TNTHarley is right. I have 3 herniated discs that two doctors have told me they cannot operate on. So the pain can get bad and I refuse to stop riding. I saw the Back-A-Line at a show and bought it online a few weeks later. It's been over a year and 300 miles is a warm up. I also wear it when working around around the homestead. It really works.

P.S. Took my expensive HD backrest off

 

HD back rest and a seat modification done by MEANCITYCYCLES.

 

+1

It's not the bike its the rider.

 

Bent dumbell rows. Helps strengthen the upper back muscles that tighten up on long rides. Along with some other strength excercises.

 

"And yes, a BMW like an RT is better, because the weight is distributed across 3 points of contact: your feet, butt and hands, whereas a Harley puts all the weight on your butt. But a Beemer doesn't have the same fun factor..."

I'd say from that comment, it's not the bike but your riding position. You haven't found the right combanation of seat & handlebars yet. You probably need something to put you in the "cruiser" postion instead of the "touring" position. For me it ended up being pull back bars and a Mustang Vintage seat.

 

Thanks for posting that. I'm going to give that Back-A-Line a try.

 

Thanks TNTHarley and RoadGypsy. I'm gonna give Back-A-Line a try. Maybe I have crap posture, but I'm not unfit. I run, walk, cycle and do weights, and generally do something 3 - 5 times a week. That's why it bugs me so much.

But I'll give that a try and see if it helps.

 

NativeCustomBaggers.com is your answer. I have one for my '04 FLT. Adjusts to ride at different heights on your back. Very sturdy and comfortable. Check out their web site.
Good luck.