Riding position

[kp]

ok, dumb question from a newbie and proud owner of a recently purchased Rockster.

As a former Harley owner, I'm glad I switched and moved to the Rockster. I love the bike. The question comes from considering some longer distance riding, rather than just the dialy 50 mile (total) commute to work.

As someone of 6 foot, I'm trying to find the best riding position. Since I come from the "laid" back "flying-squaral" crowd, I'm new to the forward pitch. Do you guys (and gals) find your self pitched far forward?

I've found that Abs seem to do most of the work, not much from legs or knees, but a lot of pressure on the arms and grips. How far forward are you pitched and how much bend in your arms?

Sorry for the bizzaar question, just looking for some sugestions so I can increase my endurance for some upcoming long rides.

Thanks for the help, (and flames)

J

Arch your back, dude. Good posture...

Having a heavy backpack helps (with an insanely heavy laptop in it)

[mitchxout]

I truly don't understand the obsession with being able to flatfoot a motorcycle. It's nice but not necessary. I walk my bike in and out of parking slots. I walk my bike in and out of the driveway. There's no doctrine that says the only way to maneuver a bike is to sit on it and paddle it around.

Obviously, you've never had anyone try to back over you.

[Ric]

ok, dumb question ...... How far forward are you pitched and how much bend in your arms?

No such thing as a dumb question....

As a matter of proper riding technique, your arms should always be pretty much relaxed, never locked.

Also, I am always switching my riding position about every ten miles; even the slightest change makes a great difference in physical fatigue: move my hands out an inch, move my rear back or up an inch or two, put my heels on the pegs or switch to my toes, etc....

Glad you got out of the ridiculously hazardous HD riding position. Get on your new BMW or any sport bike and think about making a quick move around a car in front of you who has just slammed on their brakes. Now go sit on an HD and think about the possibility of making the same move. Scary isn't it ?

[MikeCam]

A proper riding posture would have weight balanced over hips, knees, ankles with very little sitting on the butt and very little on the arms/wrists/hands. Like a horseback rider (not a cowboy) - most of the weight is borne at the foot and the body balances using the knees, ass, hands to make minor adjustments as the dynamics of the ride unfold.