My back hurts
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From: Hallsville TX
My back hurts
I think I need my grips about 1" higher and about 3 " closer to me.
After riding 6 hours or so my back hurts between my shoulder blades something awful.
Didn't have that problem on my road king but I think the grips were closer.
What's the best way to get this done?
Spacer, longer bars?
Thanks
Buff
After riding 6 hours or so my back hurts between my shoulder blades something awful.
Didn't have that problem on my road king but I think the grips were closer.
What's the best way to get this done?
Spacer, longer bars?
Thanks
Buff
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I think I need my grips about 1" higher and about 3 " closer to me.
After riding 6 hours or so my back hurts between my shoulder blades something awful.
Didn't have that problem on my road king but I think the grips were closer.
What's the best way to get this done?
Spacer, longer bars?
Thanks
Buff
After riding 6 hours or so my back hurts between my shoulder blades something awful.
Didn't have that problem on my road king but I think the grips were closer.
What's the best way to get this done?
Spacer, longer bars?
Thanks
Buff
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If you are hurting between the shoulder blades it usually means you are stretched too far reaching for your bars. I had this exact same problem when I bought my Mustang seat that moved me back a couple of inches and stock bars. Rode from Americade where i bought the seat to Laconia Bike Week and I was in pain right between the shoulder blades by the time i got to New Hampshire. Bought a set of Helibars at Laconia, problem solved. Now my hands are in a higher, neutral position with my elbows slightly bent.
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From: Hallsville TX
If you are hurting between the shoulder blades it usually means you are stretched too far reaching for your bars. I had this exact same problem when I bought my Mustang seat that moved me back a couple of inches and stock bars. Rode from Americade where i bought the seat to Laconia Bike Week and I was in pain right between the shoulder blades by the time i got to New Hampshire. Bought a set of Helibars at Laconia, problem solved. Now my hands are in a higher, neutral position with my elbows slightly bent.
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I had a similar problem with my bike, from reaching a little too far. It costs nothing to adjust your current bars towards you a little. I had several goes with mine until I felt really comfortable and can ride all day now. Don't go spending unnecessarily, just spend a little time making adjustments. Stock bars are fine!
I reckon every Harley I have ridden in recent years has the bars set too far away for me, but I can recognise that now, having got my own bike just right.
I reckon every Harley I have ridden in recent years has the bars set too far away for me, but I can recognise that now, having got my own bike just right.
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From: Port St. Lucie FL
I had a similar problem with my bike, from reaching a little too far. It costs nothing to adjust your current bars towards you a little. I had several goes with mine until I felt really comfortable and can ride all day now. Don't go spending unnecessarily, just spend a little time making adjustments. Stock bars are fine!
I reckon every Harley I have ridden in recent years has the bars set too far away for me, but I can recognise that now, having got my own bike just right.
I reckon every Harley I have ridden in recent years has the bars set too far away for me, but I can recognise that now, having got my own bike just right.
Do check that first...if you only need an inch or so and your bars can handle it its certainly a cheaper way out.
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To get a good idea where your grips should be and the angle they need to be, sit on your bike, close your eyes then put your hands up where they would feel comfortable holding onto the grips. That will get you pretty close to what you need.
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There is a great sticky on bars at the top of the touring models forum that explains a lot about the effect of bars/hand position on your body. Read through at least the first portion of that thread and you will learn a lot. Depending on your size and arm length, I believe you can get a pretty good idea of what would work with your current seat and body position. Then it's a matter of finding a way to try out what you think will work. Good luck; new bars are a real challenge and can be expensive to change out.
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