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SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« on: May 21, 2012, 08:15:02 PM »
Has anyone experienced shoulder pain/burn after long ride on streetglide? I have the 2011 O/B sesg and have started to experience left shoulder issues after a long ride. Have had 2 cortizone shots and it is tolerable but persistant. Was looking at the pull back bars which put them 2" closer but wanted to know if anyone has changed bars for the same reason before I invest more $$. I don't feel out of position but after 100 miles I start to feel a burning/numbing sensation in left shoulder and it just gets worse as the ride progresses. Any thoughts on changing bars would be appreciated. Did not experience this on 09 Ultra. Thanks

Gene
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2012, 08:38:26 PM »
Just went over 30 000 KM. No problems.
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2012, 08:46:56 PM »
This has been a common complaint with the SG owners.  I also experience this on my '12 SG.  Advice from other's on this site have recommended the Chubby 575 handlebars.  They are 2" higher, 2" back towards you and 2" out.  I have ordered a pair and they are out in my garage and will be installed in the next two weeks.  Everyone swears that they will solve the back/shoulder pain issue.  When I hold them up to my bike when sitting on the seat I am very much a "believer" that they are going to be awesome!
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2012, 08:53:05 PM »
CVO girl, please let me know how they work out when you get them installed. Will you have to go to handle bar mounted mirrors or will the fairing mounted mirrirs still be useable? I do have mild scholiosis(curvature of spine) and my DR says that the shoulder is bursitus(spelling??) and the position on the bike keeps it aggravated. Thanks

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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2012, 08:58:29 PM »
X2 on the Chubbys  

 I installed them on my 11 Krypto, had the same burning/shoulder blade issue.  Have stock seat, the 575s solved the problem for me.  BTW I'm 6' tall, now it really feels like riding a Lazyboy!  
Strange thing is I had a 09 and a 10 streetglide neither gave me the back burning like the CVO did!

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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 09:12:39 PM »
Quote from: Ganderson on May 21, 2012, 08:53:05 PM
CVO girl, please let me know how they work out when you get them installed. Will you have to go to handle bar mounted mirrors or will the fairing mounted mirrirs still be useable? I do have mild scholiosis(curvature of spine) and my DR says that the shoulder is bursitus(spelling??) and the position on the bike keeps it aggravated. Thanks

Gene


WoW Gene we have some of the same medical issues.  I was in a MC accident 11 months ago and broke my back in 3 places.  It has healed but my reach is not what is use to be, so I really need these HANDLEBARS  :P  NGH on this site says that he never had to change cables and has no trouble seeing out his fairing mounted mirrors.  I will keep you posted when I switch bars but I can tell you that you might as well do yourself a favor and get them ordered.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2012, 09:40:25 PM »
Gene,

Same issue with my stock 2012 SG.  Like others here, I recommend new bars like the 575s, Yaffe 10" ape hangers, or Roland Sands 9" Convoys.  I got the RSDs, which helped a little.

The best thing I did for my back and neck was to get a new seat with a backrest.  Corbin classic solo.  Keeps me from slouching and helps me sit longer without stressing my back, neck and shoulders.   :cucumber:

Good luck finding your "sweet spot"!

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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2012, 09:59:53 PM »
Wayne, you hit it exactly on the shoulder blade symptom....I am 6' also, have a backrest on bike now with stock seat and never had this issue on 4 other bikes.
CVOgirl...keep me posted on your install and whether the stock cables can be used and if your fairing mirrors are not compromised.
lilcoot, I was also thinking of changing seats and will have to check into the Corbin....everyone seems to go with them.

Where/who has the chubby 575's...best place to buy? Thanks to all....I was wondering if this was just me or not.

Gene
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2012, 10:03:19 PM »
Gene,

Had the same problem with my 2012 SG.  Like the others here, I definitely recommend new bars like the 575s, Yaffe 10" Ape Hangers, RSD 9" Convoys.  I got the RSDs and they helped a little.

The best thing I've done was to get a new seat with a backrest.  Corbin Classic Solo.  It keeps me from slouching and I can ride longer without pain in my back, neck, and shoulders.

Good luck on your quest to find the "sweet spot"!

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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2012, 10:13:40 PM »
Quote from: Ganderson on May 21, 2012, 09:59:53 PM
Wayne, you hit it exactly on the shoulder blade symptom....I am 6' also, have a backrest on bike now with stock seat and never had this issue on 4 other bikes.
CVOgirl...keep me posted on your install and whether the stock cables can be used and if your fairing mirrors are not compromised.
lilcoot, I was also thinking of changing seats and will have to check into the Corbin....everyone seems to go with them.

Where/who has the chubby 575's...best place to buy? Thanks to all....I was wondering if this was just me or not.

Gene



Gene it's not just you  :-\. But trust me, we can help make you comfortable  :2vrolijk_21: cause we have all been there too  :P. I am shorter at 5' 6" and I have the Harley Reach seat and it really helped but the Chubby's will take care of the rest of the reach.  I ordered my handlebars right off the Chubby web site.
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2012, 10:19:48 PM »
X3 on the 575's...MUCH better than stock!!!!
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2012, 10:26:56 PM »
mike... hows the mirror issue?  can you still see with them?   your hands don't get in the way? :nixweiss:
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2012, 11:08:06 PM »
I had the same problem on my '12 SEUC and just installed the HD Touring pullback. 2" higher and 2" closer, problem is solved.
No need to change cables either.
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2012, 06:33:41 AM »
Quote from: cvostu on May 21, 2012, 10:26:56 PM
mike... hows the mirror issue?  can you still see with them?   your hands don't get in the way? :nixweiss:

The faring mount mirrors will work, BUT your hands and elbows block the lower portion of the mirrors. You have to be more deliberate when looking in the faring mirrors I have to tuck my elbows in a bit when looking in them.  But for me they work OK, I still turn my head when making any moves and watch my a** in the mirrors all the time riding here in Florida!
As for installation no cable changes were needed for mine, but some on this forum had to change cables.  Doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to the cable issue!
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Re: SESG Handle Bars / Shoulder pain
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2012, 07:15:40 AM »
Quote from: cvostu on May 21, 2012, 10:26:56 PM
mike... hows the mirror issue?  can you still see with them?   your hands don't get in the way? :nixweiss:

I was never really crazy about the mirrors to begin with...they still work as good (or bad) as they did before.

As far as cables go...I needed to replace my clutch line--some have and a lot have not. It seems the quality control at the MoCo as far as length goes needs a little help.
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