season.
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Back pain usually is caused by ERGONOMICS of the bike,, not just the seat...
Seat causes a pain in the A$$ more than back pain.
I've said in here for Yrs the Heritage FOR ME fits like it was designed around me when they made it. The ERGO's of one for me is Perfect..
U may have to start changing out parts to make her fit Y..
U might just give her some more time, Its not unusual to have some pain at first with a new bike, cause U may be using different Muscle's.
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Seat causes a pain in the A$$ more than back pain.
I've said in here for Yrs the Heritage FOR ME fits like it was designed around me when they made it. The ERGO's of one for me is Perfect..
U may have to start changing out parts to make her fit Y..
U might just give her some more time, Its not unusual to have some pain at first with a new bike, cause U may be using different Muscle's.
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