correct riding position

[lee8040]

im finding that my ride into and from work is really acheing my body atm and im thinking its my riding position. im thinking im putting strain onto the wrong parts. whats the correct riding position for a mid size sports bike so i can try and see if it helps tonight?

[killa]

Use your legs and lower body to relieve strain on your wrists.
I found i was putting too much onto them before.
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[lee8040]

should the back be arched to lean over the tank beneath the fairing or upright more to get the legs more into the tank

[lee8040]

[chris-red]

[Grosvenor]

If you don't fall naturally into a comfortable riding position, then you've got the wrong bike.

[yen_powell]

Your bike controls and handlebars may well be adjustable as should your gear lever and rear brake. Try moving stuff around to see if it helps.
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[Clanger]

Relax your grip on the handlebars will help massively, though when you are new to riding you will get a degree of tension in your right forearm when using the throttle (especially for long distances), just remember to stop and give yourself a small break...there is no shame in doing this.

Actively wiggle your fingers and loosen your grip when riding, this will soon become second nature. You may well see bikers stretching their limbs out when riding slowly...or standing up on the pegs...this is all to do with loosening the muscles and stopping aches and pains.

Also grip with your thighs/knees, this way you can feel the bike and is good for your leg muscles too...and makes you feel grounded too.
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[chris-red]

[chris-red]

[Grosvenor]

[Ol]

[Grosvenor]

I'm not being arrogant.
Just stating a fact.
I have been riding all my adult life, and have owned a lot of sports bikes.
I guess you don't believe that entitles me to have an opinion

[mistergixer]

[chris-red]

[Frost]

It is slightly arrogant to instantly sum up his situation in a single sentence that implys he is fundamentally wrong without feeling the need to explain why or give any context to it.

Sports bikes aren't designed for comfort, they are designed for speed. So the bike is going to be uncomfortable, but will be more so if your not used to them, have bad posture or are the wrong size for the bike.
Locking your elbows makes you support your weight on them. Try bending your elbows are trying to get your forearms more like horizontal. Will feel weird at first but your back will soon get used to it.

I always feel more comfortable if i shift my ass backwards, not sure why.

[Stevie GooGs]

There are many factors, not everyone’s body is designed to fit on a sportsbike. I have a ZX10R and 6ft 3 and not a skinny b@stard, the bike cramps my legs a bit and i do get soar arms after long miles on the bike but this is due to the bike is designed for much smaller people. Check the pillion seat on the bike, you would have to be about 3 ft or have dwarf legs to sit comfortably.
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[lee8040]

What you've also got to consider is ive ridden a cg125 then a custom bike then a bandit now a sportsbike so the riding style is very different

[Grosvenor]

[chris-red]

[Grosvenor]

[chris-red]

[Grosvenor]

I fitted risers to my Blade, and they did make a huge difference.
In standard form I would never have been able to do the distances I did.
This could be the answer.

[Ol]