Neck pain

Justin121 · May 1, 2022

I’m 23 have a 2021 panigale v4, does anyone else have upper back/ neck pain while riding?? It’s pretty annoying and almost takes the fun out of riding. I’ve been trying different positions but haven’t found anything that alleviates the discomfort, I believe it’s because I’m holding up my head w/ the weight of the helmet.

CSV4 · May 1, 2022

Not while riding... but sometimes I notice minor soreness afterwards ... like DOMS. Nothing annoying.

Steven31371 · May 1, 2022

I do, but I thought it was just because I’m old and out of shape lol

get a peloton and ride it with your helmet on, solves that problem and others lol

BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

You're probably carrying too much tension in your shoulders. Are you relaxed on the bars with your thighs gripping the tank?

Alkhater · May 1, 2022

Use core body muscles to support the upper body while riding. That’s the abdominal, oblique and back muscles.

Gripping the tank with your thighs isn’t best practice but can mitigate some discomfort, it can only be done on relatively straight roads and/or when riding slow.

Generally though there’s no getting away from the fact that riding a sport bike on the road is just uncomfortable. It’s ergonomics are designed for track use, being fully tucked in, leaning off, braking hard etc.

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BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

Ok bro.

Alkhater · May 1, 2022

bp_SFV4 said:
Ok bro.

I know dude. Now take your salty tank gripping squid thighs away from me.

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BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

From the Qatari rac1ngsnak3...

Do you really think the OP is grinding elbow sliders bouncing around on the bike or holding a static position too long?

Justin121 · May 1, 2022

Alkhater said:
Use core body muscles to support the upper body while riding. That’s the abdominal, oblique and back muscles.

Gripping the tank with your thighs isn’t best practice but can mitigate some discomfort, it can only be done on relatively straight roads and/or when riding slow.

Generally though there’s no getting away from the fact that riding a sport bike on the road is just uncomfortable. It’s ergonomics are designed for track use, being fully tucked in, leaning off, braking hard etc.

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I understand that but I always have had sport bikes and never had the issue.

Justin121 · May 1, 2022

bp_SFV4 said:
From the Qatari rac1ngsnak3...

Do you really think the OP is grinding elbow sliders bouncing around on the bike or holding a static position too long?

LOL, definitely holding the same position.

Alkhater · May 1, 2022

bp_SFV4 said:
From the Qatari rac1ngsnak3...

Do you really think the OP is grinding elbow sliders bouncing around on the bike or holding a static position too long?

The .... that supposed to mean?

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Alkhater · May 1, 2022

Justin121 said:
LOL, definitely holding the same position.

That’s likely the reason.

Compare the differences in riding positions from your previous sport bikes to the Panigale and then you’ll figure out what needs to be modified to suit.

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BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

Alkhater said:
That’s likely the reason.

Hmm. I wonder if gripping the tank with his thighs to engage his core and better support his upper body would help. LOL

Suck it thigh meat.

Alkhater · May 1, 2022

bp_SFV4 said:
That you are to me what rac1ngsnak3 was to endodoc and Mick1976. Maybe not so much Mick, that dude was brutal.

Idgaf!

I’m not personal about any of this and maintain objectivity.

Don’t be butt hurt and you’ll be fine.

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BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

Justin121 said:
LOL, definitely holding the same position.

The Ducati had a pretty generous rider triangle. Sport bikes can mean a few things, some don't have clip-ons and the bars are higher.

Justin121 · May 1, 2022

Alkhater said:
That’s likely the reason.

Compare the differences in riding positions from your previous sport bikes to the Panigale and then you’ll figure out what needs to be modified to suit.

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I really think I need to raise the bars slightly and that will definitely help.

BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

Alkhater said:
Idgaf!

I’m not personal about any of this and maintain objectivity.

Don’t be butt hurt and you’ll be fine.

Please don't ever make a baby. There's enough of you in the world.

BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

Justin121 said:
I really think I need to raise the bars slightly and that will definitely help.

Definitely get the bike's suspension setup to your weight. Stock, the rear is super stiff and the front soft which kind of always catapults you forward onto your wrists. The more you can ride with your forearms being parallel to the ground the happier your upper body will be. Do you have any nagging injuries or anything which is exacerbating the situation?

Justin121 · May 1, 2022

bp_SFV4 said:
Definitely get the bike's suspension setup to your weight. Stock, the rear is super stiff and the front soft which kind of always catapults you forward onto your wrists. The more you can ride with your forearms being parallel to the ground the happier your upper body will be. Do you have any nagging injuries or anything which is exacerbating the situation?

Nope no injuries, but definitely a sensitive back/neck. Overall the bike is comfortable but just the neck issue. I have yet to set suspension, i do notice that it is extremely stiff.

BP PanigaleV4S · May 1, 2022

Justin121 said:
Nope no injuries, but definitely a sensitive back/neck. Overall the bike is comfortable but just the neck issue. I have yet to set suspension, i do notice that it is extremely stiff.

From the factory the rear has a lot of preload. Get that sorted first. Another user here liked lowering the rear and raising the front. It makes it more comfortable and stable in turns but it takes more effort on turn-in. Not that its a bad thing. The base rear shocks aren't adjustable for length, but you can adjust the forks for height.

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