Sore knees. - SV650.org

Dave20046 · 24-08-09, 08:05 PM

..On the bike ...)

Anyone have any insight/tips/remedies for this? I can't work out if this is because of the peg position or if I just put too much weight on the pegs but after a lengthy ride I tend to get achey knees. It usually depends on the pace as to how much it hurts, i.e went on a trackday and after 10 minutes was in pure agony.

Ideas any one?

P.S I'm just over 6ft - the bikes a pointy 650

24-08-09, 08:17 PM

Did you ever get the problem on your old bike? If not it's likely to be down to the riding position of your new bike.

Spiderman · 24-08-09, 08:20 PM

I'm the same height as you Dave and i felt no difference between the curvy and pointy as far as my knees went. My butt is a different story tho.

I tend to stand on the pegs frequently tho as i ride, so perhaps thats worth a try if you feel the knees stiffening up.

Dave20046 · 24-08-09, 08:22 PM

Got it a little bit on the old one IIRC

I do the same spidey, helps a little but after a min or so they're back to hurtin'

fizzwheel · 24-08-09, 08:22 PM

I used to not get it at all when I rode every day. Now I dont ride as much I do get sore knees after a few hours on the bike.

I find it worse when I'm sat in the same position for a long time i.e on the motorway, if I am riding through twisties alot I move about on the bike which seems to stop it occuring.

Dave20046 · 24-08-09, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I used to not get it at all when I rode every day. Now I dont ride as much I do get sore knees after a few hours on the bike.

I find it worse when I'm sat in the same position for a long time i.e on the motorway, if I am riding through twisties alot I move about on the bike which seems to stop it occuring.

Hmm interesting, I do definitely ride less than I used to (

) , though I'm sure it's happens more on twisties than when straight lining.

Spiderman · 24-08-09, 08:28 PM

Do you sit fairly close to the tank, or with your butt pressed up against the rear seat? Its worthy trying both and seeing is it makes a difference i guess. There are times when i feel a hamstring craamp coming on that i actually sit on the pillion seat and ride like that. Makes for interesting corners thats for sure!

Dave20046 · 24-08-09, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiderman

Do you sit fairly close to the tank, or with your butt pressed up against the rear seat? Its worthy trying both and seeing is it makes a difference i guess. There are times when i feel a hamstring craamp coming on that i actually sit on the pillion seat and ride like that. Makes for interesting corners thats for sure!

I do tend to sit a bit close to the tank, last few times out on the bike I've been concious of it and trying to sit a little further back. Good consideration! I'll see if it helps.

Spiderman · 24-08-09, 08:33 PM

And change your foot position too mate. If you usualy ride with your instep on the pegs try the toes instead etc. YOu know how your ankle bone is connected to you shin bone, your shin bones connected to your knee bone etc

Seriously tho, all those muscle groups can have an effect on each other and could be putting pressure on the tendons round your knee to take the stop cramping up or something like that.

Dave20046 · 24-08-09, 08:36 PM

I've thought about that but I find it really hard to corner without my toes on the pegs , you speak sense though.

24-08-09, 08:05 PM	#1
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Sore knees. ..On the bike ...) Anyone have any insight/tips/remedies for this? I can't work out if this is because of the peg position or if I just put too much weight on the pegs but after a lengthy ride I tend to get achey knees. It usually depends on the pace as to how much it hurts, i.e went on a trackday and after 10 minutes was in pure agony. Ideas any one? P.S I'm just over 6ft - the bikes a pointy 650 __________________

24-08-09, 08:17 PM	#2
madness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sore knees..... Did you ever get the problem on your old bike? If not it's likely to be down to the riding position of your new bike.

24-08-09, 08:20 PM	#3
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: Sore knees..... I'm the same height as you Dave and i felt no difference between the curvy and pointy as far as my knees went. My butt is a different story tho. I tend to stand on the pegs frequently tho as i ride, so perhaps thats worth a try if you feel the knees stiffening up. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

24-08-09, 08:22 PM	#4
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Sore knees..... Got it a little bit on the old one IIRC I do the same spidey, helps a little but after a min or so they're back to hurtin' __________________

24-08-09, 08:22 PM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Sore knees..... I used to not get it at all when I rode every day. Now I dont ride as much I do get sore knees after a few hours on the bike. I find it worse when I'm sat in the same position for a long time i.e on the motorway, if I am riding through twisties alot I move about on the bike which seems to stop it occuring. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

24-08-09, 08:28 PM	#7
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: Sore knees..... Do you sit fairly close to the tank, or with your butt pressed up against the rear seat? Its worthy trying both and seeing is it makes a difference i guess. There are times when i feel a hamstring craamp coming on that i actually sit on the pillion seat and ride like that. Makes for interesting corners thats for sure! __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

24-08-09, 08:33 PM	#9
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: Sore knees..... And change your foot position too mate. If you usualy ride with your instep on the pegs try the toes instead etc. YOu know how your ankle bone is connected to you shin bone, your shin bones connected to your knee bone etc Seriously tho, all those muscle groups can have an effect on each other and could be putting pressure on the tendons round your knee to take the stop cramping up or something like that. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

24-08-09, 08:36 PM	#10
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Sore knees..... I've thought about that but I find it really hard to corner without my toes on the pegs , you speak sense though. __________________

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