Looking good on the Motorway.

[3L4NS1R]

Hi all, I've recently bought my first bike, a KLX 250R. Being new to biking, i didn't quite realize how much wind/resistance there is on the motorway...

To counter against that I've taken to moving back in my saddle and leaning lower, kind of sports bike style.. but it has occurred to me that this may look stupid on a dual purpose/dirt bike style bike...

Anyone got an opinion on it? Do people lowering their profile whilst on a dual purpose look stupid?

[dipshit]

Do people lowering their profile whilst on a dual purpose look stupid?

Yes.




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[chrispy121]

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[Griffin]

Yup... you might just have to get used to the wind resistance or stop worrying about what other people think you look like

[3L4NS1R]

dam. And here I was thinking I was the new Batman. Ah well... thanks guys.

[musicman]

I've seen scooterists and cyclists leaning forward (not on the motorway though) and they did look a little silly, but they didn't look like they cared. At the end of the day, if you're having fun, who cares what people think you look like.

Welcome to KB, and ride safe! :ride:

[FJRider]

dam. And here I was thinking I was the new Batman. Ah well... thanks guys.

Wear your undies on the outside, put on a cape, tinted visor... and try again... :rockon:

[Goblin]

To counter against that I've taken to moving back in my saddle and leaning lower, kind of sports bike style.. but it has occurred to me that this may look stupid on a dual purpose/dirt bike style bike...

Anyone got an opinion on it? Do people lowering their profile whilst on a dual purpose look stupid?Most important is when you reach the 70kph zones you must stand tall on the pegs. All adventure riders do this.

Really, it doesn't matter what others might think. Just get out there and enjoy it.

[3L4NS1R]

Most important is when you reach the 70kph zones you must stand tall on the pegs. All adventure riders do this.


What do mean stand tall on the pegs?

[FJRider]

It means stand up... a good idea too is to put your feet on the seat. this shows what a skilled rider you are. Get a friend to follow in a car and take photos. Always good to do on a publicised protest ride. Post the photos on site... make sure reg. plate is clearly visible. this is to make sure nobody else claims credit... everybody does it...:whistle:

[3L4NS1R]

haha. thought as much. will try tonight. was thinking bout tying streamers to my grips. or would it look better from my ankles?

[CB ARGH]

Wear your undies on the outside, put on a cape, tinted visor... and try again... :rockon:

We should all do a halloween dress up and ride in a group around the streets in halloween costumes, that'll look even better :p

[sinfull]

250 did ya say ? And ya have to lean forward ya say ! I say yr speeding lol or at least if a cop catches a glimps of ya doing that he might just decide you were and book ya for exceeding 70 km on ya learners !

[3L4NS1R]

Now we're talking. Bigfoot is mine... Got a Winnie Pooh Bear suit here as well...

[FJRider]

haha. thought as much. will try tonight. was thinking bout tying streamers to my grips. or would it look better from my ankles?

Only cruisers have tassels... shows they are moving...:yes:

[3L4NS1R]

perhaps glitter then? or did the cruisers take that as well?

[R6_kid]

just wear a moto-x helmet with the visor mounted backwords and you'll look like a proper motarder!

[fridayflash]

bollox to how you lok mate,just do what youve got do, it does
depend on the wind factor as well tho,cos sometimes
it can feel quite calm on a trailie at highway speeds...

[Griffin]

Only cruisers have tassels... shows they are moving...:yes:

And yet like this guy - we ride our bikes cos we enjoy it and not cos we care wot others think - tassles or no tassles :Pokey:

[awayatc]

how much wind/resistance there is on the motorway...


Anyone got an opinion on it?


Try to avoid the Motorway?.....
KLX 250 is heaps of fun Off road,
and on all sorts of roads EXCEPT motorways......

Motorways are for commuters to go from A to B on autopilot.....
Motorbikes are to have fun getting to B.... eventualy
(after visiting E....)

:scooter:

[fireball]

and yet like this guy - we ride our bikes cos we enjoy it and not cos we care wot others think - tassles or no tassles :pokey:


high 5!!!!

[Badjelly]

Hi all, I've recently bought my first bike, a KLX 250R. Being new to biking, i didn't quite realize how much wind/resistance there is on the motorway...

Tell me about it :(. Have you considered installing lower handlebars?

[90s]

Try to avoid the Motorway?.....
KLX 250 is heaps of fun Off road,
and on all sorts of roads EXCEPT motorways......

Motorways are for commuters to go from A to B on autopilot.....
Motorbikes are to have fun getting to B.... eventualy
(after visiting E....)

:scooter:

Yes, motoX bikes are not really designed for the motorway, low wind resistance or whose tyres are best for smooth rolling at speed.
Just being on that style of bike on a motorway looks a little silly.
But do it anyway if you want.
Who cares.
(but if commuting is something you are using this bike for regularly maybe get another style of bike ...)

[Rosie]

Anyone got an opinion on it? Do people lowering their profile whilst on a dual purpose look stupid?

You'd probably get a sore back/neck if you did it for a while. I lie down on the tank of my sherpa (kind of similar to the KLX) to squeeze a bit more speed out of it when I am overtaking etc, but it isn't very comfortable, so I don't do it for long.

You do get used to the wind resistance over time. But, if it continues to be a problem, look at installing a small windscreen, to help deflect some of the wind off your chest.

[Str8 Jacket]

I look so good on the motorway that men actually grab my arse as I ride past them.... :wait:

[vifferman]

Try to avoid the Motorway?.....
KLX 250 is heaps of fun Off road,
and on all sorts of roads EXCEPT motorways......
There you go - just ride on the verges, or the central median.

[Swoop]

Only cruisers have tassels... shows they are moving...:yes:
Not so. Stationary, in a strong headwind, will produce the same effect.

We will require a definative "tassel expert" to comment... Where's Scummy?:rofl:

[varminter]

So, do I assume that cruisers are a bit girlie, bugger, I had set my heart on one when I learn to rige gooderer. All that chrome makes me pant.

[idb]

Tell me about it :(. Have you considered installing lower handlebars?

Clip-ons would be the answer, then you would look way cool.


Anyway...what is this M-O-T-O-R-W-A-Y thing you speak of?

[Zuki Bandit]

hehehe...that would look a bit funny.

[Choco]

Do people lowering their profile whilst on a dual purpose look stupid?

A bit, but not as bad as me overtaking on a GN :lol:
Maybe sort out a small screen or something to redirect the wind?
Choco

[Insanity_rules]

Wouldn't worry too much, I get down on the tank on the VTZ and it works.