help, back pain in (R) shoulder area
#12
I believe that my problem is similar. I have a 2009 Road King (purchased new April 2010) and the dealer put on heritage handlebars to decrease the reach for the rider. Also got a rider backrest. My lower back isn't the problem. My upper back pain, however, is intolerable after one or one-and-a-half hours. And it doesn't stop when I stop riding. My upper back hurts for days after the ride. I'm open to suggestions, because I was only able to ride about 1500 miles during my first year because of this issue, and if I can't resolve it, my first Harley-Davidson will be my last.
#13
I believe that my problem is similar. I have a 2009 Road King (purchased new April 2010) and the dealer put on heritage handlebars to decrease the reach for the rider. Also got a rider backrest. My lower back isn't the problem. My upper back pain, however, is intolerable after one or one-and-a-half hours. And it doesn't stop when I stop riding. My upper back hurts for days after the ride. I'm open to suggestions, because I was only able to ride about 1500 miles during my first year because of this issue, and if I can't resolve it, my first Harley-Davidson will be my last.
The difference is I don't feel the pain more than 5mins after the ride. Sounds like your old! JK
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I had the exact same problem on my old bike (I'll whisper this: It was a Suzuki C90). Now I have a Heritage and same problem. I'm going to the dealer tomorrow. The upshot is you have to get the bars closer to you. That could involve risers, pullback handlebars or a reduced reach seat, or a combination thereof.
I got risers on my old bike and it was like night and day. No more shoulder pain at all and life was sweet!
I got risers on my old bike and it was like night and day. No more shoulder pain at all and life was sweet!
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Jim, I don't think of myself as THAT old. Or is 42 really worse than I think?
I am 6'2" and I do believe that the problem is an ergonomic one; in spite of adjustments to the handlebars, I still feel myself leaning forward a bit. The Heritage handlebars were an extra $700 and I don't see spending another $700 on another set of handlebars.
I've gone to the dealer several times. Needless to say, not too helpful, since the pain persists. I think I will have to try a different dealership. Maybe between pulling back the handlebars as far as they will go, coupled with risers, would solve the problem.
I am 6'2" and I do believe that the problem is an ergonomic one; in spite of adjustments to the handlebars, I still feel myself leaning forward a bit. The Heritage handlebars were an extra $700 and I don't see spending another $700 on another set of handlebars.
I've gone to the dealer several times. Needless to say, not too helpful, since the pain persists. I think I will have to try a different dealership. Maybe between pulling back the handlebars as far as they will go, coupled with risers, would solve the problem.
#19
I have this pain in my upper left back shoulder area. If I rode more than 1 1/2 hour I would be in pain for about a week. I tried adjusting the bars to no avail. I talked with a personnal traininer and he gave me some shoulder/back exercises to do. I think this will help me. I believe your upper back muscle is weak and causing you pain when it is held in one position for along time. I will let you know how it goes.