pain in the neck (bar risers?)

[darkhorse]

Any longer that 45 mins on the bike I am really suffering with a pain in back of my neck between shoulders when riding, so much that can't move my head down as the muscle seems to go into cramp / spasm.

As soon as I am off the bike no problem.

Riding 1200 ADV, but was experiencing the same problem on my 1150GS.

Don't seem to be getting too much buffeting.

Anyone else had similar problem, and any ideas to resolve?

Bar risers / bar backs?

 

[oblertone]

Someone posted on this a while ago, ISTR it entailed sitting on the bike, eyes closed then reaching for the bars in their most comfortable position. Eyes open and see where you are, adjust to suit.

 

[Deak]

I had a similar problem and tried a set of wunderlich risers which improved things a little but the discomfort was still there.

I then fitted a set of Nippy Normans risers that positioned the bars higher but also an inch back. These made a dramatic difference and the riding position is far more relaxing.

I think part of the problem was constantly gripping the bars too tight and putting tension on muscles in the arms and shoulders.

The only time's I have had significant discomfort since fitting the bar backs/risers was whilst travelling across Spain in a fierce crosswind and also occasionally when riding quickly along twisty B roads. In both situations I grip the bars much stronger than in normal riding.

 

[Cooky]

Any longer that 45 mins on the bike I am really suffering with a pain in back of my neck between shoulders when riding, so much that can't move my head down as the muscle seems to go into cramp / spasm.

As soon as I am off the bike no problem.

Riding 1200 ADV, but was experiencing the same problem on my 1150GS.

Don't seem to be getting too much buffeting.

Anyone else had similar problem, and any ideas to resolve?

Bar risers / bar backs?

too many completely uncontrolled wheelies that's your problem