Tail bone hurting
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 368
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From: Salina, KS
RE: Tail bone hurting
I am six feet and 250 lbs. \\;
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I have a Sundowner (I think) and it is a lot better than stock, but tailbone still hurt. \\; I tried a gel pad\\; it helped, but tailbone still hurt. \\; \\;
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I upgraded to Progressive shocks in the rear (412's, heavy duty), and that has by and large fixed the tailbone problem. \\; I still get stiff, and have to stretch it out after an hour or two, though. \\;
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I would start with the suspension upgrade, and then proceed to seat replacement if necessary. \\; Surprisingly, the shocks @ about $300 a pair cost less than some seats, and are not difficult to install.
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I have heard that Mustang seats are good, but don't have personal experience with them
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I have a Sundowner (I think) and it is a lot better than stock, but tailbone still hurt. \\; I tried a gel pad\\; it helped, but tailbone still hurt. \\; \\;
 \\;
I upgraded to Progressive shocks in the rear (412's, heavy duty), and that has by and large fixed the tailbone problem. \\; I still get stiff, and have to stretch it out after an hour or two, though. \\;
 \\;
I would start with the suspension upgrade, and then proceed to seat replacement if necessary. \\; Surprisingly, the shocks @ about $300 a pair cost less than some seats, and are not difficult to install.
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I have heard that Mustang seats are good, but don't have personal experience with them
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 433
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From: Warren, Ohio
RE: Tail bone hurting
+1 on the Sundowner. \\; It is a comfortable seat. \\; Other guys mentioned the Mustang and Corbin. \\; \\; I had back surgey several years ago. I had a disk removed, in the lumbar section. \\;
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: UK & France
RE: Tail bone hurting
Or buy a Fatboy!
I've never had a problem with Harley suspension but Progressive shocks are fantastic on my Rocket 111 which comes with truly spine shattering standard suspension.
I've never had a problem with Harley suspension but Progressive shocks are fantastic on my Rocket 111 which comes with truly spine shattering standard suspension.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: fegfsg
RE: Tail bone hurting
take a look at the jeans you wear, is there a belt loop in the back that is right in the middle on your spine? sometimes on some seats this tiny little belt loop can press against your spine and cuase a lot of problems.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: St. Johns, Fl
RE: Tail bone hurting
I have the same issue with my Sporty. I think I am going with the Sundowner.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Peoria, AZ
RE: Tail bone hurting
I agree with the shock upgrade idea. \\; \\; I seems expensine but Sport shock spring preload is inadequate (HD must want you to get pissed and buy a dresser) and I have same problem after 30 miles! \\; \\; Love riding my XL but, on long rides I go with the FLSTC.