Well this just sucks.

[BigMac (SoCal)]

I had to cut my ride short to InZane. My back has been giving me problems for some weeks now. After one day of riding I felt I just couldn't go on. I left the guys in Deming NM and headed back home. I rode 651 miles to home yesterday in heat up to 111 degrees. I made it home at 6pm and could hardly walk. I do have an MRI coming up and a cortisone injection as well. I am so disappointed. I must say I'm really impressed with my new F6B. 80 MPH all the way through NM and AZ with no complaints.

Dave   

[Big Tom 10628]

Sorry to hear that. My back is giving me fits also...  Have you tried a riding belt like a back-a-line?

https://www.backaline.com/

[Gary]

Sorry to hear that Dave, that does suck!

Mine has been giving me some grief this trip as well but it often does. I may need to check those back supports out.

The 100 plus temps thru TX Panhandle, OK and upper 90's in AR were wearing this rider down. I left Los Alamos about 6A in 50 degrees last Friday, it felt great.

Rolled in to my sons here in Charleston about 1:30 today. I'm getting a new front tire put on tomorrow.

[Jess from VA]

When I had chronic back issues, I tried a number of back belts, but the motocross stretchy but firm was the best of all (Velcro adjustable).  Only thing was I was a bit worried the hard back plate would mangle my driver's backrest.  It didn't, but I covered he belt with a jacket or untucked heavy Tshirt.

https://www.google.com/search?q=motocross+back+belts&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih6dD-gsDbAhXO2VMKHVNmDmkQ_AUICygC&biw=1424&bih=652

Of course, when you are sporting a medium pot belly (or more) those belts can be pretty uncomfortable in front. 

No, I am not expecting.   

[BigMac (SoCal)]

Unfortunately my problem can't be helped with a back brace. I have moderate disc height loss at L4-5 with a grade 1 Anterolisthesis ( you'll have to google that). I get on MRI on the 27th and hopefully I'll have more information then. On the 12 of July I get a Cortisone injection in the affected area. I'm also was doing some therapy but it didn't seem to help. At first it didn't hurt to ride my bike but after a long day I just couldn't get comfortable. Also taking some Gabapentin but it hasn't taken effect yet.

Thanks for all your kind words.

Dave 

[saddlesore]

I feel your pain.  Degenerative disc disease and two hip replacements makes it harder every year.
Back braces only seemed temporary to me.  Make a conscience effort to check on your posture.   If your legs are too far forward it can put a lot of pressure on the back.
I changed seats and that helped some.  Maybe adjust the shocks.
Good luck!

[The emperor has no clothes]

Unfortunately my problem can't be helped with a back brace. I have moderate disc height loss at L4-5 with a grade 1 Anterolisthesis ( you'll have to google that). I get on MRI on the 27th and hopefully I'll have more information then. On the 12 of July I get a Cortisone injection in the affected area. I'm also was doing some therapy but it didn't seem to help. At first it didn't hurt to ride my bike but after a long day I just couldn't get comfortable. Also taking some Gabapentin but it hasn't taken effect yet.

Thanks for all your kind words.

Dave 

I feel bad for you Dave. It's not going to be the same without our fearless leader.  Take care.