Ridin' position

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

I ride with my arse as far back as i can on my NSR cos im a lanky bastard (6'4) and its more comfortable. i tried sat forward but cant get my feet in a comfortable possition for the gear and brake levers. My old man sits close to the tank, he recons the bike responds better but he sits back when crusing. anyone noticed a difference siting back/forward
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

If you've ever been motocrossing, you'll learn that putting your weight on the front will make the bike turn faster, which in theory means that you'll be able to go round corners quicker. I'm pretty sure that the same principle applies to sports bikes.
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

i always sit right forward in the seat, but I have quite short arms and I like to sit bolt upright.

If your a giant, ride something bigger than an NSR.

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

its my first bike, seems ok to ride like i do. but then again, i have nothing to compare it to.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i always sit right into the tank, cant really avoid it, cos the seat slides you there automatically

normally sitting upright with straight arms

bent forward with bent arms when pushing it
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P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

anyone know where i can get a good quality (but cheap) padded tank protector.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Any bike shop

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

padded ones, i only ever seen the crappy paper thin plastic ones in shops, just wondering if anyone knows of any online places for them
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

https://www.tankpads.com/main.asp

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

cheers mate Smile

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Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

err....when i ride with aggresion (if thats possibly on a fly?) i sit with my shoulders leaning forward and more hunched over, if it's a "long" haul ride 100+miles i sit relaxed and far back.

I also ride with my feet up on top of the tank or in the centre of the bars, with my arse on the pillion seat, only problem there is changing gear and otherwise it's quiet relaxing.
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kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

i just sit on the seat really unless im on the track
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