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I know, sometimes it can be very dangerous to post questions for recommendations on TWT because someone will either make some smart remark or tell me to go to another forum. But since there are a lot of Wee Strom riders on here I thought I would ask.
I have been riding a 2014 DL650 since 2015 and in general loved it. Periodically on long distance rides I have had issues with neck, shoulder and arm pain. Last year we went to Arizona and NM. Almost everyday I had to fidget while riding to reduce or relieve the pain.
I've read the posts on ADV Rider and Stromtroopers and it appears the factory bars are the cause.
The more I explore riding position and bar position/type/size, the more confused I get. It almost seems like you've got to be an engineer to figure out options. Hence my question here.
I have Rox adjustable risers. They help a bit. I've adjusted the angles of the bar multiple times.
What advice do you have on selecting a new handlebar set-up for the '14 DL650? We're heading out the end of August for Canada and I do not want to go through another long trip dealing with the pain and irritation and distraction.
I have been riding a 2014 DL650 since 2015 and in general loved it. Periodically on long distance rides I have had issues with neck, shoulder and arm pain. Last year we went to Arizona and NM. Almost everyday I had to fidget while riding to reduce or relieve the pain.
I've read the posts on ADV Rider and Stromtroopers and it appears the factory bars are the cause.
The more I explore riding position and bar position/type/size, the more confused I get. It almost seems like you've got to be an engineer to figure out options. Hence my question here.
I have Rox adjustable risers. They help a bit. I've adjusted the angles of the bar multiple times.
What advice do you have on selecting a new handlebar set-up for the '14 DL650? We're heading out the end of August for Canada and I do not want to go through another long trip dealing with the pain and irritation and distraction.
it's personal 
