Looking good on the Motorway.

**3L4NS1R** · 2nd August 2008, 15:41

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** · 2nd August 2008, 15:52

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

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

Yes.

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**chrispy121** · 2nd August 2008, 16:12

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**Griffin** · 2nd August 2008, 16:17

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

**3L4NS1R** · 2nd August 2008, 16:22

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

**musicman** · 2nd August 2008, 16:25

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!

**FJRider** · 2nd August 2008, 16:33

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

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...

**Goblin** · 2nd August 2008, 16:35

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

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** · 2nd August 2008, 16:57

Originally Posted by Goblin

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** · 2nd August 2008, 17:07

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...

**3L4NS1R** · 2nd August 2008, 17:18

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** · 2nd August 2008, 17:19

Originally Posted by FJRider

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

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

**sinfull** · 2nd August 2008, 17:24

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 !