A strange request. . .
A strange request. . .
I have noticed that on back has been killing me lately when I go for longer rides on my sporty. I was bumming around at a couple of the local dealers today, and one guy made a good point.... maybe the forward controls on my custom is putting too much stress on my lower back. So the strange request.
Does anyone have a set of orginal mid-controls, for a soild mount sporty that they would let go cheap, so I can see if it does my back any good? Thanks.
Does anyone have a set of orginal mid-controls, for a soild mount sporty that they would let go cheap, so I can see if it does my back any good? Thanks.
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RE: A strange request. . .
My back was killing me on my Sporty and it was the bars. My hubby put on the HD Pullback handlebars which brought the bars back a few inches and put me in a more natural riding position. It made a world of difference.
RE: A strange request. . .
I have changed the bars and it did make a big difference, a pull back riser might help as well, but I do wanna try a set of mids.
ORIGINAL: HeatherC
My back was killing me on my Sporty and it was the bars. My hubby put on the HD Pullback handlebars which brought the bars back a few inches and put me in a more natural riding position. It made a world of difference.
My back was killing me on my Sporty and it was the bars. My hubby put on the HD Pullback handlebars which brought the bars back a few inches and put me in a more natural riding position. It made a world of difference.
RE: A strange request. . .
I would but, if mids aren't the answer, I wanna be able to put my forwards back on.
ORIGINAL: THE MACHINE GUN
I'll trade you my mid controls for your foward controls.... [sm=biker2.gif][sm=goodidea.gif]
I'll trade you my mid controls for your foward controls.... [sm=biker2.gif][sm=goodidea.gif]
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From: Midland, TX
RE: A strange request. . .
Unless you are set on keeping the drag bars, I'd suggest either installing buckhorn bars or risers. You are leaning forward to ride and that strains your lower back. I don't think mid controls will make that much difference.
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RE: A strange request. . .
Had the same problem.... I put a set of DWG mini apes and a Corbin Solo Classic seat w/backrest and now just my butt get sore after about 6 hrs... lol
Charlie D.
Charlie D.
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RE: A strange request. . .
I have already dumped the drag bars and went to dyna low rider bars. But, I wouldn't mind a pull back riser.
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RE: A strange request. . .
I have the same back problems. I changed the drag bars out the second day of ownership to Dyna Longhorns. It didn't help much, but did help some. I then swapped out the forward controls for mid controls and that really helped the lower back problem. I finally found the ultimate solution to riding with a bad back is a very good back rest. .............. BC