06-13-2012, 04:39 PM | #21 |
Ride Like an Asshole
Join Date: Feb 2008
Moto: nothing...
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My only beef when riding with those ergos is that it's hard to get pressure off your ass during long rides... it's harder to move around. You actually don't need to move around as much, but it's harder when you have to... I always thought that those highway pegs were goofy because they just put MORE pressure on your ass, but they provide a needed adjustment which makes them pretty pleasant. And for me, with my shit knees, being straight-legged for some miles is SUPER NICE.
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06-13-2012, 05:06 PM | #22 |
Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
Posts: 11,351
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My issue with cruisers is that the windsheild prevents the wind from propping you up (and cooling you down).
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06-14-2012, 09:19 AM | #23 | |
Kneedragger
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: VA
Moto: CBR1100XX, Daytona 600
Posts: 174
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Anything normally over 5 or 6 bikes and it becomes a chore to ride and enjoy it. Too many gas stops, stretch breaks, and the slower riding pace kills me. Many times I ride 150 - 200 miles before I put my feet down. Can go 240+ miles on a tank if I am gentle to the happy handle, or 120 if I am not. |
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06-14-2012, 10:04 AM | #24 | |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
Posts: 23,268
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06-14-2012, 10:53 AM | #25 | |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
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I do ride mid controls as well. The nightster is still sitting with mids. I get pains in my hip joints from them. If I was the only one riding it, it would have forwards on it. Or if I kept the mids, I would have drag bars or clip on's in the front. The idea behind forward controls is the ablity to stretch out and relax. Further if you do it right, you rotate your hips forwards and that puts the meat of your ass down on the seat. Moving around isn't hard. As far as highway pegs, you can see mine. They are perfect for heal on the floorboard, and toe on the peg. Or you can chalk your heal on the face of the peg for a traditional highway peg sit. Or I can put my boot on top and dangle my feet. That's why I like that position. But hey... different strokes for different folks. |
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06-14-2012, 12:13 PM | #26 |
moderator chick
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hill Country TX
Moto: Pasta Rockets
Posts: 8,917
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I was more interested in doing 10 days in a known position. My body knows what to do with that. On a completely different bike that becomes an issue.
Mind you, this will probably be the shortest days I've ever had on a "big" ride. I just got the itinerary and guest list. It's a bunch of celebrities that I have to keep alive. |
06-14-2012, 01:00 PM | #27 |
Chaotic Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
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Long rides on the blade I'd prop my legs up on the crash bungs
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06-14-2012, 03:04 PM | #28 |
token jewboy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
Posts: 10,799
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Switching back and forth between the klr and the cbr is easier than it sounds. The klr has forward pegs, kid pegs,.with control s, and passenger pegs. I can also put my let's and feet way up on the crash bars. The cbr only has rear sets. Its not a problem, riding a bike its just looker riding a bike, all ether major stiff I'd the same
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06-14-2012, 04:06 PM | #29 | |
gun totin redneck
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South West New Hampshire
Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory
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06-14-2012, 07:01 PM | #30 |
Elitist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
Posts: 11,351
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What organization or company is this for? Seems strange that it isn't all one brand of bike.
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