[Jeff in Kentucky]

Many people grip the bars too tightly at first. Even during a crash you want to stay loose and try to land butt first. I practiced this a lot when I rode dirt bikes from 8 to 15 years old.

For my long trips 2-3 times a year, I take an extended release ibuprofen or acetiminaphen (Advil or Tylenol are the more expensive brands) timed release pills designed for arthritis use, to keep my back from getting as sore.

A friend of mine rides an R1 on long trips and does computer maintenance for a bank (lots of keyboard work), and had to have surgery in both of his wrists for carpal tunnel- a sport bike is harder on your wrists than a cruiser.

It could be you just did too much in one day for being new to riding.