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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Just curious to know if there are any "arm chair chiropractors" out there. The problem I am having lately is a pain right between the shoulder blades while riding some distance. Would changing to a somewhat higher set of bars help. I 'm 6'5" and have standard RK bars. I rolled them forward but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Hey is there a DOCTOR in the house!!!!! Medic maybe a Nurse???? Man sorry to here that!!!! My friggin back just wont let up and i swear once you got a problem it never seems to go away!!...Good Luck!!!!!...R.W.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Do you use a Riders backrest? This cured the problem for me and I am only 5' 8". I found I slouched which created the pain on long runs. You are hanging onto the bars whereas with the backrest you do not have to.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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stock rk bars suck i had to get them closer narrower and higher then the pain went away backrest didnt hurt either.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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HA.Furgot to mention backrest!!!! Just got one from a member and it does help!!! And the Scarecrow said to the Wizard of OZ..."If i only had a Brain"
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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As already said stock bar suck. I went with 16" chubbs and never felt better. I`m 5'11" .
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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new bars or adjusting yours to the right height and angle worked for me-ride safe
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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I'm not a doctor, but I play one on here, hahaha, just kidding.

Get yourself a rider's adjustable backrest and some Kromewerks Sweepers.

Call me in the morning.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by roadking 3239
Just curious to know if there are any "arm chair chiropractors" out there. The problem I am having lately is a pain right between the shoulder blades while riding some distance. Would changing to a somewhat higher set of bars help. I 'm 6'5" and have standard RK bars. I rolled them forward but to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
A set of 12" Apes cured that problem for me.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Rider's adjustable backrest cured mine. Like driving my LaZBoy. Can ride all day...
 
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