Handlebars or helmet?

[BIGLRY]

I bought the Helibars, and no more pain. That's it. For me, I think it had more to do with the grip angle than anything. The Helibars allow you to change this. I believe that while riding with the stock bars, the muscles in my neck and upper back were constantly tensed up causing the pain. Sort of like when you exercise new muscles.

I agree 100% as I had the same issues and resolved them with the HeliBars.

[Pap]

I agree 100% as I had the same issues and resolved them with the HeliBars.

So, just curious, what is your position of the bars now? I'm thinking I need them closer to me, but no wider or higher.

[Navvet]

I had the same problem, especially the "hunching down" feeling. I added a backrest and the pain went away .....

Just my 2 cents ...

[Pap]

I had the same problem, especially the "hunching down" feeling. I added a backrest and the pain went away .....

Just my 2 cents ...

I have a backrest on the Ultimate seat. I think I'm just reaching too far forward for the handlebars. But thanks for the 2 cents

[bobbyf6b]

I had the same problem and brought the bars up and back (Kuryakyn kit) but then the pain moved to my tail bone. I moved it back to stock and then moved them up 3/4 inch with just the Kury wedges and it's been fine ever since. Much better than before in the stock location. I want to add a backrest soon though to help keep me from slouching.