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PURPLE 15-05-09 08:38 PM

Re: SVS Comfort Advice
 
funny how everyone finds their bikes different, i have a pointy S, i would agree that its much better than some, i previously owned a Ducati748 and at the time my wife was on a 125 on L plates, that hurt the wrists big time. I would say that the S for me is fine on the bum, i did a 350 mile coast ride a couple of weeks ago and was fairly comfy, but a little heavy on the wrists, i belive you strengthen up to it a bit though!

ferret 21-06-09 02:01 PM

Re: SVS Comfort Advice
 
well even though after 45 minutes i need to exit the seat due to getting a bit "fidgety" - slightly numb bum, slight pins and needles in throttle hand - I have just returned from 4 days away where we hit the coastal roads of Devon, Cornwall and Wales then back to Essex 1108 miles. I didnt have a problem with my backside or issues with the pins and needles but my forearm and wrist on the clutch hand was in a bit of pain for a day or so afterwards, didnt want to pull the clutch in anymore at all :sad: So actually more comfy than i have previously given it credit for.

ophic 23-06-09 09:41 AM

Re: SVS Comfort Advice
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ferret (Post 1948517)
well even though after 45 minutes i need to exit the seat due to getting a bit "fidgety" - slightly numb bum, slight pins and needles in throttle hand - I have just returned from 4 days away where we hit the coastal roads of Devon, Cornwall and Wales then back to Essex 1108 miles. I didnt have a problem with my backside or issues with the pins and needles but my forearm and wrist on the clutch hand was in a bit of pain for a day or so afterwards, didnt want to pull the clutch in anymore at all :sad: So actually more comfy than i have previously given it credit for.

I've just done a 450 mile round trip - about 7 hours in the saddle. I agree that it was the left wrist that suffered most. Bum was mostly fine but my seat isn't stock - couldn't ride for more than an hour on the stock one!

Amazingly I still felt quite fresh after the first 4 hours of riding. I also find that moving about helps - sometimes I sit really upright, virtually on the tank, and I can still just about reach the bars. No good for twisties tho.


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