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Hey you old guys' kness hurt?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by pillowmaster50, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. pillowmaster50

    pillowmaster50 Member

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    When I get off my XJ after I get to or from work, about 40-45 minutes, my knees are sore and stiff. I walk in the door shuffling like I'm 90 years old.
    Doesn't happen with my other bikes.
    Anyone else?
     
    pillowmaster50, Mar 22, 2019
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  2. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Not me, but I'm at the age where everything hurts all the time.

    How tall are you?
     
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    I'm 5'11". maybe I just need to stop dragging my knees like Valentino Rossi ;)
     
    pillowmaster50, Mar 23, 2019
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    trick to this is never get off the bike.

    on the longer trips I use the forward foot pegs on the crash bars

    my knees are shot before I go for a long ride I take a few Tylenol or aleave,

    I am thinking about installing some forward controls from tcbros
     
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    Seat is perhaps a bit too low? Arthritis? Ragged cartilage just at the "wrong" angle of knee flexion?
    But Rossi is also the guy that started the dangling inside leg when approaching the turn in. That will allow you to stretch out the leg (knee)
    Rossi = G.O.A.T.
    Cheers, 50gary
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    He borrowed that from motocross.
    Even tiny-me was doing that on my minibike in the 70's.
     
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    “The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.”
    Your knees do not hurt its all in your mind;)
     
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