Went on first ride since the fall

klepto · 06-23-2012, 08:29 PM

Well for those who are unfamiliar I ride a '12 R6.
I fell a couple times because I could only tippy tippy toe
So I had it lowered a couple inches and frame sliders put on

They were calling my bike a Widow at the shop lol, because it seems low, but hey, at least I can flat foot it on both sides, well almost flat foot, but I'm comfortable now.

I got it back today and I love it.
I figured out how to park on a curved road and other basic things like that.

The fastest I went was 60 on a 55mph road. I cannot go on the freeway yet so that will be where I top off for a while (permit)

Just a question

I live in Northern California near the coast, so we get a lot of wind gusts
Any tips?

I tried just tucking in a bit so there wasn't any wind going between me and the bike, but still......I will go out again tomorrow and see if there is anything else that might help. But I felt like I was being pushed a bit.

goalie · 06-23-2012, 11:08 PM

If you are really uncomfortable, leaning forward a bit sort of helps. In reality, though, you just need to be comfortable letting the wind do what it wants. The wind will not blow you over. It may feel like the gusts are powerful and they move your bike a little, which can be disconcerting, but if you relax and let the bike run you will be fine. Try to relax and enjoy the experience.

Glad to hear the bike feels more comfortable now that it is lowered.

Bosby · 06-23-2012, 11:52 PM

The most important thing is to relax your hands on the grips. The tighter you squeeze with your hands, the more the bike will shift around. All movement from your body will transfer to the front end and affect your stability. This applies to bumps in the road too. The more you hold on with your legs/knees, the smoother it will be.

Enjoy your lowered bike and ridde safe!

wutzcrack3n · 06-23-2012, 11:56 PM

agreed just try to relax and dont hold a deathgrip the bike, the wind isnt that bad after you get used to it

distantThunder · 06-24-2012, 12:01 AM

advice above is good ... you actually want to relax with it.
don't over-control the bike.
just stay loose, keep mental focus, and keep your line on the road.

good luck!
dT

klepto · 06-24-2012, 04:31 PM

The whole time I was riding in the windy area I kept saying
"Don't Death Grip The Bike" lol And I had a smoother ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutzcrack3n

agreed just try to relax and dont hold a deathgrip the bike, the wind isnt that bad after you get used to it

Massey · 07-03-2012, 02:07 AM

When the wind blows strong from one side you can help remove some of the effects of the side blow by leaning into the wind.

The no death grip thing is also a great idea.

Massey

Badlands-4-2 · 07-03-2012, 09:43 AM

The more you ridde the easier it will get. Practice, practice, practice, and it will all just get easier.

06-23-2012, 08:29 PM	#1
klepto Motorcyclist Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 11	Went on first ride since the fall Well for those who are unfamiliar I ride a '12 R6. I fell a couple times because I could only tippy tippy toe So I had it lowered a couple inches and frame sliders put on They were calling my bike a Widow at the shop lol, because it seems low, but hey, at least I can flat foot it on both sides, well almost flat foot, but I'm comfortable now. I got it back today and I love it. I figured out how to park on a curved road and other basic things like that. The fastest I went was 60 on a 55mph road. I cannot go on the freeway yet so that will be where I top off for a while (permit) Just a question I live in Northern California near the coast, so we get a lot of wind gusts Any tips? I tried just tucking in a bit so there wasn't any wind going between me and the bike, but still......I will go out again tomorrow and see if there is anything else that might help. But I felt like I was being pushed a bit.

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06-23-2012, 11:08 PM	#2
goalie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fairfax, Virginia -- near Fair Oaks Mall Posts: 1,596	If you are really uncomfortable, leaning forward a bit sort of helps. In reality, though, you just need to be comfortable letting the wind do what it wants. The wind will not blow you over. It may feel like the gusts are powerful and they move your bike a little, which can be disconcerting, but if you relax and let the bike run you will be fine. Try to relax and enjoy the experience. Glad to hear the bike feels more comfortable now that it is lowered.

06-23-2012, 11:52 PM	#3
Bosby Verified Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 60	The most important thing is to relax your hands on the grips. The tighter you squeeze with your hands, the more the bike will shift around. All movement from your body will transfer to the front end and affect your stability. This applies to bumps in the road too. The more you hold on with your legs/knees, the smoother it will be. Enjoy your lowered bike and ridde safe!

06-24-2012, 12:01 AM	#5
distantThunder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,139	advice above is good ... you actually want to relax with it. don't over-control the bike. just stay loose, keep mental focus, and keep your line on the road. good luck! dT

07-03-2012, 09:43 AM	#8
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,644	The more you ridde the easier it will get. Practice, practice, practice, and it will all just get easier.