Getting lazy

[baffa]

For people who ride sportsbikes, do you find riding a cruiser makes you "lazy"?

Jumped on a mates 600TT bike this morning after riding my VTR250, and while I found his bike comfortable, it's a little painful on the wrists, even when trying to support as much weight as I can with my legs. Dont get me wrong, I like the riding position, but I wonder how long it takes to adapt to a proper sports bike position?

[Bounce001]

Found the opposite! When I traded my slugmaster for the triple, I found it much easier to handle, corner etc. Have decided that the triple is lazy riding!

[slofox]

...but I wonder how long it takes to adapt to a proper sports bike position?

Didn't take me any time at all and I'm an old bugger. I never have a problem with wrists either - I just use the abs for support with little or no weight at all through the arms. That way I'm not interfering with the bike's ability to ride itself better than I can...:whistle:

[BigAl]

My wrists get sore riding at slow speeds esp around town but once up to 104ks;) it is all good.

[slofox]

My wrists get sore riding at slow speeds esp around town but once up to 104ks;) it is all good.

You got the "4" and the "0" back to front...

[SMOKEU]

You got the "4" and the "0" back to front...

And the "1" should be replaced by a "2".

[george formby]

I'm quite tall & ride an all terrain Chesterfield so when I jump on a sprot bike it feels like a Spanish inquisition torture rack, which is a shame because I would really like a GsxR 7 fiddy or 675 Triumph. Yoga might help.

[superman]

Squeeze with the knees into the tank, your hands/wrists/arms should be loosy goosy. So I was told anyway, helps especially on steep downhills!

[george formby]

Squeeze with the knees into the tank, your hands/wrists/arms should be loosy goosy. So I was told anyway, helps especially on steep downhills!

I'm tall enough to squeeze the head stock......

[superman]

I'm tall enough to squeeze the head stock......

I feel for you mate. At least it means you can get a good aerodynamic turn going when you stick your knees out.

[george formby]

I feel for you mate. At least it means you can get a good aerodynamic turn going when you stick your knees out.

Thank you, knee down is a doddle too...:pinch:

[Maha]

I'm tall enough to squeeze the head stock......

um...ewwwww :eek5:

[awa355]

I get sore wrists after about half an hour. Then I give up and wait for the missus to come home. :wacko: It's her job anyway.

[haydes55]

I find the neck gets sorest on a sports bike compared to a cruiser, riding a cruiser for an hour or so and the arms just felt heavier but all good, but having a sportsbike with short arms like myself I have to be leant forwards and looking up all the time, with the helmets weight added my neck gets sore after 30 mins so I usually ride one handed so I can lean back a bit further when just cruising in straight lines with no wind. Thinking a motard is the best styled bike for a riding position a short ass like me would be comfortable with.

[SMOKEU]

I find the neck gets sorest on a sports bike compared to a cruiser, riding a cruiser for an hour or so and the arms just felt heavier but all good, but having a sportsbike with short arms like myself I have to be leant forwards and looking up all the time, with the helmets weight added my neck gets sore after 30 mins so I usually ride one handed so I can lean back a bit further when just cruising in straight lines with no wind. Thinking a motard is the best styled bike for a riding position a short ass like me would be comfortable with.

Those Hyosungs are a fairly big bike for a 250. You'd be a lot more comfortable on an MC19/22 CBR250.

[scumdog]

For people who ride sportsbikes, do you find riding a cruiser makes you "lazy"?

Jumped on a mates 600TT bike this morning after riding my VTR250, and while I found his bike comfortable, it's a little painful on the wrists, even when trying to support as much weight as I can with my legs. Dont get me wrong, I like the riding position, but I wonder how long it takes to adapt to a proper sports bike position?

Jumping between the Harley T-Sport and the XN85 I notice the same - plus on the XN I feel like I'm having to hold my head up constantly in comparison to the Harley.

The XN is great around town - but the T-Sport is good for longer journeys.

[haydes55]

Those Hyosungs are a fairly big bike for a 250. You'd be a lot more comfortable on an MC19/22 CBR250.

Or just man up, it doesn't really bother me much. Just wont be riding it to wellington any time soon lol, bikes perfect for me right now, longest journeys I will need it for will be 2 or 3 hours max, I'd have to stop for a pie and gas at some stage anyway so I can stretch then ;)

[BigAl]

You got the "4" and the "0" back to front...

Yeah but that would be totally irresponsible and lead to immediate death according to the Popos:(

[scumdog]

Yeah but that would be totally irresponsible and lead to immediate death according to the Popos:(

Wasn' ME that said that - you must show me where you picked up that gem of info...

[_Shrek_]

thats why big dual purpose bikes are best comfy on a long trip, :shifty: run down & over take sports bikes in the hills :Punk:

[BigAl]

Wasn' ME that said that - you must show me where you picked up that gem of info...

Must have been from one of your other inbred cousins.

[scumdog]

Must have been from one of your other inbred cousins.

Aw c'mon cuzzie - come clean, it was YOU eh!

[Winston001]

The thing about a sports bike is each rider should adjust the pegs, seat, and bar angles to set up for themselves. Not everyone bothers and its not a big deal but small changes can be worth it. Plus I'd imagine some sports bikes will never be comfortable for tall riders. I bought my Duc ST4 from a guy who at 6 feet found it didn't fit him with a pillion on board. I'm 5 ft 10 in and it was fine.

The other thing about a sports bike is that high speed becomes normal to get enough air pressure to hold you off your wrists. For some of us = me! that was not a good thing. Must admit looking around or over the shoulder was very difficult too. Which is why sports bike riders must always be in front. :lol:

[FJRider]

... plus on the XN I feel like I'm having to hold my head up constantly in comparison to the Harley.


Dont feel bad ... not being able to hold your head up ... is a Suzuki thing ... quite common ... :yawn:

[scumdog]

Must admit looking around or over the shoulder was very difficult too. :lol:

Dead right on that one Winston!

[FJRider]

thats why big dual purpose bikes are best comfy on a long trip, :shifty: run down & over take sports bikes in the hills :Punk:

ANY large capacity bike ... whatever style ... makes you lazy. Into top gear ... and you seldom need to change down. Only need to do that for a quick blat to get past a truck ... when clear road ahead is in short supply ...

[GrayWolf]

ANY large capacity bike ... whatever style ... makes you lazy. Into top gear ... and you seldom need to change down. Only need to do that for a quick blat to get past a truck ... when clear road ahead is in short supply ...

LMAO, yeh mate. easy for an FJ rider to say, and I KNOW it.....:Punk: when power isnt produced untill 6,7,8,000?? rpm is reached the lower power delivery is somewhat lacking, even in the 'big bike' domain. Have to admit to being a lazy bastard though... :bleh:

[FJRider]

LMAO, yeh mate. easy for an FJ rider to say, and I KNOW it.....:Punk: when power isnt produced untill 6,7,8,000?? rpm is reached the lower power delivery is somewhat lacking, even in the 'big bike' domain. Have to admit to being a lazy bastard though... :bleh:

Mine red-lines at 9500 ... so at 4000 in top I'm just over (but within the tolerance) 100 km/hr.

I've only been over 8000 once. :eek:

[GrayWolf]

Mine red-lines at 9500 ... so at 4000 in top I'm just over (but within the tolerance) 100 km/hr.

I've only been over 8000 once. :eek:

Hahaha mine is running at 2500 at 110kph. redline is 5500.
And yeh I loved the power available in top gear at 4000rpm on the FJ, maybe I will resurrect her and ride it as a commuter hack... bit of a shame to do that to it really.