| Does your back hurt when you ride? If your lower | | | | manufacturers have a wide variety of styles for |
| back hurts when you ride here are a few things to | | | | aftermarket foot pegs. Choose the ones most |
| check. | | | | comfortable for you. |
| Your seat may not be a proper fit for you. A | | | | Another factor in lower back pain may be your |
| different style seat may alleviate your pain. There | | | | handlebars. If you reach to far forward or too high |
| are several manufacturers that fabricate aftermarket | | | | you place unnecessary strain on your lower back. |
| motorcycle seats. Try several styles to see which is | | | | Rise, width, and pullback creates a combination of |
| the best fit for you. Some seats have a back rest | | | | different configurations. There are kits to raise and |
| for additional support. These rests are similar to the | | | | lower your handlebars. There are also customized |
| ones used for the passengers. There are also | | | | handlebars out there as well. Be sure to choose the |
| different types of materials used in seats. Some | | | | one that is the best fit for you. |
| seats are made with a high density foam, some have | | | | The strain may also be caused by a combination of |
| springs, and some have a gel material. One is not | | | | all three factors. Check with the manufacturer of |
| better than the other. It all comes down to personal | | | | your bike to see what adjustments can be made and |
| preference for style and material on the seats. | | | | if there are optional seat variations, foot peg |
| The position of your foot pegs can also cause lower | | | | variations, and handlebar variations. The manufacturer |
| back pain. Some motorcycles have minimal | | | | may also have a fit guide for your particular model. |
| adjustments for the foot pegs. A different style of | | | | You bought your ride to enjoy so be comfortable |
| peg or "floor board" may also help alleviate your pain. | | | | and safe while you ride. Be sure to wear the proper |
| Some motorcycles have the option of regular | | | | safety gear such as: leather jackets, helmets, leather |
| controls under your knees or forward controls that | | | | chaps, motorcycle boots, and gloves. |
| stretch your legs forward. Also several | | | | |