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CaliGrrl · May 15th, 2018, 11:14 AM

It does sound like you're grabbing too tight and staying too tense. It's definitely a learning curve- even riding for two years, I still find myself tensing up and have to consciously relax.

As far as back pain, the best help I got was an article (I know, it's a BMW forum) about what the guy calls "Master Yoda Riding Position." Basically, it's how you position your hips and back. Sitting like you sit in a chair, back rounded - HURTS after about 45 minutes. Sitting essentially in a squat, hips tipped forward, back in the normal inward curve, ride all day no problem.
http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthread...at&Number=2737

May 15th, 2018, 11:14 AM	#12
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	It does sound like you're grabbing too tight and staying too tense. It's definitely a learning curve- even riding for two years, I still find myself tensing up and have to consciously relax. As far as back pain, the best help I got was an article (I know, it's a BMW forum) about what the guy calls "Master Yoda Riding Position." Basically, it's how you position your hips and back. Sitting like you sit in a chair, back rounded - HURTS after about 45 minutes. Sitting essentially in a squat, hips tipped forward, back in the normal inward curve, ride all day no problem. http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthread...at&Number=2737