harley Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Can anyone show any advice how to not get so much core and upper back pain after being a passenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Relax. Most times that's due to constant tension. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I know on the Thunderbird this was a bit of an issue because the pillion seat was too narrow and the footpegs were stubby little things. Replaced both and it made life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) On 21/04/2024 at 13:13, harley said: Can anyone show any advice how to not get so much core and upper back pain after being a passenger. How was the pillion holding on? The whole thing depends on the right combination of rider, the bike, and how the pillion is holding on. One hand on the rail behind, and the other on a knee works nicely. Both hands on the riders hips also works, but depends on seat height difference. Both hands on the grab rail either side will seem like a good idea, but offers no help during acceleration and braking, and will cause core and upper back discomfort. Edited April 25 by Simon Davey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Best to strengthen your back and core, Google exercises for sciatica, will help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) Same as others really, depends on what your body points are doing/contact with the bike or person at any time. long back and short arms holding onto a rear grab rail will arch you backwards strain shoulders and front chest all the while not much support or balance for acceleration but might help abot with braking as to not slamming into the rider. if its front grab then youll be curving your back forwards, ok for acceleration but for braking your gonna be digging/clanging helmets (depending on the riders height). if think like this you'll notice differnt body make ups have differnt needs depending on the bike and its design. if you have short arms but feel you need to hold on in front then getting the rider to wear pillion handle strap is great for this. If the bike has a top box/a sissy bar/back rest that is great for the pillion to rest and get good ground points, you can use your legs to gently push and use the box as a main support point. plus helmets can be stored when out and about...worth every penny. Edited April 25 by RideWithStyles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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