klr600 float height setting tips

[watsonchapelwildcat]

Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in back of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long peroids of time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any input. Ruben

[Tumu Rock]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "watsonchapelwildcat" wrote:

> > Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in back of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long peroids of time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any input. Ruben >

The pain in the neck is that you have to rejoin reality... Just kidding. It probably has to do with your riding position and the amount of tension you are holding (without even knowing it) in your shoulders/head. Could be from the wind buffetting as well if you are still using the stock windscreen. I'd suggest rotating the handlebars a little bit and really trying to focus on staying loose. It also helps to change your riding position by using highway pegs, stock pegs, and even the passenger pegs in different variations... da Vermonster p.s. sorry for the triple post earlier, internet connection is a little wonky this AM.

[Don Montgomery]

I have had a similar pain, more like a cramp betwix the shoulder blades on long rides. I found the if I get my crotch up against the tank and let my legs dangle free, resting the calves on the engine crankcase or on the footpegs gave me time to stretch the back and get good relief for quite a while. I can do this without my shoes dragging on the pavement, of course. Sometimes I will hook my heels on the passenger pegs for a change of stance. Stand up now and then helps a small bit as well as twisting the torso from the waist as far as possible to the L and R.. More frequent stops with some mild stretching of the legs, shoulder and back seem to help me. 30 minute brisk walk before or after the day's ride is nice before stretching as a light warm up. They say motorcycle riding is 90% mental, until it starts to hurt ) Don M

----- Original Message ----- From: "watsonchapelwildcat" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:02 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Pain > Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering > way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in > back of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long peroids > of time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any input. Ruben > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

[Kevin Powers]

Monkey on your back! Try loosening up a bit. Support your upper body with your torso, not your hands and arms. Engage your abs. Every so often roll your shoulders and shake your arms with a focus on feeling loose and releasing any tense muscles. Loosen your grip on the bars. I find that it is easy for the tension to creep into the muscles, especially in traffic or on windy days, but repeating these exercises helps. Kevin On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 6:02 AM, watsonchapelwildcat wrote:

> > > Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering > way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in back > of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long peroids of > time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any input. Ruben > > >

-- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Michael Martin]

Lean forward to get more bend in the arms and relieve the tension. Letting go with the left hand will help to accomplish. I sometimes put some on the tank bag with my left elbow to change things up for a while. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ From: watsonchapelwildcat Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in back of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long peroids of time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any input. Ruben [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[fasteddiecopeman]

Suggest you try an MX back support. Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "watsonchapelwildcat" wrote: > > Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in back of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long peroids of time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any input. Ruben >

[klxrecon]

have used the kidney belts too, does help. also found that the throttle lock from Fred, helped too, seems to let my right hand relax on long rides, takes constant tension of throttle away. just my .02 worth, Marshall 94 klx 650 c

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Don Montgomery" wrote:

> > I have had a similar pain, more like a cramp betwix the shoulder blades on > long rides. I found the if I get my crotch up against the tank and let my > legs dangle free, resting the calves on the engine crankcase or on the > footpegs gave me time to stretch the back and get good relief for quite a > while. I can do this without my shoes dragging on the pavement, of course. > Sometimes I will hook my heels on the passenger pegs for a change of stance. > Stand up now and then helps a small bit as well as twisting the torso from > the waist as far as possible to the L and R.. More frequent stops with some > mild stretching of the legs, shoulder and back seem to help me. 30 minute > brisk walk before or after the day's ride is nice before stretching as a > light warm up.

The problem is probably part conditioning, part ergos. Weights and stretching exercises can help you stay in the saddle longer without undue pain or fatigue. Getting the handlebars and controls right is really important, too. I found that rolling the bars back so that the tips of the handlebars drop puts your hands in a more natural position, which pays off all the way up your arms through the shoulders to the "wind gate", Taoist term for the node at the base of your neck and between your shoulders where all the tension seems to focus. For me, it only works on a road bike, because I want my tips level or slightly up for offroad. As always, YMMV.

[Don Montgomery]

+1 on Home Depot back support, get one that goes on tight from the start, might seem odd at first until you notce haw much better you feel later. I usually remove the suspenders. Also I use it when the yard work starts getting strenuous. You farm boys are in shape from the 'chores' but us urban weenies gotta suit up for a little hard work ))) Don M

> Suggest you try an MX back support. > Ed > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "watsonchapelwildcat" > wrote: >> >> Rode KLR650 1150 miles in 3 days to Pensacola and back and was wondering >> way there is so much pain between my shoulder blades and lower part in >> back of neck. Corbin seat was great it's just when I ride for long >> peroids of time I get this stabing pain in back. Thanks for any >> input. Ruben >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

[transalp eddie]

http://justkdx.dirtrider.net/floatlevel.html & http://www.gadgetjq.com/keihin_carb.htm (scroll down several pages) Have neat descriptions of setting the float height on a carb. Using a clear hose attached to an open drain (explained in link#2) was pretty cool! eddie