you'll have a lot of fun with it.
it's not much different to riding a cruiser, you'll find the power delivery is much quicker and smoother. and your wrists might hurt a little. just use your thighs to grip the tank a little more.
you'll have a lot of fun with it.
it's not much different to riding a cruiser, you'll find the power delivery is much quicker and smoother. and your wrists might hurt a little. just use your thighs to grip the tank a little more.
Thanks guys! And thanks for the tips Steve. I've read some about using my legs more to hold the tank and take the pressure off the wrists. If my old man body is too uncomfortable I can always add heli bars. At first I thought it had some, but after looking at some other photos, I think I'm just looking at the OEM bars. I can't wait for it to get here tomorrow!
Thanks guys! And thanks for the tips Steve. I've read some about using my legs more to hold the tank and take the pressure off the wrists. If my old man body is too uncomfortable I can always add heli bars. At first I thought it had some, but after looking at some other photos, I think I'm just looking at the OEM bars. I can't wait for it to get here tomorrow!
Well guys (and gals, PSNinja), I pulled the trigger and got what I've been lusting after...a sport touring kind of bike. I found a well cared for Honda VFR 800...she's a beauty with about 25k miles, 2004 model. Being delivered on Saturday! I'm stoked needless to say...
Thanks guys! And thanks for the tips Steve. I've read some about using my legs more to hold the tank and take the pressure off the wrists. If my old man body is too uncomfortable I can always add heli bars. At first I thought it had some, but after looking at some other photos, I think I'm just looking at the OEM bars. I can't wait for it to get here tomorrow!
Kevin has Conti Trail Attacks on his V-Strom and says he likes the back, but that the front started wobbling after a few miles. He researched it on the net among other v-strom riders who had the same problem. Keeping it pumped up helps some, but not much.
I tried on the new Honda. Seemed to fit me really well. Had it been out when I bought my 650R, I would have given it a serious look.
Kevin has Conti Trail Attacks on his V-Strom and says he likes the back, but that the front started wobbling after a few miles. He researched it on the net among other v-strom riders who had the same problem. Keeping it pumped up helps some, but not much.
I tried on the new Honda. Seemed to fit me really well. Had it been out when I bought my 650R, I would have given it a serious look.
Thanks guys...I'm really excited to get on and learn how to handle her. Wish there was an inexpensive course available to teach a cruiser to graduate to a sporty bike. I guess all the same principles apply until taken to the next level with more aggressive cornering? I think she has Conti Road Attacks and I can still see the "Road Attack" embossed into the rear's tread, so they've got to be almost new.
Thanks for the title. I'm reading Keith Code's Twisted Throttle II with the DVD. It may be a little advanced for me, but I've just started it. Will check out Sport Riding too.
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