Eliminate Thigh Cramps

[bruiser]

I'm height challenged, when my legs get tired I just hang my feet off the front of the pegs. It helps.

 

[napper39]

you might need the boards that drop your legs dowen lower than the stock pegs.these is what docdu has and told me about ,ask him how to find them,i got them off ebay two years ago.:thumbup::chat:

 

[StriperKing]

Eat lots of bananas, yes it really does help. nojoke

 

[DynamoBT]

You guys need to stretch more. Stretch the quads on the front of you thighs by grabbing your foot with the hand on the same side. Gently stretch the front of your thigh. If you can't reach your foot with your hand, get a length of rope and put a loop in it to slide your foot into. Then pull on the rope. Everyone should be able to touch their heel to the back of their thigh.

Hamstrings, on the back of your thigh can be stretched sitting down. Lean forward from the hips not your waist. Bend with legs together and legs apart.

Dehydration could be more of an issue than you think. A lot of people walk around borderline dehydrated all the time.

I will admit that I am lucky I'm short overall so my legs fit the Spyder quite well. But being more flexible can't hurt and might help. I'm not kidding when I write this.

 

[donec]

Excellent points! Thank you. I had to give up my Gold Wing Aspencade (1500cc) due to the need to ride constantly as if I were doing the splits thanks to the horizontally-opposed engine cylinders so spread-eagle riding won't work for me. I can just stretch out one leg at a time, though. Right now, I just hold a leg straight out to the side but that gets really old in about a tenth of a second.

If the floorboards don't raise my legs too much, it should be okay. I have a 33" inseam. In fact, most of my height is in my legs and I'm 6'1-1/2".

And, having been a knee-squeezer since my first Spyder (2010 RS SE5), being able to press down on the boards will be an added advantage.

Thanks so much for the added insights!

bc

I also have a 33" inseam so you should be ok, I'm 6' 0" at 298lbs and love the Seal Floorboards.

 

[billc]

You guys need to stretch more. Stretch the quads on the front of you thighs by grabbing your foot with the hand on the same side. Gently stretch the front of your thigh. If you can't reach your foot with your hand, get a length of rope and put a loop in it to slide your foot into. Then pull on the rope. Everyone should be able to touch their heel to the back of their thigh.

Hamstrings, on the back of your thigh can be stretched sitting down. Lean forward from the hips not your waist. Bend with legs together and legs apart.

Dehydration could be more of an issue than you think. A lot of people walk around borderline dehydrated all the time.

I will admit that I am lucky I'm short overall so my legs fit the Spyder quite well. But being more flexible can't hurt and might help. I'm not kidding when I write this.

I believe you, truly I do. Thx!

 

[billc]

I also have a 33" inseam so you should be ok, I'm 6' 0" at 298lbs and love the Seal Floorboards.

Super! I just ordered the deluxe versions! Appreciate the feedback!

bc

 

[donec]

Do you have the RT comfort seat that gives the driver 2 inches more room? Seems to me it would help a lot to allow your feet to be more out front and a little less bend in the knees. I have the standard factory pegs but I have added Lamonster's highway pegs. they can be adjusted to give real good streching out room, I wouldn't travel without them.

Will the RT comfort seat fit a 2009 gs/rs se5?

 

[donec]

Excellent points! Thank you. I had to give up my Gold Wing Aspencade (1500cc) due to the need to ride constantly as if I were doing the splits thanks to the horizontally-opposed engine cylinders so spread-eagle riding won't work for me. I can just stretch out one leg at a time, though. Right now, I just hold a leg straight out to the side but that gets really old in about a tenth of a second.

If the floorboards don't raise my legs too much, it should be okay. I have a 33" inseam. In fact, most of my height is in my legs and I'm 6'1-1/2".

And, having been a knee-squeezer since my first Spyder (2010 RS SE5), being able to press down on the boards will be an added advantage.

Thanks so much for the added insights!

bc

I also have to recommend the 4"x1" HeliBars® Handlebar Risers. For the much added stability, control and comfort. They do away with the over reaction that makes the handlebars feel unpredictable by allowing your arms to be more relaxed and allow you to sit more than lay.