Strange Riding Position!?

**Aucker** · 28th September 2004, 19:00

i only get down low on my bike when i'm going really fast, otherwise i'd look & feel like a right prat!

Some peeps just shouldn't be riding bikes on the road

**DebK** · 28th September 2004, 20:22

Now, when you're atop a scoot that can too easily exceed the speed limit but is shaped like a fat-arse ant (see pic) the only option in staying upright in the wind is too hunker down - bum up & boobs down. I stretch my boots back on the pillion pegs, tuck my elbows in and rest them on my knees.

I've read comments somewhere on here in the past taking the p*ss out of scooter riders who do strike a racer pose... but in my case, it's a matter of necessity. Laugh & mock if you will, but I value my skin. If a gust hits me unexpectantly when I'm upright at 100+ it's bloody dodgy.

**wari** · 28th September 2004, 20:26

Originally Posted by DebK

Now.. bum up & boobs down

....

I THInk we NEED Pics of that eh .... :spudwhat:

ALL those in favoure say aye ...

aye ! :spudwave:

**DebK** · 28th September 2004, 20:52

Ha! You may be disappointed though, so I'll spare you that.

**wari** · 28th September 2004, 21:16

Originally Posted by DebK

Ha! You may be disappointed though ...

WE'll betha judge of that ...

WOnt we boys ...

**Zed** · 28th September 2004, 21:23

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, that sounds like it woukld create more wind for me! Does it honestly help? What about cross winds?

Pic is attached of a bubble screen. It helps direct the wind higher over the rider. People buy them a lot for touring on long trips, etc. I would say cross winds would effect you from a side angle rather than from the front, so the screen wouldn't help much?

Personally I think bubble screens look 'orrible.

**scumdog** · 28th September 2004, 22:32

Originally Posted by Zed

Pic is attached of a bubble screen. It helps direct the wind higher over the rider. People buy them a lot for touring on long trips, etc. I would say cross winds would effect you from a side angle rather than from the front, so the screen wouldn't help much?

Personally I think bubble screens look 'orrible.

Personaly I think ANY 'screen is an admission of 'orribleness and not keeping with the spirit of m'cycling.

**Zed** · 28th September 2004, 22:51

Originally Posted by scumdog

Personaly I think ANY 'screen is an admission of 'orribleness and not keeping with the spirit of m'cycling.

...and the "spirit of motorcycling" in your mind sd is?

**scumdog** · 28th September 2004, 22:58

Originally Posted by Zed

...and the "spirit of motorcycling" in your mind sd is?

Total exposure to the elements which enhance unsullied thoughts, a clarity of mind, and a contact with your maker - and I jest you nought for that is my thoughts when I ride, for never before do your activities put you in mind with the fragility of life and your maker.

**wari** · 28th September 2004, 23:12

I HAve to ride with my visorr downe ...

OTHerwise I cant breathe withall that aire goin' up my nose and my eyes start wartering at 100k ...

**Stevo** · 28th September 2004, 23:17

I crouch on my Fizzer plenty. Mostly cos I geared it up some and in the wind she is pullin pretty hard in the long cog. Hopefully gettin my restricted tomorrow so then only 6 more long months till I can get me a bigger (legally) road bike!

A great source of frustration since it is the smallest of my 4 bikes!!! Grrrrrrrr. Lack of torque and sheer grunt in the motor depot = A real p*ss off.

**vtec** · 28th September 2004, 23:38

I ride in the crouch position sometimes when it is windy or rainy. I rode a large portion of my journey home in that position tonight as I came home south over the harbour bridge. 'Twas a windy one.

Yes I do feel like a bit of knob when I do it sometimes, but it's not as uncomfortable as it looks. I just rest my elbows on my knees and my chest on the tank. And because I commute on a CBR 250 RR every day my neck is quite fit and no longer gets tired at all in that position leaning forward.

My reasons for using the crouch position are :
1 To keep warm
2 To keep dry
3 To save fuel
4 To help prevent wind causing me to swerve
5 For high speed runs (in controlled circumstances/on closed roads etc.)

Don't mock it just cause it looks bad. And if you think it looks uncomfortable, then harden up.

**Ms Piggy** · 29th September 2004, 00:10

Originally Posted by wari

I HAve to ride with my visorr downe ...

OTHerwise I cant breathe withall that aire goin' up my nose and my eyes start wartering at 100k ...

Actually riding home tonight I had to keep putting my visor up & down. It was raining really hard and even though I was only riding at 40 - 50kms it really stung on my face & lips (OUUCH!!) and then my visor would fog up cos of my breath. I get watery eyes all the time.

Zed - thanks for the pic. I don't think the CB could fit one of those anyway and yeah side ways wind is nasty. Got blown around a lot tonight

**Zed** · 29th September 2004, 00:16

Originally Posted by vtec

...My reasons for using the crouch position are :
1 To keep warm
2 To keep dry
3 To save fuel
4 To help prevent wind causing me to swerve
5 For high speed runs (in controlled circumstances/on closed roads etc.)

I've learned that to keep warm and stay dry on a bike it comes down to what gear you are 'wearing'; you would hardly save any fuel; in extreme cases of wind and in high speed runs it is practical to crouch.

Originally Posted by vtec

Don't mock it just cause it looks bad...

Why can't I mock it because it looks bad? :disapint:

Welcome to KB btw!

Zed

**Zed** · 29th September 2004, 00:20

Originally Posted by scumdog

Total exposure to the elements which enhance unsullied thoughts, a clarity of mind, and a contact with your maker - and I jest you nought for that is my thoughts when I ride, for never before do your activities put you in mind with the fragility of life and your maker.

That was deep sd - thanks!

I can now see that "bubble screens" cannot fit into your equation.