2003 GSXR600

**Coldkiwi** · 4th May 2004, 13:38

as an update about the riding position (and its even related to the thread!).. I saw a physio who rides a ZX-12R last week and he said the pain I was experiencing was due to my riding position. Its driven by the long reach to the low clip on handlebars which caused me to roll my shoulders forward to reach (hence rooted posture). He recommended I lean further forward and use the fuel tank to support more of my wieght off my stomach. this will allow me straighten my shoulders back in line with my spine and also lets me bend my elbows to take wieght off my wrists. He reckoned a double bubble screen would also help.

Anyone else having problems? If not, are you lanky with dirty long arms like WT?? (I know why he doesn't have the same problems as me now!)

**White trash** · 4th May 2004, 14:16

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

as an update about the riding position (and its even related to the thread!).. I saw a physio who rides a ZX-12R last week and he said the pain I was experiencing was due to my riding position. Its driven by the long reach to the low clip on handlebars which caused me to roll my shoulders forward to reach (hence rooted posture). He recommended I lean further forward and use the fuel tank to support more of my wieght off my stomach. this will allow me straighten my shoulders back in line with my spine and also lets me bend my elbows to take wieght off my wrists. He reckoned a double bubble screen would also help.

Anyone else having problems? If not, are you lanky with dirty long arms like WT?? (I know why he doesn't have the same problems as me now!)

I ride around on one wheel every where. Therefore, look straight ahead.

Much more comfy

**Motoracer** · 4th May 2004, 15:23

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

as an update about the riding position (and its even related to the thread!).. I saw a physio who rides a ZX-12R last week and he said the pain I was experiencing was due to my riding position. Its driven by the long reach to the low clip on handlebars which caused me to roll my shoulders forward to reach (hence rooted posture). He recommended I lean further forward and use the fuel tank to support more of my wieght off my stomach. this will allow me straighten my shoulders back in line with my spine and also lets me bend my elbows to take wieght off my wrists. He reckoned a double bubble screen would also help.

Anyone else having problems? If not, are you lanky with dirty long arms like WT?? (I know why he doesn't have the same problems as me now!)

Yea, I don't have any probs. I do have longer arms than most people my size though.

**jrandom** · 4th May 2004, 15:32

Well, based on y'all's comments, it very much looks like I shall avoid most of the newer sprotty 600s as my Bike #2 choice. Wot with being short and stubby and already having a bad shoulder and all.

Mmmmm. Brand spankers nekkid black SV thou for $12999 at Holeshot right now. If I were not already deeply, unconscionably in debt and if it were not for my lack of a full license I would have walked in and bought it yesterday.

**marty** · 4th May 2004, 16:04

why buy new???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/l...n-11046248.htm

**White trash** · 4th May 2004, 16:08

Originally Posted by jrandom

Well, based on y'all's comments, it very much looks like I shall avoid most of the newer sprotty 600s as my Bike #2 choice. Wot with being short and stubby and already having a bad shoulder and all.

Mmmmm. Brand spankers nekkid black SV thou for $12999 at Holeshot right now. If I were not already deeply, unconscionably in debt and if it were not for my lack of a full license I would have walked in and bought it yesterday.

If you're riding around on an FXR, my Gixxer will feel like a relative arm chair! My arms aren't exactly ape like as CK would have people believe and I do huge mileages in one stint with no problems.

**jrandom** · 4th May 2004, 16:10

Originally Posted by marty

why buy new???

Because I'm permanently strapped for cash, the bank treats me like a dirty handkerchief when I ask for unsecured credit, and eMoto aren't MTF dealers.

**jrandom** · 4th May 2004, 16:13

Originally Posted by White trash

If you're riding around on an FXR, my Gixxer will feel like a relative arm chair! My arms aren't exactly ape like as CK would have people believe and I do huge mileages in one stint with no problems.

Hmmmph. It must be more comfy than the '04 CBR600RR then, coz that bike gives me the cramps right bad just sitting on it, and we can't *all* ride at 200kph all day resting our torsos on a pillow of winds.

**White trash** · 4th May 2004, 16:37

And who said that Hondas were the most user friendly sports bikes. Bahhh!

Get a Gixxer, all the coolest people ride them, eh Deano?

**Cajun** · 5th May 2004, 07:40

i ride one and i am cool

hahahhaha

damn hondas

**Firefight** · 5th May 2004, 16:10

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

as an update about the riding position (and its even related to the thread!).. I saw a physio who rides a ZX-12R last week and he said the pain I was experiencing was due to my riding position. Its driven by the long reach to the low clip on handlebars which caused me to roll my shoulders forward to reach (hence rooted posture). He recommended I lean further forward and use the fuel tank to support more of my wieght off my stomach. this will allow me straighten my shoulders back in line with my spine and also lets me bend my elbows to take wieght off my wrists. He reckoned a double bubble screen would also help.

Anyone else having problems? If not, are you lanky with dirty long arms like WT?? (I know why he doesn't have the same problems as me now!)

CK, are you out this saturday ?. you can take the R6 for a comparison

Firefight.

**Cajun** · 5th May 2004, 16:29

coldkiwi can just harden up.

**Coldkiwi** · 10th May 2004, 13:15

whoops... didn't see this till monday!

i'll let you know when I'm gonna be out next dave. my riding is probably going to be restricted to commuting till the wedding cause I've got so much to do for teh wedding, not to mention shifting into a new flat soon!

I'll work on the hardness just for you cajun

**Cajun** · 10th May 2004, 15:02

hahaha i know its a bugger, having to save for wedding, reason me and my misses did bugger all kms last year on fun riding, all mine was just communting backwards and forwards to hamilton.

took me new girl for good blast yesterday, got the knee down a couple times up the kamais didn't even think i was over that far, its brakein in primo it went for its first service today, the brakes are awsome, did a couple of small stoppies in rotovegas yesterday, i was playing with a tl1000r from lights.