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Do you lean forward when riding at high speeds?

I mean, the wind hits pretty nice your upper body at higher speeds, and not even the small windshield deflects enough air, so I wonder if anyone here leans forward and tucks the elbows or leave them in place.  :dunno:

And if you lean forward... how much? until your chest almost touches the tank?  

I don't have to lean forward very far for my chest to touch the tank.     And yes, I lean forward at high speeds, or when just cruising straight for long distances.  Keeps the buffeting down.

Quote from: subcDo you lean forward when riding at high speeds?

Absolutely!  That is, I used to before I got my big shield.

Seriously ... I used to turn on the throttle lock, put my chest full-weight onto my tankbag, loop a couple fingers of each hand under the handlebar - on either side of the handlebar clamps - and GO.  Steering was accomplished by pulling on the "wrong" side instead of pushing on the "correct" side.

Sometimes I would even tuck my elbows inside my knees.  And if my arms got too cramped or tired, I would take turns sticking the thumb of each hand into the top of the boot on the same side - so I could loosen up without my arm flapping in the wind.

Oh, and when my neck got tired of holding up my head, I would just rest the chinbar of my helmet on the tankbag too, and let my head "hang" from the chinstrap.

Yeehaw!  I feel another long ride coming on.... :lol:

Yah I start to lean forward over 90

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thanks for your replies. I was just wondering if I looked 'funny' by leaning after 90mph, but I really had to lean, because I could feel I started to literally 'hold on to the bike' with my hands since the wind was hitting my chest pretty hard.

you know, I should write some html with my experiences as a new rider. so many things that I've learned, such as:

+ you will develop stronger muscles on the back of your neck (after riding over 60mph for the first time and getting a sore neck for a few days)

and so on and so forth.  

The big screen solves most of the related problems once you get it adjusted right. I always found the angle of the head was more important than upper body, you want to avoid that demon standing on your back trying to rip your head off by pulling on the helmet.

Related to this can anyone explain the aerodynamics of why your jacket puffs up at the front ? ? ! ? and pulls forewards 'cos it beats me.

I change my position a little bit at about 65mph.  Below that, and riding straight up ("sit up and beg") is comfortable.  But above that, I need to tilt forward.

Once I downshift to pick up speed and accelerate I lean foward and tuck in.

Quote from: subcthanks for your replies. I was just wondering if I looked 'funny' by leaning after 90mph

You probably do, but the rest of us do, too...

Quote from: RoadstergalI don't have to lean forward very far for my chest to touch the tank.

What are you saying Roadstergal?    


Somethings geting in the way?    

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Quote from: RoadstergalI don't have to lean forward very far for my chest to touch the tank.

What are you saying Roadstergal?    


Somethings geting in the way?    

she's short, and the seat on her GS is shaved so she sits lower in comparison to the tank than you would with a regular seat.  

Yep, I'm in full tuck at anything over 80mph.

I'm usually in full tuck anything over 60mph so I don't get blown off the bike!  

pandy  :mrgreen:

Quote from: The Lazy DestroyerYep, I'm in full tuck at anything over 80mph.

you havn't seen the pics of her?  she's got a rack of watermellons, man.  I thought everyone knew.

Quote from: davipuyou havn't seen the pics of her?  she's got a rack of watermellons, man.  I thought everyone knew.

who carries fruits while riding a bike?  

I'll lean down on the tank bag to get out of the wind and to give my neck and back a rest.  Tuck your elbows right in and relax your wrists.

While riding like this I wonder "is this what it's like to ride a gixxer"?   :lol:

I wonder the same thing, too, except for the fact that my knees are around my ears, and my feetzez should be further back!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

pandy  

Quote from: daneilahI'll lean down on the tank bag to get out of the wind and to give my neck and back a rest.  Tuck your elbows right in and relax your wrists.

While riding like this I wonder "is this what it's like to ride a gixxer"?   :lol:

Quote from: subcDo you lean forward when riding at high speeds?

I lean until I can't lean any more...   Toes on the pegs, elbows and chest on the tank, peaking over the gauges...

It even cuts down on side winds...

Sometimes I do it at low speeds...  But, it's when I need to shift my position to ease some tension.

Quote from: subc

Quote from: davipuyou havn't seen the pics of her?  she's got a rack of watermellons, man.  I thought everyone knew.

who carries fruits while riding a bike?  

Hey, I've carried watermelon on my bike...  Giving up cars doesn't mean giving up big heavy delicious things!

Much to my boyfriend's horror, we have to stop at the farmer's market each weekend during one of our rides. I fill BOTH of our tank bags with all sorts of veggies and fruit (yes, including a watermelon one day).

Bwahahaha!! He hates veggies, but he carries them in his tank bag for me...he's a keeper!

pandy  :mrgreen:

Quote from: RoadstergalHey, I've carried watermelon on my bike...  Giving up cars doesn't mean giving up big heavy delicious things!