Went for a lovely 6 hour ride on 6/17/2025. After the ride, my back was sore between my shoulders. Wondering if has happened to anyone else? Also wondering if maybe handle bar riser would help? I try to sit straight, but I find that I am putting downward pressure on my handle bars. Is this normal and I am just weak? I also noticed to try and square my shoulders I have to sit way forward on the seat?
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My Back between the shoulders hurts after 6 hours of riding - anyone else? Would handlebar risers help? Is this normal?
- Thread starter Sindee
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Redbeard
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Don't let the name "short reach bars" fool you. Being vertically challenged, I was fortunate that my first Spyder F3L had short reach bars on them which the prior owner had installed. Short reach bars extend the grips further back toward the rider than the standard bars. This lets your posture if short like me. The RTL I have now, I added a riser block from Lamonster which nearly does the same thing. There is enough slack in the wiring of an RT to add a riser block without any problems other than cutting some wire ties. For me, I never had any back "issues or strains" while riding, not even after a 12 hour ride, but I suspect the correct height of the handle bars had a lot to do with it.
canamjhb
Well-known member
You are most likely, and unknowingly, having to constantly compensate for your Spyder's wheel alignment. Before spending money chasing an unknown in the handlebars, I would have your bike laser alignment done by a knowledgeable, competent shop. Having the bike aligned within specs is not good enough. Once it is laser aligned, you will notice the benefits immediately. So, if in fact there is something else you need to change, you've not wasted any money. Good luck...
JayBros
Well-known member
While I do not disagree with the comments of previous responders, since you are a new member the most important answers to me are those to the following questions:
1. What is the year and model of your Spyder?
2. Is this your first Spyder?
3. If this is not your first Spyder, what was the model of your previous Spyder?
4. How much previous motorcycling experience do you have?
5. How long have you had the Spyder?
6. How many miles do you have on the Spyder?
7. Prior to today's ride, what was your longest ride in hours and miles?
1. What is the year and model of your Spyder?
2. Is this your first Spyder?
3. If this is not your first Spyder, what was the model of your previous Spyder?
4. How much previous motorcycling experience do you have?
5. How long have you had the Spyder?
6. How many miles do you have on the Spyder?
7. Prior to today's ride, what was your longest ride in hours and miles?
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