Not so comfortable after few hours

[ryanschillinger_imp]

So my last couple bikes have been cruisers and I was getting tired of the feet forward position. Really loved the idea of the cb1100 since it came out here. I've been doing a lot of commuting on the bike without noticing much discomfort, but spent a lot more time in the saddle yesterday. Noticed a kind of burning pain in my left shoulder, like on the back side. Also butt was getting pretty tired. What position needs to be adjusted to help with the shoulder pain? Bars too close? Too far? I have the levers set so my hands fall naturally to them and everything. Maybe I'm just not used to this riding position yet.

[Inhouse Bob]

You probably need to install ape-hangers... too much time as a pirate
I pulled the bars way back and up which really helped me get comfortable. I'm pretty short in the arms. Are you small, tall, etc?

[Chapomis_imp]

Hmmm, ape hangers on a CB. I did see a 750 that had ape hangers and a tall sissy bar recently, sorta made me cringe.

[Cormanus]

The seat is a source of frequent complaint and many solutions can be found on the forum. Corbin, K&H and the humble AirHawk all provide relief to tired and aching butts.

[PowerDubs_imp]

Hmmm, ape hangers on a CB. I did see a 750 that had ape hangers and a tall sissy bar recently, sorta made me cringe.

Funny, I think wider, more pulled back bars are not only more comfortable on this bike, but suit it's style better. I see everyone do low bars and a cafe solo seat and think that is fashion over function.

[4 Paws_imp]

I know what you mean! Seems my arms are a bit too short so I searching the threads on "bar backs", did adjust them but still need a bit more reach.
First mod was a Corbin seat, pricey and definitely not for everyone so do your research. Many options, none cheap. Just read about Kontour seats, add them to your reading and research list.
On a recent long trip my butt and the Corbin seat finally reached agreememt and I had several days of very comfortable riding.

[PowerDubs_imp]

Well, bar risers and set backs only do that- raise and move back. The angle of the bar stays the same.

What I did is bars that are the same height, and not moved back, but more pulled back- (swept towards the rider) as well as wider for more leverage on the bars and less shoulder strain.

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

I read many "solutions" on many forums. to discomfort, wind buffeting, sore this or that, vibration, pretty much exclusively relegated to changing stuff. Depending on the individual, I would say handlebars are probably the most often replaced, and probably one of the more important individual comfort items.
I don't see much consideration discussed at all regarding what I consider to be the one thing that IMO, is in most need of improvement. The rider. Like the general public, many riders would benefit from being in better health, losing weight, engaging in physical activity like regularly working out, and so forth. I'm not commenting on any particular posters, just offering another perspective

So my last couple bikes have been cruisers and I was getting tired of the feet forward position. Really loved the idea of the cb1100 since it came out here. I've been doing a lot of commuting on the bike without noticing much discomfort, but spent a lot more time in the saddle yesterday. Noticed a kind of burning pain in my left shoulder, like on the back side. Also butt was getting pretty tired. What position needs to be adjusted to help with the shoulder pain? Bars too close? Too far? I have the levers set so my hands fall naturally to them and everything. Maybe I'm just not used to this riding position yet.

[kvdv_imp]

Well, bar risers and set backs only do that- raise and move back. The angle of the bar stays the same.

What I did is bars that are the same height, and not moved back, but more pulled back- (swept towards the rider) as well as wider for more leverage on the bars and less shoulder strain.

Hey Josh... those bars look great, and I like the idea a LOT. Three questions...any issue at all with tank clearance when turned full stop? Were you able to use existing cables and such or did you need to lengthen anything? Last but not least, what bars are those (part number, source)? Thanks in advance!

[Capo]

Counterintuitive point. For highway speeds on a naked bike, lower bars might actually help. Leaning in to the breeze, straighter back, less butt pressure. I have a bad back, and I find some lean better for the bones.


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