Upper back pain

[Walker1]

Hello guys! I've just come from a Honda deauville and onto a vfr800 2001. Had it less than a week and I've had an old back problem creep back fast enough. It's the only thing that's changed in my daily routine.

Bar the back issue, the riding experience is a dream.. the bike is leaps and bounds ahead of the deauville and I do enjoy it. 

What I'm hoping for is some information/suggestions that might work to eliviate the problem. I've had a look around and was thinking helibars, a custom seat and/or a back protector maybe.. what do you guys suggest?

I'm 5'8 and have no idea what other information to offer yee! 

Edit: it's thoracic pain specifically on the left side of a vertibrae

Thankyou

[Walker1]

On 3/22/2020 at 9:50 PM, MaxSwell said:

BTW: Welcome to the asylum from The Land Of Interesting Weather. You obviously have great taste in mc's since you ride a fifth gen in the fastest color. But we need a picture of your machine to prove you are not a figment of our imagination.

 

Good luck with your pain issues.

Here she is! Been fairly busy riding her to take a picture!

 

Getting used to relaxing seems to help... may not put the money into risers but a new seat to save the ol’ nuts will probably happen!

[Dutchy]

She's a beauty!

 

 

[MaxSwell]

1 hour ago, Walker1 said:

Here she is! Been fairly busy riding her to take a picture!

 

Getting used to relaxing seems to help... may not put the money into risers but a new seat to save the ol’ nuts will probably happen!

I've had Sargent seats on my fifths for the last 12 years and love them. Nothing but the best for my tush.

[MaxSwell]

12 minutes ago, MaxSwell said:

I've had Sargent seats on my fifths for the last 12 years and love them. Nothing but the best for my tush.

The mention of Sargent and the wearing out of the red beads on my current seat propelled me to take a look at getting a new one. And, to my surprise, they are on sale. So I ordered a red-trimed one for for $352. 20% off. WoohPee!

[Walker1]

56 minutes ago, MaxSwell said:

The mention of Sargent and the wearing out of the red beads on my current seat propelled me to take a look at getting a new one. And, to my surprise, they are on sale. So I ordered a red-trimed one for for $352. 20% off. WoohPee!

That is decent! I just checked the price for here in Ireland and it turns out to be 450 euros without pin lock!... I think I’ll be ok for awhile 😛

[MaxSwell]

On 3/18/2020 at 11:03 AM, Walker1 said:

Any videos/manuals on how to install a USB port onto a vfr 800?

Thats what I was thinking.. the Helis coupled with a Sargent seat.. however thats a lot of money to invest onto the bike! Could be worth it.. if all goes well this bike will be my regular commuter for the next 3 years minimum.. its a great ride.

would you get yourself a Sargent/corbid seat.. and if you happen too, let us know how it is!:P

 

PS took the bike for about 30-40 minute spin yesterday and let the shape of the bike take over... elbows well bent. Upper back felt ok. Lower back was abit tight however tightness over pain any day!

I've had both Sargent Seats and a Corbin. The Corbin in MUCH heavier. The Corbin came on a fifth gen I bought. I cannot remember if I ever tried it on a ride of significant distance. Being so heavy I did not consider using it when I could shift my Sargent to whatever machine I decided to ride. Bottom line: Very comfortable, good looking with the red welt and fake-carbon look cover, two-piece design convenient for accessing the storage space underneath.

 

My first Sargent Seat was a one-piece which I preferred. Lent it out when a subsequent fifth gen came with a two-piece that I wanted to try that out, and never got it back (darn). Checking their website, they show only two-piece version for fifth gens.  

[LEGEND]

I like the handlebar kit from Web bike Japan, really looks good on the 6th gen.