It's all beginning to fall into place

[Bubbs]

Been complaining in a few other threads of the bike being uncomfortable and unstable. I put it down to something being wrong with the bike however I have recently discovered it was rIder input causing issues, therefore I get to keep the bike. Thank fuck!

Was watching the tt and noticed the smoother more fluid riders keeping their elbows in. So I tried this and instantly my problems with arm lock disappeared, my speed increased due to much more confidence in cornering, and I found I wasn't anywhere near as tired afterwards. Must have been fighting against the bike without really realising. The bike just feels nice and agile, such a nice feeling.

Also learned today to not cut sharp corners and only start to lean into the turn later... Made a world of difference with exit speed and positioning. No longer being forced to the other side of the road. And almost totally gotten rid of chicken strips, like 3mm left

Happy days.
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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

[Themightyimp]

Were you gripping with your hands too tightly aswell?
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1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer
Now turned gay and got a cruiser.

[Bubbs]

[Themightyimp]

I think that was my problem with the XJ600 I used to have,infact I felt that bad on it I got rid within a month of getting it.Yet with my Fazer I have that much confidence in the bike my arms naturally relax on it.
I no longer get pins and needles or numbness in my wrists and fingers.
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1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer
Now turned gay and got a cruiser.

[keggyhander]

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It also helps to keep your arms relaxed. You should be able to flap them like a chicken.

I found this especially useful believe it or not in strong sidewinds. The natural reaction is to tense up and become more rigid to fight the wind. This however means you're putting all the wrong input into the bike. Relax arms and the bike control is easier.
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Gibbs, what did Duckie look like when he was younger?

[carter36]

good advice mate! im moving to the bigger bikes fom a 125 and think it should be the same
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some prefer drugs - i prefer a windy road on a hot day with a bike cafe in site and a warmed up bike. you know the rest of it........ heaven.

[Bubbs]