back ache

[milano_jon]

Does anyone else suffer with back ache on the weestrom? This is my first bike, so I might just be prone to it, or need to relax or whatever...

Any tips?

Cheers

[doublevodka]

How tall / heavy are you, what's your riding style / position etc etc, all the questions you are going to be asked ;)

[milano_jon]

6ft 2in. 15stone 7lb

I sit up but try to stay flexible. I don't tend to move my arse though, but then I'm new to riding so take corners gingerly.

[Fatbelly]

Maybe you are more tense than you realise.Try to make sure your elbows are always slightly bent - that tends to make you relax all over a little bit more. Remember, the bike actually handles better with a relaxed rider. So, just take a deep breath occasionally and tell yourself to relax, it'll soon become second nature.

[cearnshaw]

when I started riding I got terrible backache but I don't get it at all now. Change your position, move around a bit on the bike and as you improve your body will be less tense

[doublevodka]

ah about same weight and build as me then, prob first this is get a taller seat, this will help posture, swap with a short arse 1000 rider first to see if helps, then there are loads of other options like bar risers etc which will change your posture, good luck with whatever you do

[Fenris]

when I started riding I got terrible backache but I don't get it at all now. Change your position, move around a bit on the bike and as you improve your body will be less tense

Same here - it went fairly quickly. I did quite a lot of long days recently and it was fine. I'm guessing certain muscles just need to get used to it.

[Dodge]

6ft 2in. 15stone 7lb

I sit up but try to stay flexible. I don't tend to move my arse though, but then I'm new to riding so take corners gingerly.

I agree with everyone on this, you need to relax and feel part of the bike instead of riding it.  When it comes to cornering you don't need to shift your weight too much at first, I tend to just lift the cheek of my arse as though I am slipping out a sneaky one when I corner, that really smooths it out for me.... try it and see how you feel mate.... but be patient and careful....

[Fat Rat]

The Seat was a nightmare for me - changed it

Raising and moving back of the Bars also helps  

[Dracula]

I'm a reasonably new rider too, same height/weight. I still get a little back ache when I forget to relax, more aching with a pillion. Relax, relax, relax.
Oh and I swapped my seat for a 1000 one too, much better for both me and the missus as pillion.

[Dodge]

I have a new 1000 seat for sale if you are interested.......

[milano_jon]

pm'd

[chesterman]

I never had a problem on the 1000 but on the 650 the top of my back neck and shoulders ache badly after a few miles I've ridden allsorts  of bikes over the years and never had a problem,maybe I'm just getting old it's the only fly inthe oinment of an otherwise brilliant bike.