Author Topic: Long Ride Pain (Read 7484 times)

WEINERDOGBONE · « **on:** September 10, 2006, 08:25:57 PM »

I went for a road trip with my Harley riding co-workers on Friday. I had the only "rice rocket" in the pack.

We rode about 300 miles and I was so sore around the shoulders and neck on Saturday that I've been thinking of buying that FJR 1300 I've always wanted.Maybe I'm just getting old and should buy a trike.

The bright spot is that Harleys are still slower than molasses. My pals acted like I was riding a GSXR1300 or something.

interfuse · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2006, 09:36:32 PM »

Slow but comfortable!

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2006, 11:28:26 AM »

Hey Bone..... do 300 mile days normally give you that problem???? I'll get that same feeling on larger group rides when compared to 1 or 2 extra riders along - It's always more work keeping track of other bikes, riders who I'm not familiar with and clueless cagers too. Maybe that's the problem.... just a thought.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2006, 03:40:30 PM »

Too much forward lean? You got Helibars on it?

land_shark · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2006, 05:07:56 PM »

Riding with a Harley, eh? Maybe your upper body got too stressed from not waiving at other riders...

I kid, I kid

Was this 300 miles non-stop? Do you adjust your seating position regularly (switching it up from time to time before the hurt helps me a lot)? Were you stressed/tensed up more than usual? ...turn and cough, please...

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2006, 06:49:44 PM »

Quote from: interfuse

Slow but comfortable!

You got me there. I think I need new handlebars. I haven't traveled over 150 miles or so in a long while. I think I was just moping when I posted this originally. I don't feel like selling it today. Heck I've got so many parts on it that I can't afford to sell it.

I was in some serious pain the next day after that ride though.

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2006, 03:12:45 AM »

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land_shark said:
Was this 300 miles non-stop?

If you can go 300 miles non-stop on a Bandit, I wanna know your secret!
Not to staying comfortable for that long, but how you can get 300 miles out of a tank of gas!

land_shark · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2006, 09:55:50 AM »

Quote from: Red01

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land_shark said:
Was this 300 miles non-stop?

If you can go 300 miles non-stop on a Bandit, I wanna know your secret!
Not to staying comfortable for that long, but how you can get 300 miles out of a tank of gas!

Ok, ok. Did you stop and take pictures of bridges, eat lunch, visit the local liburry, take a 4 hour 'nap' at an hourly rate motel, or did you ride 300 miles straight....

Old_n_Slow · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2006, 05:49:11 PM »

Quote from: txbanditrydr

Hey Bone..... do 300 mile days normally give you that problem???? I'll get that same feeling on larger group rides when compared to 1 or 2 extra riders along - It's always more work keeping track of other bikes, riders who I'm not familiar with and clueless cagers too. Maybe that's the problem.... just a thought.

+1. I just did a 300 mile club run on Sunday with several new riders and I'm still in pain. Normally, when I solo I'll go between 300 to 500 miles with no ill effects at all, but riding with one eye on the road and the other on the newbie who can't seem to hold a formation just saps all your energy as well as your enjoyment. Lots of aspirin and judicious servings of cold beer will alleviate the symptoms after a day or two.

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2006, 08:15:48 PM »

I did not ride 300 miles non stop. I rode about 150, stopped for gas and water and then rode the rest.

We had intended to eat lunch in the middle but it took longer to ride the first leg due to a detour and an accident that stalled traffic. One of the guys has young kids and he had to be home when school let out.

Dang. You guys are like the Spanish Inquisition.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2006, 11:19:13 AM »

Quote from: WEINERDOGBONE

Dang. You guys are like the Spanish Inquisition.

Not really. Now, what were you wearing? Bicycle shorts under your pants instead of underwear? Did you take a couple of Aleve 30 minutes before you left? Did you stand up on the pegs occasionally for a minute or two? In preparation for your trip did you spend at least two weeks doing 50 situps a night before bed? Push ups? Walking around the block? Any training at all?

00to60 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2006, 01:14:02 PM »

I had drag handlebars installed for a more aggressive look. I have felt a slight wrist ache on very extensive rides, but no back/neck soreness. This bike still feels like a cadillac compared to a "race bike".

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2006, 06:24:19 PM »

I just looked up the Heli Bars on the web. The site says the bars are discontinued for the Bandit.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2006, 11:42:49 AM »

Quote from: WEINERDOGBONE

I just looked up the Heli Bars on the web. The site says the bars are discontinued for the Bandit.

Still in stock, though, at $315. High, but I love mine. Infinitely adjustable in every conceivable direction. Don't know if the price is worth it to you, but I'd have sold the Bandit if I hadn't found these things.

Rocketboy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2006, 01:39:42 AM »

i'll go +2 on maybe it's just riding with new people and being tense. i've gotten sore from driving a car in a real high stress situation for awhile. Maybe try taking a long ride by yourself or with just a couple of buddies you know real well and have ridden with before shelling out 3 bills.