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« on: May 30, 2010, 08:50:25 PM » |
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After many miles on many bikes, I am coming to understand the riding position that works best for me- and I need help achieving that position on my 98 Tourer. On the Valkyrie, I find that long miles lead to almost a slump, arched back and discomfort with feet ahead of, and not providing much support to, my upper body. Litre bikes require a cafe style, feet back and weight on hands and wrists; most cruisers are like Lazy-boy loungers, feet in front and little support. The best position, for me, has been on dual sports - I have an F650GS that feels great over long distances, feet under the rider - but not enough power for the longer rides.
Back to the Valk. I have ordered a new Mustang seat and driver backrest, with two objectives - a little bit higher ride, and back support. The rest of the equation includes the pegs, and - maybe - the bars.
Does anyone have a suggestion about relocating the driver pegs (or boards?) to a lower and further back position? I recognize that this seems to be the reverse of what many posters are seeking, but for me it seems like the next approach.
If anyone has made such an adjustment on the pegs, have you found the bars are still OK in location, or has adjustment been required there, as well?
I am looking at this as a project that will allow me to use the Valk for longer rides (the F650GS serves as the commuter option). If it doesn't work, I may end up trading both in for an R1200GS.
Thanks.
If anyone has done
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2010, 09:30:10 PM » |
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The seat and backrest will go along way in the comfort department. Also riser for moving handlebars up and back may help. I'm 6'2" and I moved my stock footrest forward and down some with a peg relocator kit. I also have highway bars mounted on my engine guards.
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Clark
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2010, 09:54:05 PM » |
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After many miles on many bikes, I am coming to understand the riding position that works best for me- and I need help achieving that position on my 98 Tourer. On the Valkyrie, I find that long miles lead to almost a slump, arched back and discomfort with feet ahead of, and not providing much support to, my upper body. Litre bikes require a cafe style, feet back and weight on hands and wrists; most cruisers are like Lazy-boy loungers, feet in front and little support. The best position, for me, has been on dual sports - I have an F650GS that feels great over long distances, feet under the rider - but not enough power for the longer rides.
Back to the Valk. I have ordered a new Mustang seat and driver backrest, with two objectives - a little bit higher ride, and back support. The rest of the equation includes the pegs, and - maybe - the bars.
Does anyone have a suggestion about relocating the driver pegs (or boards?) to a lower and further back position? I recognize that this seems to be the reverse of what many posters are seeking, but for me it seems like the next approach.
If anyone has made such an adjustment on the pegs, have you found the bars are still OK in location, or has adjustment been required there, as well?
I am looking at this as a project that will allow me to use the Valk for longer rides (the F650GS serves as the commuter option). If it doesn't work, I may end up trading both in for an R1200GS.
Thanks.
If anyone has done
shoulda got a RUSSELL DAYLONG.. hands down ... seriously if like me you find the mustang not very comfortable dont screw around... GET A RUSSELL money back guarantee the most comfortable seat you have ever ridden.. I understand where yer comin from.. had 2 valks and now ride a Vstrom. just read tonite where yamaha is considering bringing the 1200 tenre over from europe.. I WILL HAVE TO HAVE ONE.. google it and check it out B4 gettin a BMW.. good luck with your quest |
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MP
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2010, 03:58:50 AM » |
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+1 on the Russell. Have on both my 97 and my 01 IS. Love them.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2010, 04:36:44 AM » |
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On the Valkyrie, I find that long miles lead to almost a slump, arched back and discomfort with feet ahead of, and not providing much support to, my upper body.
Me too...  Highbinder knows how to sit, I bet he doesn't have a sore neck when he gets home...  I don't see how it could be his russell seat, but he's got one... -Mike |
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2010, 06:50:57 AM » |
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I hear ya Clark, I also have a V-Strom(DL650) but I kept my '98 Standard. I have made a few mods to both bikes to make them as comfortable as possible, but if I were to take off today on a coast to coast trip, I would load up the Strom and go. The Dual Sport position is just so much more suitable for me.
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2010, 07:06:40 AM » |
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+2 on the Russell Day Long Had a Mustang with backrest on my 1st interstate, hands down the Russell is more comfortable for ME. YMMV
My highway pegs are offset forward of the crash bars a few inches and I also have the mickopegs which on the long open road is where my feet are. Takes all the pressure off the lower back In my avatar I am on the highway pegs stretched out
The pegs is better tho with the stock or iso pegs and not floorboards IMHO so your heel dont hit nuthin
Lookin for a russell for my bmw now as I am spoiled
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2010, 07:17:14 AM » |
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Go ahead and Trade.
Big AL
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2010, 08:21:42 AM » |
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+2 on the Russell Day Long Had a Mustang with backrest on my 1st interstate, hands down the Russell is more comfortable for ME. YMMV
My highway pegs are offset forward of the crash bars a few inches and I also have the mickopegs which on the long open road is where my feet are. Takes all the pressure off the lower back In my avatar I am on the highway pegs stretched out
The pegs is better tho with the stock or iso pegs and not floorboards IMHO so your heel dont hit nuthin
Lookin for a russell for my bmw now as I am spoiled
+3 on the Russell Day-Long, and the Mick-o-Pegs . Both good for the long haul.  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2010, 01:29:33 PM » |
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Just MHO but concerning long rides no one riding position will be all day comfortable. Three things to me that make a bike "all day comfortable". 1. The amount of vibration a bike generates & passes on to the rider. The flat 6 powerplant is about the best there is for smoothness. Score one for the Valk & 'Wing. 2. The seat. Very rare is the seat that will let you ride tank to tank comfortably without moving your backside around a bit. What I have found is the Ultimate seat that is recommended to fit your body type allows you to reposition yourself between breaks is best. The Mustang I had was not as good. Again just for me. Haven't tried a Russell but I have heard good things about them. 3. Foot position. I find the stock peg location to be very comfortable. Tank to tank comfortable?.. Not always. Highway pegs up front AND believe it or not putting my feet on the passenger pegs for a spell works good for me. I would imagine a good set of large floorboards would expand the foot position options as well. Finding a combo of butt & foot placement options seems to be the best way to go. Having a silky smooth 100hp powerplant under you can't hurt either!  |
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Billy
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« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2010, 02:14:38 PM » |
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One can spend big bucks trying to get the riding position just right. I'm waiting on UPS to bring me my Ultimate King in the hope that it doesn't put my butt into a pocket like the Corbin thats it presently has. I would love to tour on the Valk, but I agree with the comments on the Dual Sports. I've been to 30 states on my BM R1150GS, but comparing the two is like apples to oranges.
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Beachdancer
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2010, 03:50:30 AM » |
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Can anyone contribute with feedback on use of floorboards to improve riding position, and in particular to offer a more "foot underneath body" option? I looked at the Kuryakyn boards, but the necessary mounting adapter/spline does not show availability for what Kuryakyn terms the "front" position, which I assume is the driver (their application chart shows "rear" only).
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