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Offline Caffeinated

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Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« on: July 18, 2012, 07:16:11 AM »
Need help on what to do to cure right arm/shoulder pain that is causing a headache on the right side. I'm sure it has to do with the riding position on my 2011, but I'm not sure what to do to help it.

What I've tried to date:
  • Tried Murphs risers, added the wedges to Murphs risers. Found the risers cause lower back pain since I slouched in the more upright position.
  • went back to stock, and that was better for the back
  • Using just the wedges now, and that seemed fine for the last 4 months or so, but the shoulder pain has gotten worse.

I'm 6'2" with a 34 inseam, and 37" (dress shirt sleeves)....long arms.  Wondering if the AST pullback risers would be a better fit, or if someone makes a pullback that does not raise the bars. Seat may be an issue also, (I've gotten it Spencerised) so a Baldwin may be in my future.

Any long armed tall people out there with something similar that have solved this type of issue?
Chris (COG# 8538), Bristow, Va
2012 Black Concours 1400
2011 Silver Concours 1400 (Totaled)
2002 Silver Concours (sold), 06 Vulcan 900LT (sold), 03 VStar 650 (sold)

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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2012, 07:37:41 AM »
Just a word of advice, get the bar situation resolved before getting a new seat. I extended my bars 4" so I sit quite upright. I'm only 5'-10", but this change puts all my weight on my butt and drastically changes the seat requirements. My hard Corbin is miserable in this configuration. Heli-bars has a very good solution, although a little pricey. 
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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2012, 07:46:10 AM »
I'm 5-10 with long arms. Stock bars are too tall. Also turn my wrists in an uncomfortable manner. LSL kit from Murph's might help. Heli Horizons might be too tall. This is a new entry into the field:

http://www.preeng.com/xcart/product.php?productid=56&cat=11&page=1

I'm trying C10 adjustable HeliBars on mine. Trying to get a little forward lean with my arms and hands lower out of the sit up and beg position.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9777.0

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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2012, 09:09:22 AM »
I thought you wanted 6'2" ape hangers.....

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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2012, 09:19:20 AM »
 :yikes: good lord.

gPink, looks like an interesting setup. I'll follow along as the tweaking progresses.  Moving the bars further out and the grips straighter seems like what I'm looking for.
Chris (COG# 8538), Bristow, Va
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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2012, 09:20:49 AM »
You are more like an Orangutan. ;D
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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2012, 10:46:42 AM »
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Spostando le pedane di guida in avanti e in profondità avrai molto meno peso sulla schiena,il baricentro del tuo corpo sarà più in linea con tutta la muscolatura..
cioè  i muscoli saranno più rilassati.
 

 

 
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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2012, 10:49:45 AM »
I had the same problem until I went with a Saddleman seat.  Solved th eback problems and changed the appearance of the bike.  Will post pics soon
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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2012, 11:03:07 AM »
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Spostando le pedane di guida in avanti e in profondità avrai molto meno peso sulla schiena,il baricentro del tuo corpo sarà più in linea con tutta la muscolatura..
cioè  i muscoli saranno più rilassati.

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Did you machine special brackets to allow the forward placement?
Chris (COG# 8538), Bristow, Va
2012 Black Concours 1400
2011 Silver Concours 1400 (Totaled)
2002 Silver Concours (sold), 06 Vulcan 900LT (sold), 03 VStar 650 (sold)

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Re: Riser help for 6'2" ape?
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2012, 11:54:28 AM »
Did you machine special brackets to allow the forward placement?

yes,..ma ne esistono con aftermarket.
 
 
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