How aggressive can I get with saddlebags?

[Canadian FJR]

Come on, drag those bags.....................and be sure to post pics.

Canadian FJR

 

[GillaFunk]

I am coming from riding dual sports, and am farily aggressive with my BMW 1150GS in the twisties. I have only had my FJ for about a week now and was initially not impressed with the flickability of the scooter in the tight stuff. After continiously scraping pegs I have removed the previous owners installed peg lowering kit and that seems to have helped. I never really though hanging off the seat was really an option on the FJ. Good to see I can return to doing that as I have only another 1/4" of chicken strip left

Great article, thanks for the info.

 

[chivvalry]

I am coming from riding dual sports, and am farily aggressive with my BMW 1150GS in the twisties. I have only had my FJ for about a week now and was initially not impressed with the flickability of the scooter in the tight stuff. After continiously scraping pegs I have removed the previous owners installed peg lowering kit and that seems to have helped. I never really though hanging off the seat was really an option on the FJ. Good to see I can return to doing that as I have only another 1/4" of chicken strip left
Great article, thanks for the info.

I think it was already said in this thread... but if you havent done the suspension adjustment yet to your fjr then you really should give it a shot. It made a HUGE difference in the way the bike handles.

 

[chivvalry]

Come on, drag those bags.....................and be sure to post pics.


Canadian FJR

Great shot... you crazy SOB. Textbook shot of how NOT to shift your COG to the inside?

 

[supertankerm60a3]

My problem is with my old K100RS (greater max lean angle) is because of coworker who doesn't even ride I got in the habit of dipping the bike and leaning away from the turn to make the chicken strips narrower. Now I find that this has become the habit that I have trouble breaking on a bike that has a much more limited lean angle and really NEEDS me to monkey over to a greater extent. ( I have dragged the pegs quite a bit, OK 5 times and counting since June 5th, sometimes to my surprise) On the brighter side in order to top my daily accomplishments, he has to bring up silly stunts, freaks and pro's like stoppies, (Hey, you know what takes real balls?) Boss Hoss's, ( Hey, you what's goes really fast?) and Professional Grand Prix riders at Laguna Seca (Hey, you know who really gets the chicken strips down?).

I find that to go to those extremes (Stoppies: stupid stunt I'm not into or trying with my bike. Boss Hoss: not convinced it's all that fast. Pro GP riders: well, DUUuuUUH!!) to top me is actually a compliment.

OK, a little off topic.

 

[krashdragon]

My problem is with my old K100RS (greater max lean angle) is because of coworker who doesn't even ride I got in the habit of dipping the bike and leaning away from the turn to make the chicken strips narrower. Now I find that this has become the habit that I have trouble breaking on a bike that has a much more limited lean angle and really NEEDS me to monkey over to a greater extent. ( I have dragged the pegs quite a bit, OK 5 times and counting since June 5th, sometimes to my surprise) On the brighter side in order to top my daily accomplishments, he has to bring up silly stunts, freaks and pro's like stoppies, (Hey, you know what takes real balls?) Boss Hoss's, ( Hey, you what's goes really fast?) and Professional Grand Prix riders at Laguna Seca (Hey, you know who really gets the chicken strips down?).
I find that to go to those extremes (Stoppies: stupid stunt I'm not into or trying with my bike. Boss Hoss: not convinced it's all that fast. Pro GP riders: well, DUUuuUUH!!) to top me is actually a compliment.

OK, a little off topic.

Why don't you just ask why he doesn't ride to work? <BG>

After all his car doesn't have a turbo like the racecars do, etc, etc.... so he must not have enuf balls to drive a GOOD car, let alone ride a bike....! <BG>

I'm sure you can figure out a daily comeback or two... :yahoo:

Mary

 

[Sticky Throttle]

I think it was already said in this thread... but if you havent done the suspension adjustment yet to your fjr then you really should give it a shot. It made a HUGE difference in the way the bike handles.

+1

Two things have made a substantial difference for me:

1. Suspension settings truth and enlightenment courtesy of Jeff Ashe...Linky.

2. And when you're ready to replace/mod suspension components talk to Dave Hodges at www.gpsuspension.com. Tell him you're a forum member. :thumbsup:

 

[LagerHead]

Come on, drag those bags.....................and be sure to post pics.

Canadian FJR

Awesome pic man! I'm going to try the "Coming unglued" tips. I've always wanted to learn that skill, just never knew how to get started.

 

[GillaFunk]

I think it was already said in this thread... but if you havent done the suspension adjustment yet to your fjr then you really should give it a shot. It made a HUGE difference in the way the bike handles.

Foookn' NOTED! I will get on that this eve. THANKS for the heads up! :drinks:

 

[bradman]

Come on, drag those bags.....................and be sure to post pics.

Awesome photo!!!!!

Canadian FJR

Awesome pic man! I'm going to try the "Coming unglued" tips. I've always wanted to learn that skill, just never knew how to get started.

 

[Silver Penguin]

What happened in the seconds that followed that photograph being taken? I am amazed and in awe if that bike came back upright again, without taking a little lie-down on the black top first.

 

[lonesoldier84]

the normal order is pegs, pipes, bags, ditch, ambulance.

LOL

/thread

 

[bradman]

Come on, drag those bags.....................and be sure to post pics.

Awesome photo!!!!!

Canadian FJR

Awesome pic man! I'm going to try the "Coming unglued" tips. I've always wanted to learn that skill, just never knew how to get started.

Okay, I've got to ask...... How did you keep your butt on the bike? Ha ha! LOL! That is a great photo! )