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louis · 11-14-2012, 10:33 PM

I rode a lot this summer and now my back is really sore. I think it's from all that time in the saddle. Has anyone else experienced a sore back from riding?

gkeefer · 11-14-2012, 11:08 PM

Do you still have the stock bars, if so you may want to change them for something that fells better to you, and mabe add a backrest.

Hi-Vis · 11-14-2012, 11:17 PM

My lower back is not real strong. Lower back pain can be caused from many reasons. My bottom disc is partially herniated, but much of my pain comes from not sitting up straight.

What helps me, sit up straight, stopping to walk every 100 miles, Lonnies back rest & this back belt BackALine Back Support Belts, Best Lumbar Lower Back Support Braces
I also give some of the credit to my (cheap $140) airhawk r seat cushion. The inflatable cushion stops the bikes vibrations from reaching me.
Next time you reach 70+ mph pull in the clutch for a few seconds and you will see just how much vibration the engine creates.
Longest ride this year was nearly 500 miles and that was day one of a 3 day trip. I did fine.
At age 52 the word comfort is much more important than it once was.
Pain sux.

dadorfman · 11-15-2012, 07:49 AM

+1 on the backrest.Also, if you are using highway pegs, you are putting more strain on your lower back when you push back off the pegs.

mfile2000 · 11-15-2012, 08:51 AM

I can only add that sitting on a cruiser was the worst for my back. The sportier bikes, my back is great but my right knee begins to tighten op after a few hours.

louis · 11-15-2012, 10:27 AM

I am pushing 50....ugg. I don't much like the look of the backrest, but if this continues ill have to seriously consider one. Hopefully my back get a little stronger.

dadorfman · 11-15-2012, 10:43 AM

If you don't like a back rest, the BackALign would help. Also, as noted below, don't use highway pegs.

louis · 11-15-2012, 11:00 AM

I have floorboard. I'll look at the backalign, I'm assuming its like a belt.

DCinCT · 11-15-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by louis

I am pushing 50....ugg. I don't much like the look of the backrest, but if this continues ill have to seriously consider one. Hopefully my back get a little stronger.

you can either ride in more comfort or you can ride in pain...backrest will probably help...its about the ride in my opinion...when you can no longer ride cause of all the discomfort, guess you can always go look at the bike and think...great looking ride. Have seen backrests sold on this site for under $100...pretty cheap price to invest to see if it helps. Good luck.

t-man403 · 11-15-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by louis

I am pushing 50....ugg. I don't much like the look of the backrest, but if this continues ill have to seriously consider one. Hopefully my back get a little stronger.

It's got nothing to do with you back being strong ............. how about your gut? Soft in the gut means sore back. Keep your core in shape and you'll have little problems with your back!

Having said that, I use a backrest on the long trips only. Day trips, not so much. Yes, I'm a little soft myself!

11-14-2012, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
louis VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 214 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Sore back I rode a lot this summer and now my back is really sore. I think it's from all that time in the saddle. Has anyone else experienced a sore back from riding?

11-14-2012, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hi-Vis Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Auburn Alabama Posts: 2,170 Thanks: 162 Thanked 296 Times in 267 Posts	My lower back is not real strong. Lower back pain can be caused from many reasons. My bottom disc is partially herniated, but much of my pain comes from not sitting up straight. What helps me, sit up straight, stopping to walk every 100 miles, Lonnies back rest & this back belt BackALine Back Support Belts, Best Lumbar Lower Back Support Braces I also give some of the credit to my (cheap $140) airhawk r seat cushion. The inflatable cushion stops the bikes vibrations from reaching me. Next time you reach 70+ mph pull in the clutch for a few seconds and you will see just how much vibration the engine creates. Longest ride this year was nearly 500 miles and that was day one of a 3 day trip. I did fine. At age 52 the word comfort is much more important than it once was. Pain sux. __________________ Special Edition 2009 C50 Green/White . 13100 miles. Loaded up and then some! 2006 Honda Big-Ruckus 250 scooter. ~Rare~ If an old man is Laughing at you for no reason, you might want to take a mental inventory because you might have lost something. ATGATT Sweat, not blood.

11-15-2012, 07:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
dadorfman VR Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 277 Thanks: 7 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	+1 on the backrest.Also, if you are using highway pegs, you are putting more strain on your lower back when you push back off the pegs. __________________ David '07 C90 Trike '06 C50 '97 Marauder (deceased) '86 Honda Rebel 450 (deceased)

11-15-2012, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
dadorfman VR Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 277 Thanks: 7 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	If you don't like a back rest, the BackALign would help. Also, as noted below, don't use highway pegs. __________________ David '07 C90 Trike '06 C50 '97 Marauder (deceased) '86 Honda Rebel 450 (deceased)

11-14-2012, 11:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
gkeefer Senior VR Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Horse Shoe Bend, Arkansas. Posts: 2,059 Thanks: 1 Thanked 132 Times in 126 Posts	Do you still have the stock bars, if so you may want to change them for something that fells better to you, and mabe add a backrest.

11-15-2012, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 3,955 Thanks: 688 Thanked 415 Times in 326 Posts	I can only add that sitting on a cruiser was the worst for my back. The sportier bikes, my back is great but my right knee begins to tighten op after a few hours.

11-15-2012, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
louis VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 214 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	I am pushing 50....ugg. I don't much like the look of the backrest, but if this continues ill have to seriously consider one. Hopefully my back get a little stronger.

11-15-2012, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
louis VR Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 214 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	I have floorboard. I'll look at the backalign, I'm assuming its like a belt.

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