Riding aches/pains

[catzo]

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Yeah that doesn't fit right. My RF-1200 can stay on my head and in place even without the chin strap done up.

Go back to where you bought it and tell them whats happening. At the very least they can order in replacement liners for the inside of the helmet to get it to fit properly or exchange for the proper size.

Worth a shot.

If that doesnt work, you don't have to pick a different brand, just try on different helmets of all brands. Find the one that fits best.
A helmet isnt supposed to just slide down like that.

 

[H4x0rz]

I was on the bike for 6 and a half hours today, and I've got to admit that I'm in a bit of pain. I definitely do not have an iron butt, and my shoulders feel like they want to spit my arms out of their sockets. I love it! Had a blast today.

What do you guys do about some minor aches/pains while riding? I'm not much of a pill guy so I'm hoping my butt/shoulders will toughen up over time. I consider myself a fairly fit man, but I never realized how much a sport bike can take out of you! I've got some A535 on the joints now and I'm starting to feel much better. Was gonna go out for a night ride tonight but I think I'll just have a few beers and relax instead.

MY most comfortable mod was my seat.. although expensive, well worth it. You may want to get handlebar risers to help with the shoulders on log rides.

Did the iron butt last season. Started just south of Savannah Georga and made it to Toronto. Left at 4:30 in the morning and got home just a shade before midnight.

 

[conundrum]

Let see if I can explain this better, I'm not doing a good job... Lol... So basically when I start riding even tho it's snug on my cheeks the front of the helmet slides down so when I raise my head up I still see a lot of the top of the helmet... And have to push it up so I can get a better view top side

Helmet needs to fit your head...not your cheeks. I should fit well with the cheek pads removed, and then worry about the cheek pads after. If the helmet is moving at all when riding, then it doesn't fit and won't protect you properly in a crash.

[video=youtube;Ovd3KGu6BgU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovd3KGu6BgU[/video]

 

[vsnlweb]

Helmet needs to fit your head...not your cheeks. I should fit well with the cheek pads removed, and then worry about the cheek pads after. If the helmet is moving at all when riding, then it doesn't fit and won't protect you properly in a crash.

[video=youtube;Ovd3KGu6BgU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovd3KGu6BgU[/video]

Ohhhhhh.... That guy told me it supposed to be snug on my cheeks... Never mentioned anything about my head fitting well... But I will definitely be taking all your advice...

 

[RedDogDarren]

Join a gym and get fit instead of sitting around off season eating wings a slurping beer!

Or just do both.

 

[JP0160]

Was out for 4 1/2 hours today, still have lots of butt pain but my shoulders were fine. I concentrated on gripping the tank with my legs more and relaxing my upper body. I forgot to take a break halfway through but after being off the bike for a few minutes I feel much better. Going out for a quick night rip tonight!

 

[Iceman]

I think that's one of the biggest things, is to just relax. If you're tensed up, gripping the bars too hard, these things take a toll on you. I left my house at 7am today and got home at 9pm or so. I put 500 or so km on the bike, including a 200km dual sport ride. I feel good, not sore, just tired. I've gotten used to long hours in the saddle over the years.

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[inreb]

I get a sore butt after a couple hours so I stop at the local coffee shop and sit right down. Still trying to figure out how that works. Everything else gets a liberal application of Voltaren Original.

 

[MacDoc]

Ok, thanks guys... I guess the guy at the store didn't know what he was talking about because he said it fits good... I have a feeling I'm gonna have to buy a new one. Do I have to switch brand? Or can I just change model?

There are a couple of routes..

Use a thin balaclava ( Oxford ) ...I wear one even in 30 degrees in Aus as it keeps the helmet snug, holds earphones in place and hellish easier to keep clean than washing the padding.

I also on my Bell need a bit extra foam in the very top to keep it far enough above my eyebrows as it kept pressing on my sun glasses.

I used thin bubble wrap between the liner and the shell - memory foam might be better but I'm not the least afraid to modify the padding....after all many helmets you can buy with optional sized cheek pads etc. The fit just needs to be even and snug ....but for me thin balaclava works the charm and makes it much easier to get a helmet on.

I currently have both the Oxford and Snodanna...they look big in the photos....they fit very tight and tuck under the chin....and sometimes it's nice to have a little face protection too you can pull up.

 

[fastar1]

A lot of good advice, which I'd like to put together in one post in order of importance IMO.

1- Comfier seat
2- Exercise (core muscles first, then I find pushups and hand grips help with upper back problems)
3- Hydration
4- Other bike mods (higher or lower windshield, bar risers, throttle lock)
5- Bike ergonomics (lever angles, pedal positions are often adjustable)
6- Lighter, more aerodynamic, better fitting helmet
7- Earplugs. I find wind noise drains me very fast, would have put this 2nd on my list but it doesn't seem to bother most people.

 

[fastar1]

There are a couple of routes..

Use a thin balaclava ( Oxford ) ...I wear one even in 30 degrees in Aus as it keeps the helmet snug, holds earphones in place and hellish easier to keep clean than washing the padding.

I also on my Bell need a bit extra foam in the very top to keep it far enough above my eyebrows as it kept pressing on my sun glasses.

I used thin bubble wrap between the liner and the shell - memory foam might be better but I'm not the least afraid to modify the padding....after all many helmets you can buy with optional sized cheek pads etc. The fit just needs to be even and snug ....but for me thin balaclava works the charm and makes it much easier to get a helmet on.

I currently have both the Oxford and Snodanna...they look big in the photos....they fit very tight and tuck under the chin....and sometimes it's nice to have a little face protection too you can pull up.

The more padding you add the less effective it will be at protecting you if you crash. The helmet needs to fit perfectly as sold, otherwise you're compromising its performance. That's why I'm a hardcore Arai guy. They're the only ones who list their helmet models according to different head shapes.

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