SMC Tour of NZ - Interested?

**Slyer** · 19th August 2010, 10:37

Originally Posted by jono035

Yeah, that's a good idea. Would get people used to knowing what they need to bring, how much they're going to enjoy it etc.

I'd certainly like to see how well I hold up to a long but cruisy ride. When I did a coro loop I was thoroughly beaten by the end of it and no longer really enjoying the riding aspect of it due to shooting pain in my wrists.

Probably because you own a bike with one of the most aggressive riding positions? lol

**Suntoucher** · 19th August 2010, 11:19

I know the feeling, that's why I sold my sports and bought a cruiser. Lots of Wellington trips. The old bike had my back and ass screaming bloody murder by 2hours. When I bought this in Wellington, rode it up with quick stops only at petrol stations, didn't even need to get up and stretch.

**jono035** · 19th August 2010, 12:28

Originally Posted by Slyer

Probably because you own a bike with one of the most aggressive riding positions? lol

True enough, but that's exactly why I wouldn't want to dive straight into a 6-8 hour epic journey without knowing what it's going to do to me!

Suntoucher: Yeah, if I was doing longer trips around the place then I'd definitely be getting a more laid back bike. For all my normal riding, the VFR suits me fine, though.

**PirateJafa** · 19th August 2010, 12:44

Your riding position is wrong.

You should be using your core to hold yourself up on the NC30, and should have essentially no weight on your wrists and the bars at all.

I've ridden to Wellington and immediately back on my first VFR, and apart from some cramping and sleep deprivation, had no major issues.

**Slyer** · 19th August 2010, 13:20

This man speaks the truth.
Should be your abs hurting rather than your wrists.

**Squiggles** · 19th August 2010, 14:16

Moar grip on tank required

Chu lot going trippin when i be flying out to asia

**Dare** · 19th August 2010, 15:37

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Your riding position is wrong.

You should be using your core to hold yourself up on the NC30, and should have essentially no weight on your wrists and the bars at all.

I've ridden to Wellington and immediately back on my first VFR, and apart from some cramping and sleep deprivation, had no major issues.

Also brake and clutch levers should not bend your wrists which can cause that kind of pain, though that makes more of a difference sitting at lights than on a Coro loop :P

**motorbyclist** · 19th August 2010, 16:54

Originally Posted by Slyer

Probably because you own a bike with one of the most aggressive riding positions? lol

I'd say most sports ducatis are far more agressive than that - plus a lot of the modern supersports, which a lot of riders on this ride may have. The VFR is more compact than aggressive.

The only problem I've had on my nc30/35 is my legs cramping after hours hard riding on the road. Considering I get this on most bikes, and that regular breaks (or relaxed riding) is the easiest solution, this isn't a big deal :P

Originally Posted by Dare

Also brake and clutch levers should not bend your wrists which can cause that kind of pain, though that makes more of a difference sitting at lights than on a Coro loop :P

VFR flaw #1: can't adjust clutch lever to optimum position due to cable interfering with speedo. fixed for RVF (and trackbikes without speedo)

**jono035** · 19th August 2010, 18:47

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Your riding position is wrong.

You should be using your core to hold yourself up on the NC30, and should have essentially no weight on your wrists and the bars at all.

I've ridden to Wellington and immediately back on my first VFR, and apart from some cramping and sleep deprivation, had no major issues.

You're also like a foot shorter than I am...

Was going to make the same point as Andrew, the clutch lever has to sit high because otherwise it nails the speedo when turning right... The lever on mine is bent into a Z shape to make it a bit better but it's still high.

I'm sure there are a million things I can improve, but it seems to me that my legs don't fit into the tank grooves right therefore I can't stop myself sliding around if I rely on my legs to grip... I also have to sit far more upright than the shorter people I've seen sitting on my bike. This makes my arms more vertical, hence more issues with the clutch lever. Not complaining, love the bike to pieces...

Besides, ergonomic stuff is all pretty variable, just because you can do it doesn't mean it's feasible for me... Maybe you lot just have stronger wrists

**Jonno.** · 19th August 2010, 19:00

http://www.techspec-aus.com.au/honda.html

I'm going to get a set when I end up finding which one would fit.

**jono035** · 19th August 2010, 19:09

Originally Posted by Jonno.

http://www.techspec-aus.com.au/honda.html

I'm going to get a set when I end up finding which one would fit.

I've seen places stocking stuff that looks suspiciously like that in rolls... 3mm closed cell foam, adhesive backed, non-slip pattern on the top... Could always cut a few pads out to fit.

Come to thing of it, the loose all-weather riding pants probably don't help in the grip department, but they do alleviate the VFR leg roasting, too.

**Slyer** · 19th August 2010, 22:27

BACK ON TOPIC NIMRODS

**Squiggles** · 19th August 2010, 23:00

Originally Posted by jono035

I've seen places stocking stuff that looks suspiciously like that in rolls... 3mm closed cell foam, adhesive backed, non-slip pattern on the top... Could always cut a few pads out to fit.

Come to thing of it, the loose all-weather riding pants probably don't help in the grip department, but they do alleviate the VFR leg roasting, too.

Stomp-grip?