Riding position on motorways?

You'll find your way. I used to find leaning on a tankbag very comfy for quite good distances. It helps to put a jumper or similar in the top.

+1 on what Owenski said. A long ass journey when you're hung over but gagging to get home will give you some "perspective" on riding position. The next time you go out after this type of ride, it will feel like you're on a flippin Rolls Royce!

But let me try and be a little different as i'm 6' 4". Agree with the "you'll get used to it" shouts but I found by gripping the tank with the legs and keeping the lower body stable, upper body and arms are free to adapt to the conditions. Its not just headwinds, its crosswinds too so tucking might not always stop you from getting buffered. Staying loose on top whether tucked or upright will allow you to go with the flow a little easier.

Well when I rode down to that Southern AR a couple of years back, I was doing side saddle and allsorts, was worse than a night with Reeder, or so i am told

I've never tried side saddle...sounds fun

Thats not how yorkie tells it

Get a bike more suited to your height instead of a bike made for jap midgets

Originally Posted by Owenski

Thats not how yorkie tells it

Giggidy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqB27_Xx-0Y


On a more serious note, a tankbag is one I forgot - maybe not much use on a 20 miles journey, but on longer distances it was ace for leaning on!

At 6ft ish you shouldn't be having much trouble with wind blast, espcially with a db screen.
1. Where are you sitting on seat? try sitting right back, knees gripping the tank. In this position if you are riding with your arms in a relaxed position and your forearms either horizontal or parallel with your thighs your body will naturally lean forward without looking like a street racer.
2. Where is the windblast hitting you? chest / shoulders, under helmet, full face or top of helmet? If its under the chin or full face the slight modification of your seating position should force your head forward and allow the natural curve of the helmet to minimise the effects.
Its quite hard to advise without seeing your position, is there no-one local you ride with that could have a look at your riding position, or even pop into local bike shop and ask someone there.

Dont forget if you change your position, arm angles you may need to re position your levers to take any stress off your wrists.

I'm a 140 mile or so stretch on the M1 on a street triple r, that's gonna be fun

I'm new to biking (only just passed mod1). I was finding that as my speed increased I was squeezing my legs together to grip the bike. Is this what you all do naturally, or am I too tense.

I also find I get pins and needles in my hands after a while. I need to relax more!


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