Comfortable Handle Bars for Shoulder and Neck Pain
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#18
11-06-2014, 08:25 PM
I have a herniated disk in my neck and it causes my shoulder and arm to ache after long miles. I'm hoping by changing the bars I can alleviate some of the discomfort. I have an 09 Deluxe. I'm wondering if I should go with a taller bar like the Heritage bars or a mini-ape, or stay with a traditional bar but with a pull back riser? I'm 5'5". Any one else change their bars and relieve neck or shoulder pain? Any advise would be appreciated.
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#19
11-07-2014, 09:46 AM
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The height of the bars isn't the only issue for comfort, the grip angle has a big effect also. The bars on my 2014 Heritage weren't bad, but I still found the grips were pointed too far back for me. I swapped them out for the Badboy Stretched bars from Khromewerks, about the same height but a much more relaxed grip.
http://www.khromewerks.com/STRETCH-B...1029-1059.html
http://www.khromewerks.com/STRETCH-B...1029-1059.html
#20
11-07-2014, 10:54 AM
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I'm just shy of 5'8" and had C3 / C4 / C5 fused Jan 2001 with cadavor bone and a titanium plate so I know your pain .....
at 1st I installed Road King bars that were 1" taller and about 1 " narrower, next were 3 1/2 risers with 1" pullback and a set of Avon Air Cushion grips. My neck pain is still a daily problem (likely because I push my neck beyond it's side to side limit) but it's not from riding ....
at 1st I installed Road King bars that were 1" taller and about 1 " narrower, next were 3 1/2 risers with 1" pullback and a set of Avon Air Cushion grips. My neck pain is still a daily problem (likely because I push my neck beyond it's side to side limit) but it's not from riding ....