axl Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Then I'll keep the bike and put it back to "standard", I really like another FJ120 though, but I'll just have to see how things go. I had planned for the new 04 R1, but not right now, and to quite frank I dont know if I could handle one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 New R1? You said the sports riding position was giving you grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 Yea I know I know, I sat on one in Ride on the other week and seemed pretty much ok. But it's when you ride it thats the problem, I just these sports bikes, but y'see my back end's been jacked up, so it's no wonder really I'm sliding into the tank. Plus the forks have dropped about 1cm in the yokes, but if I do keep it, I'll pull the forks back up, and get the seat lowered. I really have to a pic of this thing and send it in, and let you all see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 Thing is, if the bike doesn't sell I'll have no choice but to keep/use it, simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I think you should ride a few different styles of bike and see what suits you. Cos I feel you're thinking about what you think you should be seen on, rather than what fits you best. If you're getting the wrist problem, it won't go away until you get a standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cterror Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 actually... the standard yzf750 was an quite relaxed sportsbike even back in 93 when introduced. just put it into standard trim and you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XT Alan Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 They reckon that the 04 R1 is the most comfy of the current 1000cc supersports bikes. So maybe this one is better than the old R1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 I think you should ride a few different styles of bike and see what suits you. Cos I feel you're thinking about what you think you should be seen on, rather than what fits you best. If you're getting the wrist problem, it won't go away until you get a standard. Iv'e had about 25 bikes since I started in 1980 all sorts, mostly road bikes mind you, but totaly diffirent kinds. One of my last ventures was a road registered CR500 :shock: :twisted: fekin' great!!. But the vibes fekin ell' :shock: , but after all it's not built for the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 If you're getting the wrist problem, it won't go away until you get a standard. I spoke to Steve in Ride on, and said to him about it, he reckons putting it back to standard eg lowering the seat, raising the forks, oh! and putting the proper fork oil in it. Cause I met a guy one, who used to own it and he said he'd put heavier oil in them. So I suppose really with all the above said it would be realitively comfy in standard trim. Cause after all, when doing things like that, your messing about the factory frame geometry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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