slaveunit Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 One thing that I'm struggling with is riding position and taking my weight off the bars. I believe it's a combination of me being short and my 00 R12 being long, but also, that I slide forward in the seat. I've made it worse by lacking up the rear end, so the seat is at a steeper angle, but I can't sit back in it at all. to hold myself back involves a lot more weight on the bars than there is allready, and as soon as i hit a bump i bounce forward again. I've fitted stomp grips to try and grip them with the knees but they dont seem to help Coult it be because my adjustable rearsets are too far back, or is there something else im missing? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard_28 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'll start with an obvious question: is your suspension set up properly? Why is the back jacked up. Is it functional, or just for looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird180 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'll start with an obvious question: is your suspension set up properly? Why is the back jacked up. Is it functional, or just for looks? I'm sure he did it to get a steeper steering angle. Sometimes it just feels "right" to have the rear-end up high. I've tried it out and tend to prefer it, however I'm 6 Feet, so it works for me. Seat modifications are easy and inexpensive to do, as is working on the Thighmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard_28 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'll start with an obvious question: is your suspension set up properly? Why is the back jacked up. Is it functional, or just for looks? I'm sure he did it to get a steeper steering angle. Sometimes it just feels "right" to have the rear-end up high. I've tried it out and tend to prefer it, however I'm 6 Feet, so it works for me. Seat modifications are easy and inexpensive to do, as is working on the Thighmaster. Is anything sacrificed during this adjustment? I've never seen anyone do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird180 Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is anything sacrificed during this adjustment? I've never seen anyone do it. LOL- Yeah, your seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard_28 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Is anything sacrificed during this adjustment? I've never seen anyone do it. LOL- Yeah, your seat. Smarty pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaveunit Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Jacking up the back reduces steering rake, quickening steering, but slight sacrifice on high speed stability. But now the seats so steep i keep sliding off it! Gonna try and pack the front of the seat out somehow, by either lifting the mount or lowering the rear, see what looks easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird180 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Jacking up the back reduces steering rake, quickening steering, but slight sacrifice on high speed stability. But now the seats so steep i keep sliding off it! Gonna try and pack the front of the seat out somehow, by either lifting the mount or lowering the rear, see what looks easier. You should be able to slip some washer in the front where your bolts go to raise it a few milimeters. Ergonomics can be a trial error thing. But you should also have someone who's expertise you trust take a look at your BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuman Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Are your sliding forward in the seat on the brakes? or after you turn in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Are your sliding forward in the seat on the brakes? or after you turn in? I 2nd stu's questions, and also what are you trying to achieve--did you like the way the bike handled with the back end up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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