| Author | Message | ||
     Gratzdad110 |
stock xb9s , my hands tire quickly ,feels as though im pushing against the bars when riding ive already moved stock bars forward as far as i dare, im 6ft 200 lb any suggestions? | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Tyr moving the bars backwards, as your torso straightens up you take some weight off of your arms. Also some midsection and back exercises couldn't hurt either. | ||
| Gratzdad110 |
is there anyone else w/ this problem? | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Don't use your arms to support your body, use your back and legs. I'm assuming this a new to you bike. Your riding technique should improve as time goes on, and your body will adjust as well. | ||
| Gratzdad110 |
yes it new ive always had cruisers and this bike is a blast but not relaxing or very comfortable after 45 min im ready to get off! kinda disapionting.... | ||
| Point_doc |
I just finished replacing my Crossroad bars an hour ago with a Pro Taper bar. I was able to ride for 364 miles with the Crossroads, but I believe I will like this bar better.  | ||
| Point_doc |
Pic of Crossroad bars...  | ||
| Badlionsfan |
yes it new ive always had cruisers and this bike is a blast but not relaxing or very comfortable after 45 min im ready to get off! kinda disapionting.... Well that's the issue. You need to give your body time to adjust to the new position. A sport bike has a more athletic/ aggressive seating position than a couch on two wheels. You're using muscles that aren't used to doing anything when you ride. As I said earlier, try to rely less on your arms to support your body, and focus on using your back and legs. | ||
| Azxb9r |
Using your core muscles to support your torso instead of your arms is the main solution. Or you can just ride faster, and let the wind hold you up  | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Or you can just ride faster, and let the wind hold you up That is an accurate statement.  | ||
| Xl_cheese |
I agree about moving them backwards. They sweep will point more downward instead of up at you. this will take pressure from your hands and they will sit in more natural position. | ||
| Randomchaos |
You need to give your body time to adjust to the new position. A sport bike has a more athletic/ aggressive seating position than a couch on two wheels. You're using muscles that aren't used to doing anything when you ride. As I said earlier, try to rely less on your arms to support your body, and focus on using your back and legs. +1 After riding my firebolt for 3500 miles now, I can ride it for longer distances than my G/Fs 250 ninja. The ninja is more upright, but uses different muscles that arent use to being used. Let your body get used to the riding position, and try to focus on using specific muscles in} your body. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
You should be able to support your body without your hands even being on the handle bars. This comes from your back, abs, and from "pinching" then tank with your legs. None of this is a requirement of a cruiser riding position. You might try using a Ulysses bar conversion to push the grips upward and back. Ultimately, though, the problem isn't with your bike. You simply will need to adjust to your bike and strengthen new muscles. Think of it as the best gym membership you can find.  | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
1) buy the Buell Traction Grips, helps the hands. 2) Seat yourself as forward in the seat as possible so you're not reaching as far. I found this gave me more leverage on the bars and the front end danced/twiched less. 3) grip the frame with your legs more, you'll instantly lessen your grip with your hands. You'll feel instant relief. | ||
| Etennuly |
I had the same issue on my City-X bike. I'm 6' 235 lbs and it was really getting my wrists and hands. I got a set of Yamaha four wheeler bars that were three inches wider, and inch and half higher and swept back two inches more. It let me sit up more vertically and took a lot of pressure off of my hands. This more vertical stance made the wind hold me up from a lower speed and relieved even more hand pressure. | ||
| Froggy |
If you want to do the Ulysses handlebars, I got one here im looking to sell. | ||
| Xb1200rick |
Try sliding up on the tank as much as possible . I just came from the cruiser clan also. My arms were killing me till someone told me to slide up not back . Now I can ride 300-400 miles in a day no problem |
