My aching back...

[ride4now_imp]

I was out and about today... putting about 110 miles on the CB.
Nothing special to talk about, just a nice ride to enjoy the cooler temps
here in Fla. But my back is really aching tonight. I don't have a windscreen,
however I did order one a few days ago. I hope its the lack of a shield
but I am 6ft tall and since the bike feels a bit snug, I'm fearful there's more
to it than that. How tall are other people on this forum? If you're 6' or taller,
do you have this problem or do you think it's the wind? I did run a bit
faster than previous rides as I'm approaching 600 miles on the clock
now. My other bikes have wind protection but they are bigger too...

[Joola_imp]

What part of your back is in pain?

I'm 6' even. I had severe lower back and tailbone pain after an hour or so in the saddle. I purchased a new, taller seal from K&H and the pain is all but gone. I did a 3 hour ride yesterday and felt little to no discomfort. At least 1 hour of that ride was at highway speeds so I don't think the wind pressure was contributing to my pain. It was all the seat for me.

[Houtman_imp]

I am 6 ft and have a constant back pain but never felt it was because of a lack of windscreen or fairing ( I do not have them on any of my bikes)
The biggest plus for me was putting a Corbin seat on the CB1100,it might be a tad lower but I can sit back a little further.
Now I can ride much longer without discomfort,not only my butt ,but also my back feels a lot better.

[the Ferret]

Gheil, don't know if this is the case for you or not, but most people slouch when the ride, putting excessive pressure on their lower backs. They need to tighten/ strengthen their core. Grip the bike with their knees, sit up straight and have a light grip on the bars with slightly bent elbows, and let their core be the foundation for their riding posture.

[CIP57_imp]

At highways speeds the upright position does get uncomfortable. Before I got my shield my back and especially my neck would bother me after rides. Since I've put the NC shield which i cut down to the point that it gets all the wind of my chest its a completely different ride. I took the shield off a couple of weeks ago on a nice day, after about 30 miles turned around to put in back on, i never comes off anymore.

[rboe]

I'll lean forward into the wind and use the rear passenger pegs to ease the trip. Especially on the XR650L. At speed that thing is nasty for some reason.

Otherwise you need to add a small windscreen to take the wind off your chest.

[ride4now_imp]

What part of your back is in pain?

I'm 6' even. I had severe lower back and tailbone pain after an hour or so in the saddle. I purchased a new, taller seal from K&H and the pain is all but gone. I did a 3 hour ride yesterday and felt little to no discomfort. At least 1 hour of that ride was at highway speeds so I don't think the wind pressure was contributing to my pain. It was all the seat for me.

Thanks... I may try that IF the problem continues after I mount the windscreen. Process of elimination.....

I am 6 ft and have a constant back pain but never felt it was because of a lack of windscreen or fairing ( I do not have them on any of my bikes)
The biggest plus for me was putting a Corbin seat on the CB1100,it might be a tad lower but I can sit back a little further.
Now I can ride much longer without discomfort,not only my butt ,but also my back feels a lot better.

Thanks... but im afraid to sit any lower. The seat to footpeg distance is too close as it is for me.

Gheil, don't know if this is the case for you or not, but most people slouch when the ride, putting excessive pressure on their lower backs. They need to tighten/ strengthen their core. Grip the bike with their knees, sit up straight and have a light grip on the bars with slightly bent elbows, and let their core be the foundation for their riding posture.

Thanks Ferret... you're probably right. BUT, you sound like my wife (a personal trainer) who's always telling that my 'form' is wrong!!

[ride4now_imp]

At highways speeds the upright position does get uncomfortable. Before I got my shield my back and especially my neck would bother me after rides. Since I've put the NC shield which i cut down to the point that it gets all the wind of my chest its a completely different ride. I took the shield off a couple of weeks ago on a nice day, after about 30 miles turned around to put in back on, i never comes off anymore.

I ordered the NC wind deflector shield which should help; it arrives tomorrow. I have a detachable sport shield on my SuperGlide and it amazing the difference I feel when it's on vs. when it's off. I never ride it anywhere... any more, at any speed or distance, without it. I have had a history of lower back pain, so I'm pretty confident that the shield will help. Thanks!

[sandybunker66_imp]

I put an NC Deflector DX on my bike today and took it for a high speed test ride. The difference on my back is amazing. I'm 6'3", and I need a taller seat as well, but the shield really helps.

[Gingersdaddy_imp]

I'm 6'1 and I'm ok with the back, but the butt does get a little sore. I might eventually break down and get a seat. I had not rode in a long time when I started back on the CB. Since I have relaxed a little more when riding, everything feels better.