Cruiser riding position - can I get used to it?

[duckonin]

Any one can enjoy a cruiser as long as they leave their egos behind and forget about what they used to ride....Ride a cruiser with an open mind kick back and enjoy the scenery,but to purchase remember they are all different, some have very forward positions some have running boards which allow you to move your boots around a bit, the bars on bikes do not fit all sometimes you need to go into risers or change the bars to suit your arm length ect ect ....

[middleaged2wheeler]

sounds like you have to almost custom fit a cruiser to personal specs.

[<G>]

I found riding a cruiser much easier than I anticipated...who would've thought that it would go round corners so easily , didn't find the forward feet position at all difficult to get used to. Only problem I had was a hillstart -but that will take practice.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how well cruisers ride and handle, I know I was!

[johnnyflash]

sounds like you have to almost custom fit a cruiser to personal specs.

Exactrly the point, not everyone rides a stock cruiser, each can be adapted to suit the riders size, weight etc etc, a minor change of bar riser height or angle can make postion perfect, there are many things that can be tuned to the rider :-) give it a shot, byt the time you have test ridden 5 cruisers you will know what you want :-)

[bmz2]

Exactrly the point, not everyone rides a stock cruiser, each can be adapted to suit the riders size, weight etc etc, a minor change of bar riser height or angle can make postion perfect, there are many things that can be tuned to the rider :-) give it a shot, byt the time you have test ridden 5 cruisers you will know what you want :-)

correct there JF ,you have to fit the cruiser to the riders needs.

[middleaged2wheeler]

well a cruiser tour of what i did on my XJ550 years ago will be something to aim for--best part of NZ, off the Picton Ferry turn right up the hill towards Havlock, and will indeed be cruisin along the sounds and Charolette to Havelock & all those quaint little places to Nelson. Not so sure about leaving any bike unattended outside back packers these days as i used to> the latest bike stands (centre ones )are lockable and it any sod wants to pinch it has to lift the whole thing up with the steering locked as well. Anyway cruisin the Queen Charolette Sound way on a real cruiser seemes the cats whiskerto me in the summer.

[middleaged2wheeler]

well thanks for all your advice--only two ways to learn things ask ask ask , get the real picture and then do it yourself.

[Irontusk]

are side stands easier to work from sitting on cruiser.

Extremely simple, a hell of alot easier than the only centre stand I've used, what a prick that thing was!!

[AllanB]

I read with interest the comments stating 'you have to adapt a cruiser to the rider' I have always found this applied to any bike - naked (I've changed my Hornets bars) - sports bikes,suspension settings are important here, bubble screens are popular etc.

I subscribe to the notion that the factory has supplied you with a great bike designed to fit a wide range of sizes and weights and with a bit of a tweak here and there it can become a better bike.

Plus I like mods.

Cruisers offer a superb platform for mods and bling.

[Headbanger]

I thought the point was more along the lines that in some cases you can tweak the riding position to suit. Interesting that no one mentioned seats...

Anyway, The first step is to sit on a few to see what feels good anyway, Buy a bike to suit first and foremost.

[Gizzit]

..... SNIP ........
Anyone else notice that Mr S-dog must have been speeding - 120kms per

I've just been reading through the older posts on cruisers .... I noticed what he "fessed up too" !!

[piston broke]

I've just been reading through the older posts on cruisers .... I noticed what he "fessed up too" !!

yep,
old as but bling sent to sd
our plod are humans too.
bring back the m.o.t

[Gizzit]

yep,
old as but bling sent to sd
our plod are humans too.
bring back the m.o.t

Hey ..... don't know about "human" ???? lol.

[popelli]

sounds like you have to almost custom fit a cruiser to personal specs.

?????????? and where did this come from

I bought a ducati 2 years ago, it needed to have different bars fitted to make it comfortable to ride and it took a lot of readjustment after 20 odd years of riding Harleys

So from my perspective its sports bikes that require adjustments

Looking at the various adjustable bars and adjustment foot rest hangers for sports bikes on the market this would appear to be the case

[JohnnyBoston]

I read with interest the comments stating 'you have to adapt a cruiser to the rider' I have always found this applied to any bike - naked (I've changed my Hornets bars) - sports bikes,suspension settings are important here, bubble screens are popular etc.

I subscribe to the notion that the factory has supplied you with a great bike designed to fit a wide range of sizes and weights and with a bit of a tweak here and there it can become a better bike.

Plus I like mods.

Cruisers offer a superb platform for mods and bling.

Best post in this thread. I totally agree.