My arse

[DODO``]

This new bike of mine is giving me a back and butt ache.
Done about 100k ride today, and it hurts,,
so i'm planning to make some adjustments to the handle bars using adaptors and new seats,
now, how much would this cost me and what would be the best way to go about it?
just buy aftermarket seats, like mustang etc etc? or get a custom seat made?
Also, has anybody tired DIYing the seats to make it more comfortable?

any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks guys

[jrandom]

Where does your arse hurt? Tailbone?

Get lower, flatter, further-forward handlebars fitted, so that you sit forward slightly rather than laying back. You want your weight on the meat of your cheeks rather than your tailbone.

Changing the seat is a red herring. Comfort on a bike is fundamentally about overall position, not how hard or soft the seat is. Think about it - you can sit on a flat rock or a wooden chair all day without getting a sore arse. Change the seat if you like, but moving the handlebars forward and down is what will fix it (based on what I can see in your avatar photo there).

[mossy1200]

Where does your arse hurt? Tailbone?

Get lower, flatter, further-forward handlebars fitted, so that you sit forward slightly rather than laying back. You want your weight on the meat of your cheeks rather than your tailbone.

Changing the seat is a red herring. Comfort on a bike is fundamentally about overall position, not how hard or soft the seat is. Think about it - you can sit on a flat rock or a wooden chair all day without getting a sore arse. Change the seat if you like, but moving the handlebars forward and down is what will fix it (based on what I can see in your avatar photo there).

+1
I had a vl1500 did the same. Rotated bars forward 40mm and problem gone.

[munster]

On my M50, I've done 3.5 inch forward controls, 2 inch risers on the handlebars and had the seat customised.

Much improved. Been to Wellington & back with no pain, soreness, numbness whatsoever.

[shafty]

For a nice seat and a personalised, comfy seat, see Mac at www.trimit.co.nz

Tell him Shafty sent you

[sinfull]

Consider yourself shafted !

[Zedder]

Judging by the thread title I thought Mike Oxbig was back for a second or two.

[240]

Dont do anything mate.After a few more rides your body will get used to the new riding position and there will be no prob.

[Flip]

Dont do anything mate.After a few more rides your body will get used to the new riding position and there will be no prob.

This is what I think also. Before you go throwing any money around give your body a little time to settle is to the new bike.

[DODO``]

Where does your arse hurt? .

upper back and general numbness all around my butt haha

[DODO``]

This is what I think also. Before you go throwing any money around give your body a little time to settle is to the new bike.

yup i usually ride everyday, ill give my body a chance for a week or two

cheers for the advice!

[GrayWolf]

upper back and general numbness all around my butt haha

Adjust the bars, maybe risers? tip the bars, or even replace then with ones that suit you better... height, shoulder width etc all are factors that need considering.

Another sometimes overlooked cause is the footpeg position.... moving these or even replacing them. I replaced the footboards on a VN1500 with different ones that were slightly 'further back' to the rider by about 2 inches but still kept correct position for the brake and gear (heel/toe) lever... made a huge difference in ass comfort

[Maha]

Ditch the cruiser and get a bike with a more upright riding postion.
A mate found a Busa more comfortable than his old 109..but now owns a ST.
Good chance its your whole body posture when riding...that reclinded position is not for every.....body

[James Deuce]

It's pointless modifying an M50. Get a bike that doesn't place all your bodyweight in one place - your arse.

[DODO``]

yeah, now that you mention it yeah.. the foot peg position might be one factor too, this bike don't support any of my body weight on the foot peg, other than my legs.

I have no problem with manoeuvring /controlling the bike, but me being 5'11" 80kg . a short fat asian guy it does seem like I might need to adjust some bits and pieces of the bike,

Its fine for about an hour or so of ride but after that I get sore here and there haha