Sportbike posture

[Juicy]

Dang my back and wrists are sore. Old bike was a comfy straight up standard and the SV's got me hunched over so that I can easily touch elbows to knees.

How do you guys ride for longer than 30 minutes? I took a couple of 30 minute rides last night, then rode to work just now and I'm a little sore. I figure I'm a little out of shape, so getting back in shape will help. I also read that it's better to allow your back to support your body up and not put weight on the bars?

Now I realize why people put tank protectors on, I'm very tempted to rest my chest on it but I don't want the jacket zippers to scratch the paint.

[SecretAgent]

yeah, your lower back has much bigger muscles than your wrists, let it support your body weight. as for comfort....it doesn't really get too much better. i'm always sore after i ride. hell, there's even been a few rides where i've ridden for more than 2 hours, and wasn't able to get off the bike for about 5 minutes. i had to stretch out my body and uncramp stuff, but that was just after my wreck, it's not so bad now.

[*J*]

Man my R1 used to fucking kill me.

[YAMADUDE]

I love it. Aggressive posture 100% all the way works for me :) Usually after about 6 hours, I'll get tired.

[Juicy]

I love it. Aggressive posture 100% all the way works for me :) Usually after about 6 hours, I'll get tired.

You're a machine!

Only thing I could consider riding over 3 hrs would be a cruiser with a big ugly windscreen.

[YAMADUDE]

You're a machine!

Only thing I could consider riding over 3 hrs would be a cruiser with a big ugly windscreen.






I just like going. I'll fall asleep on a cruiser. I've always wanted a sportbike and finally after getting one, its everything I thought it was going to be minus all the sex I was suppose to get from sexy sportbike models.

[bhzrex]

I just like going. I'll fall asleep on a cruiser. I've always wanted a sportbike and finally after getting one, its everything I thought it was going to be minus all the sex I was suppose to get from sexy sportbike models.

Thats why harley guys get ugly, they realize it was just a fantasy. :roflmao:

[Vita]

what do yall think the most comfortable sports bike is?

[bhzrex]

personally, I like the feel of the zx9r as a true sportbike. the VFR and the yzf600 are also really comfortable.

You can also get a corbin or sargeant seat that will improve the feel alot. There are gel pads and other products out there that are cheaper that will also improve the seat too.

[YAMADUDE]

what do yall think the most comfortable sports bike is?


For me, the R6. Thats why I bought it. If I were taller (Im 5'10") I would have bought the CBR. If I wanted to lay on the tank all day, I would have bought the gixxer.

[Din]

word i always use my back to support me and not my arms.

[Solracer]

yzf600r.......my vote for most poplular SP. It ,may be a lil on the hefty side, and may not beAS fast, but its damn comfortable......Bens bike with current setup is second to that lol.

[grnlude97]

I only get sick and tired of riding my 6 if I'm stuck in traffic or not riding agressively. I mean sportbikes in general just aren't comfortable but I'll ride all day and be ok with it.

Daniel :)

[bryan954]

keep a relaxed grip and posture. other than that just ride, ride, ride...you'll get used to it and learn ways to let different muscles relax from time to time while others carry a bit more load.

my bike only gets a hundred miles per tank so i have to get off and move around fairly often anyways. take breaks, slow the pace down if you ever get fatigued.

i'm talking about country/twisty riding here, if you meant city traffic then i don't think there is any way to do that comfortably on a modern sportbike, lol.