| Author | Message | ||
     Dmurphy |
I just finished up a 1,000+ mile trek on my XB12R and while it was a ton of fun, my neck and right shoulder were killing me at the end of it. I see there is a "touring" wind screen available for the bike, but other than that are there other options out there to help make the bike a little more comfortable on the long trips? Any ideas will be appreciated. Dale | ||
| Akbuell |
I find that regular stretching exercises, starting 2-3 weeks before the trip helps a lot. That and regular Advil or Tylenol during the ride. And given that the right shoulder is the one bothering you, a Crampbuster???? Dave | ||
| Methed |
Anyone note the new touring accessories for the 2010 XB line on the new Buell site? It's called a Ulysses.  | ||
| Dennista15 |
I can't flat foot my bolt with the select seat, LOL. I can't imagine a uly. I have a buell select seat, lightning pegs, and heli bars on my bolt. I've been planning for a new touring screen, but just haven't gotten it yet. Go to American Sportbike website. They have everything that you will need. Very knowledgeable and good people there. | ||
| Dennista15 |
Oh yeah, I take an Aleve before long trips, say anything over an hour for me. | ||
| Iamarchangel |
Main thing is get the xb pegs. They're sold as a set and put you an inch lower, changes the knee angle which changes the whole body angle. All good. Select seat is good, could be better. Keep rocking your feet up and down like a drummer or an organist. Keeps the blood in your leg circulating and prevents upper leg cramping. Keep your fingers loose, let your fingertips play with the fairing edge. Keeps the wrist and forearm from cramping and reduces tendon pain afterwards because you're at a better angle and not putting so much weight on the bars. Put your mirrors back on? If they are on, set them up better. Put them so you can see almost beside you. Right shoulder/neck pain suggests that you're looking over your left too much and too far. In calm traffic, move your head from left to right slowly but not past your shoulder line, not even really that far. |
