Bad Backs and Riders Backrest
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From: Centeral Coast, California
If there were one thing that would work then whoever came up with it would be rich beyond their dreams. Some guys swear by a backrest (myself included, standard backrest) and it causes pain for others. Good seat and good shocks are a given but finding what is good for you is the key.
Exercise can help in a lot of situations sometimes not. Find a good doc and rehab group that is focused on getting athletes back and they will typically get you going pretty quickly. Surgery should be the last option. I suffer from degenerative disc disorder as well as multiple spinal fractures over the years. I do about 20 mins of stretching a day. I do a lot of core work as mentioned earlier. I still lift heavy for me (squat, deadlift, etc...) once or twice a week and do a lot of work with kettlebells. I would have never thought that with my back kettlebell swings would help but they have made a world of difference I do at least 100 everyday. I did lose weight also, not saying anyone else needs to but it helped me.
Exercise can help in a lot of situations sometimes not. Find a good doc and rehab group that is focused on getting athletes back and they will typically get you going pretty quickly. Surgery should be the last option. I suffer from degenerative disc disorder as well as multiple spinal fractures over the years. I do about 20 mins of stretching a day. I do a lot of core work as mentioned earlier. I still lift heavy for me (squat, deadlift, etc...) once or twice a week and do a lot of work with kettlebells. I would have never thought that with my back kettlebell swings would help but they have made a world of difference I do at least 100 everyday. I did lose weight also, not saying anyone else needs to but it helped me.
Feel free to PM me if preferred...don't mean to hijack a good thread.
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From: Hurdle Mills NC
Some are die hard Harley .. want only OEM parts and accessories.
I choose to try and save a bit. Had the Utopia on my Gold Wing. Installed the bolt on Utopia on my 16 Limited. Sweet ! Maybe a hundred or two cheaper.
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I choose to try and save a bit. Had the Utopia on my Gold Wing. Installed the bolt on Utopia on my 16 Limited. Sweet ! Maybe a hundred or two cheaper.
https://utpr.com/harleylinks.html
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From: South Jersey
Do you have the adjustable or the standard? I have 3 fused vertebrae at the base of my spine, so support is a good thing. I found the adjustable backrest to be "springy" and caused me to tense up. I now have the standard backrest set so that I can lean back against it with my arms straight on the bars. That allows me to sit forward if I want.
I also have my highway pegs set sort of high on the engine guard. This pushes me into the backrest so it doesn't get irritating.
It's like going down the road on a recliner
I also have my highway pegs set sort of high on the engine guard. This pushes me into the backrest so it doesn't get irritating.
It's like going down the road on a recliner
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From: South Jersey
Do you keep it as low as possible or one notch up?
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