newbie needs advice on posture

[87Doodle]

I did a search, but i didn't really find the type of information I was looking for.

I come from a VTX and I have a lot of muscle memory for the cruising posture, which is familar to most.

I am still trying to find the 'Sweet Spot' that 'feels right' for sustained saddle time.

For my first few rides I was trying to sit upright, close to the tank, thinking this was a good posture, and it was ,but my arse got real sore after 70 miles or so.

This weekend I did close to 300 miles, and I think I'm getting pretty close to the best spot.

The Rick Myer seat I inherited from the previous owner has a real nice soft spot kinda depression right before it rises to the pillion perch, and I found that if I allow my back to align itself naturally straight, relaxed, I lean foward and support part of the weight of my upper body on my wrists resting on the handlebars, elbows slightly bent and hands wide on the grips.

The only tricky part for me is that, I guess I have many years of muscle memory and thousnads of miles in a cruising posture, it feels a little awkward , and my wrists can get a little tired after a few hours.

I think I'm on the right track though, as far as the 'correct' posture for staying comfortable for the long haul.

Any suggestions on ways to improve posture on the FJR.

I'm 6'2 230 lbs. and I have heli risers.

What's the deal with the risers that change the degrees 6 or 10 degrees?

How does that change posture?

I read that 10 degree risers 'straighten out the wrists' but my wrists are alrady straight...so I'm not sure if the way I'm riding is correct?

I realize whats 'correct' is what works for me, but I mean in a more general sense of 'correct' posture on a ST bike.

Thanks

 

[DaSpyda]

If you'll do some exercises to strengthen your wrists, you'll be okay.

 

[Silent]

Clicky Enjoy B)

 

[FJRay]

You will probably get lots of input on this but you are right in saying what works for you is best. I find that if I sit with my back straight or slightly arched and bend at the hips not with your back and grip the tank a bit with your knees I can ride for hours. I think this is what is refered to as the Yoda riding position. You really don't want to put much if any weight on your wrists. The idea is support your self with good posture and just rest your hands on the bars which gives you the best control.You can use the right input for handleing if you are not leaning on the bars. Also if you learn to move around and stretch a bit you will be a lot more comfy. Just my thoughts.

 

[norflyer]

I did a search, but i didn't really find the type of information I was looking for.
I come from a VTX and I have a lot of muscle memory for the cruising posture, which is familar to most.

I am still trying to find the 'Sweet Spot' that 'feels right' for sustained saddle time.

For my first few rides I was trying to sit upright, close to the tank, thinking this was a good posture, and it was ,but my arse got real sore after 70 miles or so.

This weekend I did close to 300 miles, and I think I'm getting pretty close to the best spot.

The Rick Myer seat I inherited from the previous owner has a real nice soft spot kinda depression right before it rises to the pillion perch, and I found that if I allow my back to align itself naturally straight, relaxed, I lean foward and support part of the weight of my upper body on my wrists resting on the handlebars, elbows slightly bent and hands wide on the grips.

The only tricky part for me is that, I guess I have many years of muscle memory and thousnads of miles in a cruising posture, it feels a little awkward , and my wrists can get a little tired after a few hours.

I think I'm on the right track though, as far as the 'correct' posture for staying comfortable for the long haul.

Any suggestions on ways to improve posture on the FJR.

I'm 6'2 230 lbs. and I have heli risers.

What's the deal with the risers that change the degrees 6 or 10 degrees?

How does that change posture?

I read that 10 degree risers 'straighten out the wrists' but my wrists are alrady straight...so I'm not sure if the way I'm riding is correct?

I realize whats 'correct' is what works for me, but I mean in a more general sense of 'correct' posture on a ST bike.

Thanks

Hi,

coming from a Honda cruiser myself I know excatly what you mean.

I'm a rather short man, approx. 6ft. and had to do something to the bars to get into a good riding position.

The Yoda posn. is okay to bear in mind. But for me it did help to move the bars fully forward. This just brought me in a more forwarded position. However, the wind over the windshield started hitting my chest too far up/high. Had to reduce the height of the shield, just took off 1 inch..

I like the more forwarded position without any helibars. The wind is now going right into my chest, as I like to ride with the windshield in the down positon.

Modifying the seat was easy, no big deal, and this also did help.

You should try out diff. windscreen angles, bar positions, maybe another windshield.

Also, I will add that the Throttlem. did my wrist and fingers good. No more stiffsness/numbness in my right fist after 7-8 hours of riding.

I just love "aunt Bluie", never will look back at cruiser,well maybe at 70 ....

Tor

 

[Bounce]

i simply try to hold my weight off my wrists and keep my arms "loose" and my elbows relaxed and in toward my body.

 

[Graham Downunder]

The "Yoda postion " will help, do no forget to move on the bike relax hands finger elbow and move them ,stand on the pegs occasonally, about every1/2 hour .if you do not wear a kidney belt get one it will help your back.Do not forget to move your head and your eyes about.

Try to remember the one important thing we all need to do

[SIZE=14pt]" Survive the ride"[/SIZE]

 

[evil_henchman]

A lot of people feel the least bit of discomfort and immediately go out and spend big bucks on every "comfort" farkle on the market when time and tolerance for a little pain at first would have done the trick. I've found that every new bike is painful till I break in. Some more than others and I gotta say the FJR was a killer at first. I have a stock seat and can ride all day but only because I can move around. If I had a seat that trapped me in a "bucket" I doubt I could go more than an hour. Padded bike shorts help a lot for long rides.

 

[VanHarlan]

Clicky Enjoy B)

+1

 

[LDRydr]

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Dennis