07-12-13, 10:27 PM
I have a reconstructed shoulder and my left hand pretty much just sits on the grip. I'll place some pressure on the bar when needed to help with steering, but there's not a lot of input from me from that side. I use shifts in body weight and pressure from knees on tank/feet on footrests to achieve most of what I need to regarding steering/handling. I do get tired and a bit achey after a long day of relatively fast riding, but nothing too bad. Sometimes I do wish for something a bit lighter, but I still love this bike, and haven't seen anything yet I'd give it up for. My height is 6' 2'', so a bit different to you from that perspective, but I literally find the bike all-day comfortable when taking it at more relaxed speeds. Mine has not been modified at all regarding handling, but hope to do some bits next year, money permitting, just to see how much better it can be really.
I do find it to be surprisingly manageable in heavy traffic - I get worse problems from constant gear-shifting in the car.
So, with the shoulder problem, I can manage the bike ok, so I would guess you'd have no problems if you're no worse off.
I do find it to be surprisingly manageable in heavy traffic - I get worse problems from constant gear-shifting in the car.
So, with the shoulder problem, I can manage the bike ok, so I would guess you'd have no problems if you're no worse off.