Getting lazy

[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, run down & over take sports bikes in the hills

[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.

[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 ...

[scumdog]

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

Dead right on that one Winston!

[FJRider]

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

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..... 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...

[FJRider]

LMAO, yeh mate. easy for an FJ rider to say, and I KNOW it..... 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...

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.

[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.

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.