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[p.dath]

Any requirement to lean forward is dependent on the bike. I wouldn't suggest moving your body mass backwards on a gn as it would put you out of wack with the footpeg position, decreasing control and the ability to lock onto the bike. Keeping your arse above the footpegs tends to put you in the right position automatically.
Cruisers with forward controls are obviously an exception.

With reference to being on the track again; take a look at where her knees are in the picture. They are almost touching the forks. If she moves all the way back on the seat she will be in a better position with the foot pegs. She should also consider lifting her weight off the bike on approach to and around corners by standing on the pegs more.

She is currently riding the bike like she is a passenger on it, and just sitting there, as opposed to riding and controlling it.

[pritch]

I know this is KB and there will be a great divergence of opinions. Until Bosslady aspires to ride on the track seriously, sitting there like a sack of spuds with instep on the pegs is just fine.

A more suitable set of bars might help but a new set of tyres sounds more urgent...

[Katman]

Until Bosslady aspires to ride on the track seriously sitting there like a sack of spuds with instep on the pegs is just fine.

Absolutely.

I think a few people here are getting carried away with the sound of their own voices.

[bosslady]

Cargo pockets on trou?

Didn't know anyone made bike trousers like that.

Yup but quite tempting to put crap in them that can hurt when you fall off your bike...

That's cause they're Gucci/Prada/Armani.....

Alpinestars, close enough?

When on the track, try sitting much further back on your seat, so you can lean forward a lot more.

Answered below down there somewhere

SHIT .. get it changed before it blows out and throws you off ...



Yeah . it looks exactly like a car tyre .. get a decent bike one .. it will make the bike handle better.





Bars are not that expensive ... but fitting them might be ... if it's a bolt-off/bolt-on job then it's only time and a half-way decent amateur can help you ... if the cables need to be shorter then it will start to cost you ... because you will need new cables etc ..

Tyres, I got a price today but need to shop around, children do not make my new found hobby very easy to afford lol, such is life! Handlebars, I might try lowering them first...

Poor GN looks so silly with a screen! Although I envy it slightly just because of the buffeting from not having one.

Still reminds me of the "transition" lenses I used to have in my glasses... before I realised they were the reason small children were frightened of me

Nah it's awesome hah. I feel naked without it!

Any requirement to lean forward is dependent on the bike. I wouldn't suggest moving your body mass backwards on a gn as it would put you out of wack with the footpeg position, decreasing control and the ability to lock onto the bike. Keeping your arse above the footpegs tends to put you in the right position automatically.
Cruisers with forward controls are obviously an exception.

Spot on. I've tried moving my fat arse backwards on the seat. Result is less control of my bike. She ain't no sports bike, am a bit too far away from the tank don't have as much for my knees to grip on to and the handlebars are so high they might as well be mid air. Also I just end up sliding forwards anyway the Ginny seat ain't exactly grippy...

I do that on the road...
Even been up where the pillon sits when I had the CB.
Does nothing but ease the numb arse and give the legs a bit of stretch...its a GN, the often used term ''getting under the paint'' wont make any difference where this bike is concerned, it is not a track/race bike is it?
I am more impressed with her head position whilst cornering, shows why she is out there in the first place.

Correct. Do it to stretch when I'm riding, nothing more, it's pointless.

With reference to being on the track again; take a look at where her knees are in the picture. They are almost touching the forks. If she moves all the way back on the seat she will be in a better position with the foot pegs. She should also consider lifting her weight off the bike on approach to and around corners by standing on the pegs more.

She is currently riding the bike like she is a passenger on it, and just sitting there, as opposed to riding and controlling it.

You've met me, have you seen how tall I am? About your height I think, 5ft 8 or so. I'm more legs than torso (just a pity they're not tanned and thin!) I'm verging on being too big for this bike and not just cause I need to lose a few (or more than a few..) I bet you'd look all kinds of ridiculous if you sat on my bike too I have better control of my bike with how I am sitting, trust me I have tried. You are right in lifting my caboose off the seat on approach to and around corners though, however that will come with time I am sure...Also well have to agree to disagree on your end statement

I know this is KB and there will be a great divergence of opinions. Until Bosslady aspires to ride on the track seriously sitting there like a sack of spuds with instep on the pegs is just fine.

A more suitable set of bars might help but a new set of tyres sounds more urgent...

[bluninja]

Nice hump didn't notice your bum at all....so does my bum look big in this pic ?

Seriously though, get your tyres sorted.

[Grashopper]

I know this is KB and there will be a great divergence of opinions. Until Bosslady aspires to ride on the track seriously sitting there like a sack of spuds with instep on the pegs is just fine.

Us GN riders do everything very seriously. Here I'm racing one of the line riders. She won though...probably because my body position was off and I sat too far back

[bosslady]

Nice hump didn't notice your bum at all....so does my bum look big in this pic ?

Seriously though, get your tyres sorted.

Look I don't want to hurt your feelings butt....

Us GN riders do everything very seriously. Here I'm racing one of the line riders. She won though...probably because my body position was off and I sat too far back

haha! very good! put some more of your pics up on your profile!

[Grashopper]

put some more of your pics up on your profile!

Already done

[nerrrd]

Saw another posture-challenged GN-er/ite/ist on the way home tonight - lower torso was on the seat, upper torso was being pushed about a foot further back by longish arms on the handlebars, and their back made this wierd 's' shape inbetween .

[bosslady]

Saw another posture-challenged GN-er/ite/ist on the way home tonight - lower torso was on the seat, upper torso was being pushed about a foot further back by longish arms on the handlebars, and their back made this wierd 's' shape inbetween .

pics would've been good?

[BMWST?]

i dont reckon you are on the verge of being to tall for the ginny,i reckon you are too tall to be comfortable on it

[bosslady]

i dont reckon you are on the verge of being to tall for the ginny,i reckon you are too tall to be comfortable on it

that's probably a better way to put it yes. Long arms too, everything goes wrong for me I can't even fit jumpers or long sleeved clothing items proper unless I go a cpl sizes up. Boo hoo. Next bike I will be in a position hopefully where I can afford to think of comfortability!

[bosslady]

hmm in some of the pics I could sit a little more back but not that far, else I have problems, I also find it hard to keep my legs dug in too rather than flailing about

[nerrrd]

pics would've been good?

Well there's one in my head anyway, something like this:

[huff3r]

You've met me, have you seen how tall I am? About your height I think, 5ft 8 or so. I'm more legs than torso (just a pity they're not tanned and thin!) I'm verging on being too big for this bike and not just cause I need to lose a few (or more than a few..) I bet you'd look all kinds of ridiculous if you sat on my bike too I have better control of my bike with how I am sitting, trust me I have tried. You are right in lifting my caboose off the seat on approach to and around corners though, however that will come with time I am sure...Also well have to agree to disagree on your end statement

I'm 6'3" and I ride a GN. You are definitely not too tall for it. I fit fine. Sure I'd love to have a larger framed bike, but it never stopped me having fun on the GN. Even did a 4.5hr group ride on it one day just for a laugh.