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Numb Buttocks!

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AOD said:
Have you tried taking some Advil (ibuprofin) before and during your ride? I take two before I head out and two every other gas stop (50 miles or so if riding twisties, 100+ if riding highway).

The Advil helps do away with many annoying little pains that creep up while riding. Achy hands, butt, arms, etc. It's amazing how well it works and you'll wonder why you never used it before once you start! :)

~Adam
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Try putting a couple in the gas tank,maybe it will settle the bike down too!
 
Taking pain killers in anticipation of future pain is not good management (IMHO). Those things will destroy your internal organs if you take more than necessary. You will also become 'immune' to the pain-killing benefit after a while and need to take more each time.
 
I've never heard of taking painkiller before a ride. I usually have a couple of the brown liquid kind after the run:-D

Seriously, I wonder how safe it would be if you do it regularly. I think it could be bad for the liver and kidneys no? I would think if you need painkillers to get on the bike, you perhaps shouldn't be riding.

I think it would be safer to try and sort out the seat and getting a custom one done might be the answer.

The idea of wet suit material over gell foam sounds interesting. I'd be interested in knowing more about that.

Cheers all,
spyug.
 
I think part of the problem with your handle bars may be the return spring on the carbs. My 750L had a very stiff spring, and holding the throttle for a half hour or more was very tiring, and almost caused my hand to go to sleep. I put a weaker spring on, and it made a huge differance. Only thing is, it doesn't always pull back to idle. But I am always in the habit of pulling it down anyway, so isn't an issue with me. Just finished a 2200 mile trip a week ago, and my hand did not get tired. I also bought a Butt Buffer, and that helped a great deal. Would not have been able to make it without it.

Greg O
 
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