shoulder ache on long trips

Pol Anorl · Banned Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Karma :

could be me having a spacky shoulder (not diagnosed with one) but when i ride for anymore than around 30 minutes my shoulders hurt mainly on the shoulderblades, happens on sports and upright bikes, i think sports may have been a bit better than upright.

Any way to combat this?

Risers?
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Oldie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2010 Karma :

Risers will probably help although I found that changing to a lighter helmet made a bigger difference. Surprising, really, but a few grams makes a big difference (to me anyway).

Taught2BCauti... · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Karma :

I had a similar problem when I first started riding, so I undid the handlebars and experimented with different positions until I worked out that I needed to add 30mm risers.

I also swapped the standard screen for a taller one, and that helped to keep the wind off my chest and shoulders.

It would also help me if the foot pegs could be about 2" further forward, but there doesn't seem to be a cheap and easy way to fix this, but I have got used to it now.

The risers and screen did make a big difference though.
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Codge · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 16 May 2015 Karma :

agree about rotating the handlebars, of course you have to adjust the controls accordingly as well but maybe you are gripping too hard? it should be possible to ride a bike with not a lot of pressure on the hands, i put knee pads on my bike to help me hold the machine more with my body rather than through my arms.
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Aceslock · Spanner Monkey Joined: 12 Dec 2014 Karma :

I agree with Codge. Gripping the handlebars too tight causes your shoulder blades to ache.

Loosen up that grip Thumbs Up

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Snowdonia Rider · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Oct 2014 Karma :

Shoulder blades, isn't that tension? Try doing some sit ups and squats too, strengthen your core, that should help you keep your weight off your shoulders.
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Doomsnite · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Karma :

I got one shoulder blade hurtin at the mo.. will check the grip Thumbs Up

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Pol Anorl · Banned Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Karma :

thanks all, will give that a go, i should invest in pads for my tank, i probably do grip it a bit hard sometimes
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Oldie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2010 Karma :

If you do decide to fit risers, best to check on your bike-specific forum how easy it is - you'll need enough slack in the various cables otherwise it could be both dangerous and an MOT failure. Even if it's not straightforward, there's usually a workaround. Often is better to go with 20mm risers and no fuss, rather than, say, 30mm blocks and possible pain.

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

FFS, man up....
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XBIKER · Nova Slayer Joined: 28 Nov 2014 Karma :

After more than fifteen hours on the bike my arms would feel as though they had crossed over giving me the impression that my left hand was on the throttle and my right on the clutch.
No amount of checking it out , moving hands, touching levers, biting fingers Shocked

etc could rid me of that horrible sensation.

Just had to push on and get the job done. Weird. Shocked

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The Wobbly Orange · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Karma :

Are you wearing leathers? I found that my leathers were too tight at one time and it was giving me backache. So I shed a couple of stone in weight, had more room to move and the pain went away. The improved fitness likely helped too.
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