Gold Wing Forward Lean Position vs FJR with Risers

[Sticky Throttle]

Read this for another perspective: Master Yoda's Riding Position

Generally speaking, this is what sport-touring bikes are designed for. I can report that it works very well for me. :thumbsup:

Of course, everyone is different and YMMV. Good luck.

 

[johnny80s]

If you think it will bother you, then you need a little body training. Keep in mind, the FJR is not a sport bike, but you do lean forward a little. That affords better control and..... it allows your weight to rest more on your thighs instead of your tailbone.

Actually I'm pretty fit. Do chins, deadlifts and bench presses 2-3 times a week so the strength is there too. Somewhere there was an assumption that leaning forward was a wrist issue, it is not. The problem is my right shoulder caused by many years of masturbation. It usually only flares up after being on the bike for more than 4-5 hours but you guys got me thinking.........maybe a more leaned over position might actually be better than worse since it will change the stress point on the joint.

Thanks for the input. You guys have been very generous with the input.

You guys might find this interesting but when I asked the wife what she thought about how the GW felt when she sat on it, she said "it was too comfortable". Said that it takes away from the whole biking experience if it feels like you're sitting on a couch.

I have the heil triple clamp and a set or risers on my 07. I had to move the risers in to the forward position as the bars were too far back and I was leaning back too much. I am 6'2" with a 32" inseam. You did not include how big you are in your post so it is hard to tell you how comfortable you might be. You might be abl to find some one in your area that an fjr with risers on it so you can sit on it.

Good luck.

 

[Reble9mm]

One of the reasons I got the FJR is the position you are in when riding. The GW is very upright and this hurts my shoulders and lower back. With the slight lean forward gets the pressure off these areas. When I get off the bike after a long day of riding ... my back, nor my shoulders hurt!

 

[RadioHowie]

I am 6'2" with a 32" inseam.

Los Robustos M/C member #0 el Presidente

6'2"/32"inseam???

Johnny, you also el Presidete of the Lollipop Guild?

That's you in the middle standing between Beemerdons and ShinyPartsUp, right?

 

[tesla]

The problem is my right shoulder caused by many years of masturbation. It usually only flares up after being on the bike for more than 4-5 hours but you guys got me thinking.........maybe a more leaned over position might actually be better than worse since it will change the stress point on the joint.

You did not include how big you are in your post so it is hard to tell you how comfortable you might be.

You changed my quote to say I was masturbating and now you want to know how big I am? Are you trying to tell us something? You do know this is not a gay forum, right?

 

[RadioHowie]

The problem is my right shoulder caused by many years of masturbation. It usually only flares up after being on the bike for more than 4-5 hours but you guys got me thinking.........maybe a more leaned over position might actually be better than worse since it will change the stress point on the joint.

You did not include how big you are in your post so it is hard to tell you how comfortable you might be.

You changed my quote to say I was masturbating and now you want to know how big I am? You do know this is not a gay forum, right?

No, but we ARE very friendly! :blum:

 

[johnny80s]

The problem is my right shoulder caused by many years of masturbation. It usually only flares up after being on the bike for more than 4-5 hours but you guys got me thinking.........maybe a more leaned over position might actually be better than worse since it will change the stress point on the joint.

You did not include how big you are in your post so it is hard to tell you how comfortable you might be.

You changed my quote to say I was masturbating and now you want to know how big I am? Are you trying to tell us something? You do know this is not a gay forum, right?

We like to have fun with the new guys. And we do have some members that are gay. We also have some members that are into sheep but that is a different story.

 

[07fjrTom]

Sheep? Oh that is Baaaaahd.

 

[johnny80s]

Sheep? Oh that is Bustanut.

Fixed it for ya.

 

[ScottyUSN]

Tesla,

Welcome from another previous Stromtrooper.

Just my .02. If when you decide to do a seat changes on the FJR, this can also change ideal bar configuration.

I was content with the stock bar location until I replaced the seat with a Russell, now I want up and back risers, but will not make any bar adjustment until have have 1K on the new saddle.

 

[Karmak]

The problem is my right shoulder caused by many years of masturbation. It usually only flares up after being on the bike for more than 4-5 hours but you guys got me thinking.........maybe a more leaned over position might actually be better than worse since it will change the stress point on the joint.

You did not include how big you are in your post so it is hard to tell you how comfortable you might be.

You changed my quote to say I was masturbating and now you want to know how big I am? Are you trying to tell us something? You do know this is not a gay forum, right?

We like to have fun with the new guys. And we do have some members that are gay. We also have some members that are into sheep but that is a different story.

Leave my girlfriend out of this.

 

[Patriot]

if interested in how I have a straight up or slightly backward position on my Gen I '04 FJR: rode it 33k miles in 9 months from Oct '08 to July '09

here are the Heli Risers I have and they can be found at lotsa suppliers at lotsa prices.

The D&D 10 degree pullback risers are only available from the small business manufacturer.

