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if ur bike has easy to change handle bars, i'd look into switching them to something that pulls back a little bit closer to u. i'm thinking about switching the stock bars on my sportster to either buckhorns, or maybe dyna wide glide type.

2007-01-13 07:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes. I ride a Suzuki GSXR 750. With sport bikes, the riding position is designed for greater control with less regard to comfort than a cruiser. After not riding for awhile, it really hits my lower back and hands. There are 2 tricks you can use to help:

1) Lean on the tank with your left arm. This takes most of the stress off, but this mainly only works when you're cruising in a straght line.

2) Grip more with your legs. Sounds weird, but part of the weight you're holding up with your hands and your back can be reduced if you hold onto the bike better by trying to force your knees in as much as possible.

Hope that helps.

2007-01-13 13:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by SoCalSkierGuy 4 · 1 0

I suspect you need different handlebars that will allow you to ride sitting more upright. If you ride a crotch rocket bike, I don't think there is any handlebar adjustment you can make that will make for a comfortable ride. They're designed for performance and speed and not for comfort. I ride a Harley cruiser and it's very comfortable. By the way, I have a slipped disc in my back, so I'm very sensitive to how important a comfortable ride can be. Do something before you develop a chronic condition.

2007-01-16 21:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 0 0

I ride an old fzr 600 and it gives my lower back a hard time after about hours riding or less. It isn't bad enough to turn me off riding the bike though. I try to keep my back as straight and upright as possible when cruising along. Sportbikes are not built for comfort. Theres some good advice in the other answers.

2007-01-14 21:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 0 0

I infer from your question that you ride a sport bike. The riding position on those is suitable only for the hunchback of Notre Dame, most unnatural, and will definitely cause back problems. Although I appreciate the engineering and performance capabilities of them, I can't ride 'em, it hurts my back too much. On my Harley Electra-Glide, I installed a rider's backrest, and that put me in a much better riding posture, no fatigue, even on 700 mile days.

2007-01-14 05:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by 310Pilot 3 · 1 1

No. I do have back problems, but surprisingly I've not had any problems on my ZX6R. Neither during nor after. If anything is sore it's my inner thighs!

FYI, I did add Convertibars to bring the handlebars up and closer to me, since I'm built like a gnome.

2007-01-16 09:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I had a similar problem on my Harley. I finally got tired of it and changed from the standard drag bars to a set of mini apes and have not had any problem with it for five years.

Another factor if you are not using drag bars may be that they are set to far forward for you. Simply adjust them back a little more to give yourself a comfortable reach.

2007-01-13 14:23:49 · answer #7 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0 0

yes driving bikes for 20 years I don't really think it matters a hole lot if you sit in other position on your bike ,,I've had my rear end go to sleep witch is very uncomfortable while riding my bike.
best thing is when your back or arms or whatever gets sore stop on the side of the road and walk around a bit

2007-01-13 19:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Try replacing the stock handlebar risers with ones that are a couple of inches higher that pull the bar towards you an inch or two, as well.

2007-01-13 14:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Don't drive a bike that has you bent over like a cock-roach. A Man drives a bike sitting up like a human-bean. You'll enjoy the scenery.

2007-01-14 01:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by Tropical Weasel 3 · 1 1

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