Sore neck, new handle bars?
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RE: Sore neck, new handle bars?
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In addition to Merlinii's comments you should have someone look at your posture from the side, as you sit in your riding position. You may need a backrest to get a straighter line up your spine and cervical vertebrae. YOur seat should be of a design that will help with this too. I've found over the years that a flatter and more level seat works well for me.
Forward controls or a short person on a FL model can result in an unnatural position.
If your bars have you pulling your torso forward your neck will curve the same as if you are riding a crotch rocket. Therefore you may not want apes. The most relaxing position will be with your hands just above your knees (longitudinal position) as in sitting at the dinner table and a height that puts your elbows just forward of your torso and almost level. Be aware that the width of the bars can influence comfort too. A lot of riders think only of the image they want to project and not the comfort or safety.
If you are wearing a helmet, get the lightest one you can find. The Harley carbon fiber 1/2 is the lightest one I've found that will also protect at least a bit of your head.
You may want to spend some time in a showroom where you can sit for several minutes on different models. If you neck is hurting on one, you may notice some minor improvement on another and that can help with ideas.
In addition to Merlinii's comments you should have someone look at your posture from the side, as you sit in your riding position. You may need a backrest to get a straighter line up your spine and cervical vertebrae. YOur seat should be of a design that will help with this too. I've found over the years that a flatter and more level seat works well for me.
Forward controls or a short person on a FL model can result in an unnatural position.
If your bars have you pulling your torso forward your neck will curve the same as if you are riding a crotch rocket. Therefore you may not want apes. The most relaxing position will be with your hands just above your knees (longitudinal position) as in sitting at the dinner table and a height that puts your elbows just forward of your torso and almost level. Be aware that the width of the bars can influence comfort too. A lot of riders think only of the image they want to project and not the comfort or safety.
If you are wearing a helmet, get the lightest one you can find. The Harley carbon fiber 1/2 is the lightest one I've found that will also protect at least a bit of your head.
You may want to spend some time in a showroom where you can sit for several minutes on different models. If you neck is hurting on one, you may notice some minor improvement on another and that can help with ideas.
Does anyone know the rise and pull back of the stock bars on a 2006 Ultra?
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RE: Sore neck, new handle bars?
I put the wild one 16's on my Road King, they killed my upper back and neck area. I then put the Carilini 16's on and it was night and day, no more pain (weird)! I also went with a police air seat. Did 600 mile days going to Sturgis no problem. Like has been stated, go down to the local hangout and if you see some bars that you like, ask the owner if you can sit on the bike......
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RE: Sore neck, new handle bars?
I put Wild One Chubby 575's on my 06 EGC and they are great. But the first thing you might want to try is a backrest - just something holding your lower back in so you can't slouch makes all the difference in the world.
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RE: Sore neck, new handle bars?
I have the same problem with my 07 Street Glide.I get neck pain after a long ride.I am really considering 13" Apes.It will put me in the same position as my 07 Streetbob,wich I can ride all day with no pain.
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RE: Sore neck, new handle bars?
x2 on a backrest. you will never NOT use it once you get one. as far as bars with stock cables:Khromewerks 300505 bars and chubby wild 1's #575 will "work" with stock cables. at least a backrest will buy you some time so you make the right decision on the bars.
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