Exercises

[TestPilot]

Chickey191-

I'm convinced that the stock seat is a 2 hour seat. That is about all I've been comfortable with so far.

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+12 for me - that is, + 12 hours. The standard seat is fine for 14 hours saddle time (solo) for me, or 2-up we do 12-hour days, stopping every 2 hours for between 5 and 20 minutes, depending on if we need petrol.

 

[FJRrambo]

Gee, guys and gals, thanks for all the wonderful suggestions. Combining frequent breaks, painpills, exercise, kidney belt, butt pad, etc., ought to make the ride a bit more enjoyable. I realize even a 20 year old jock would have aches and pains on a long ride with an unfamiliar bike. Now if I could just find that 24 year old masseuse to ride behind me I would at least have other things to think about besides my discomfort.

SmokeWagon... yes, my kidney belt is a Gold Belt. I bought it in 1975 in Washington D.C. I couldn't tell you exactly where. I don't think I have ever seen any comments about kidney belts on any of these bike forums. Maybe I am dating myself. Do they still make such a thing? It proved to be a big, big benefit when I rode across country in 1975. Also, I didn't have a sheepskin buttpad then but I had a thin sleeping pad that I would put over the seat periodically to make it more comfortable.

 

[temp357]

Having never owned an FRJ before, this bike will be a whole new experience for me.  Are there any physical therapists in this group with advice about how best to get that back in shape?  Jumping on the bike and riding it 2500 miles in the first week of ownership is probably going to be a challenge for this old body but I will be in no rush and can take a lot of breaks.  I have ordered one of those sheepskin buttpads to help out the old butt and I will probably use my 30 year old kidney belt that I used the last time I rode across the country.  The riding position of the FJR is a bit more aggressive than I am used too, though, so I am not sure how much help the kidney belt will be.  Can't hurt, I guess.  Maybe I could look for a massage parlor every evening.  They at least still have those in Nevada, don't they?
Anyway, any ideas about exercises?

You should do at least 100 situps and 50 pushups every night for two weeks before your trip....or you could try stopping for water and dorritos at each gas station on the way. I know thats what i do!

 

[Warpdrv]

mjacks.... thats an awesome site ya got there...

Im diggin the extra workout routines... I ruptured 2 disk's in my back, and If I don't excersise, stretch, or workout, I have leg problems...

All those 40-50 Ft jumps on my Yamaha Raptor... Hmmm

I wonder why I have back problems.... But I can't Stop with the Speed and Toys addictions I have.... what can I say...

Gentelmen... Just so ya know... There are alot of hot chics in Yoga Class...

I find they help with alot more then my back problems... heheheh if ya catch my drift !!

 

[worldbound4now]

On a serious note FJRrambo, ride smart. Whenever I feel tight or any numb/tingling I stop at the nearest safe spot and walk for a minute or three. I also have stood up on the pegs when not in traffic to stretch my legs while on the run. Ease yourself into it and with each successive week you'll find you can ride a bit longer. Have fun!

 

[mjacks]

mjacks.... thats an awesome site ya got there... Im diggin the extra workout routines... I ruptured 2 disk's in my back, and If I don't excersise, stretch, or workout, I have leg problems...

All those 40-50 Ft jumps on my Yamaha Raptor... Hmmm

I wonder why I have back problems.... But I can't Stop with the Speed and Toys addictions I have.... what can I say...

Gentelmen... Just so ya know... There are alot of hot chics in Yoga Class...

I find they help with alot more then my back problems... heheheh if ya catch my drift !!

Thanks. Be careful with your back, I have a nice 4" scar right in the middle of my lumbar from having to remove most of the disc between L4 and L5. That wasn't very fun to recover from to say the least. :blink:

 

[Cruzintexas]

any of you just ridem with out loading them full of crap!!!! Seems that if you gotta put all that stuff on you are buying the wrong bike.

Just insert key and fuel and go like Hell!!!!!!

Steve

 

[bikerskier]

Man, that petrol must be expensive stuff. I can barely afford gas!