The bolts need to be pretty tight without stripping the aluminum threads and maybe a little drop of blue loctite is OK. Mine loosened up at first after a few hundred miles, but I carried a allen wrench in my tank bag just in case. Nothing dangerous, just a slight bit of slop that needed to be snugged up and when I got home, the two bolts that were slightly loose were backed out halfway and a tiny drop of blue loctite dripped on the bolt thread and tightened up again with no further problems.

Do note that they are pulled back 2.75", so the joke is it feels like steering the helm of my old Hobie Cat Catamaran sailboat using a tiller. But I like it this way very much as I can sit bolt upright with my feet on the Wild Bill Highway Pegs and can lean against my Nelson Rigg Weekender Seat Bag Luggage usually containing spare gear for differing temperatures on rides or tours, rain gear, camping stuff, etc.

Best to ya...

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike

in Nawlins'

 

[tesla]

Scotty, thats a good point about the seat changing your position. I plan on getting the Russell like yourself so I need to see what that feels like before buying risers.

Patriot, it sounds like you are sitting in an upright postion with very little lean. Does the mods to the handlebars change the steering dynamics dramatically or is it subtle. I want to be comfortable but not sacrifice the sporty feel of the bike.

Just priced the Heli risers on their site. It looks like you need their triple clamp to work with their risers which means $410.00?! Jeez! I know they can be found cheaper elsewhere but even if I could find them for $300.00 that would still be very expensive. Am I missing something?

By the way, other motorcycle forums that I'm a member of only talk about sheep in the context of sheep skin covers for their seats. Some of you discuss sheep in a whole different way......"not that there's anything wrong with that."

 

[wfooshee]

GenII ('06-) takes $$$$ to put in risers, top of triple tree has to be replaced. Gen I (-'05) is simpler, just blocks under the bars where they bolt on. Patriot's is like that, and he even has two sets stacked!

 

[Patriot]

Scotty, thats a good point about the seat changing your position. I plan on getting the Russell like yourself so I need to see what that feels like before buying risers.
Patriot, it sounds like you are sitting in an upright postion with very little lean. Does the mods to the handlebars change the steering dynamics dramatically or is it subtle. I want to be comfortable but not sacrifice the sporty feel of the bike.

Just priced the Heli risers on their site. It looks like you need their triple clamp to work with their risers which means $410.00?! Jeez! I know they can be found cheaper elsewhere but even if I could find them for $300.00 that would still be very expensive. Am I missing something?

yep Gen I '04 and bolt on mods only needed

the Gen II has movable bars front and back which might be good enuf

the steering is subtle and after a short adjustment period (without previous wrist, back, and neck pain), the bike feels perfectly natural to ride in all conditions and on all roads.

My comfort items are:

two sets of risers

Wild Bill highway pegs (my feet are on these lots...aggressive riding is balls of feet on stock pegs, most rest of the time highway pegs)

Sargent Seat with Airhawk Air pad

grip puppies

I can ride straight upright with feet on stock pegs (or slightly forward) or upright with balls of feet on highway pegs

I can ride up or back against my Nelson Rigg Weekender luggage as a backrest - back definitely with heals on highway pegs

I can ride way forward with tailbone not touching seat with top of feet draped over passenger pegs

Different positions make long distance riding possible with body movement to stretch or change positions for awhile

 

[fjrchooser]

Damn Patriot, thats quite a dashboard ! When does it launch ?

j/k sounds like a cool and comfortable ride along with a full data center

alright, I'm still looking at it, some items I've never seen before, others I can't devine their purpose. Certainly looks like you got it all covered ! How about givin us a tour ?

And to keep from being a complete hijack, I agree with some others that footpeg position and seating go a long way. Of the two I'd give seating the first consideration as it affects the positioning of everything else once youv'e found one your butt likes.

 

[Patriot]

Damn Patriot, thats quite a dashboard ! When does it launch ?
j/k sounds like a cool and comfortable ride along with a full data center

alright, I'm still looking at it, some items I've never seen before, others I can't devine their purpose. Certainly looks like you got it all covered ! How about givin us a tour ?

And to keep from being a complete hijack, I agree with some others that footpeg position and seating go a long way. Of the two I'd give seating the first consideration as it affects the positioning of everything else once youv'e found one your butt likes.

post 23 & 30:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...mp;#entry660496

 

[fjrchooser]

Were you able to retain the stock cables/wiring with the double stacked risers Patriot ? Way cool setup on the cockpit farkles !

 

[Patriot]

Were you able to retain the stock cables/wiring with the double stacked risers Patriot ? Way cool setup on the cockpit farkles !

yep...only issue might have been the hydraulic lines - for clutch and front brake - they are snug but have been fine since the mods were made over a year ago.

 

[johnny80s]

Were you able to retain the stock cables/wiring with the double stacked risers Patriot ? Way cool setup on the cockpit farkles !

Please don't encourage him.