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04-17-2008, 08:05 PM
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I eat your R1
Join Date: May 2002
Bikes: 02 R1 | 08 r6
Location: Tennessee
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sitting close to the tank?
i always wondered.. i personally like to sit close to my tank when i drive...but i see some people sitting more backwards towards the back of the seat... any comments on this?
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04-17-2008, 08:33 PM
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Fly Low
Join Date: Jun 2007
Bikes: 07 Blue R1
Location: Boston, MA
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my nuts are always crushed up against the tank... always.
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04-17-2008, 08:34 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2007
Bikes: 06 blue R1 (RIP),. 06 yellow r6
Location: Cumberland MD
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i say its whatever your comfy with. i had a 929 and i sat back further. on my r1 and r6 i sit up on the tank though.. just watch your belt on the tank.. get a tank protector
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04-17-2008, 09:25 PM
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I eat your R1
Join Date: May 2002
Bikes: 02 R1 | 08 r6
Location: Tennessee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YzF eR1k
my nuts are always crushed up against the tank... always.
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same here yes.. hurts like hell when you come down fast of a wheelie.. 
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NESBA A #34
"When you think you're good, theres always a japanese kid on youtube thats better!"
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04-17-2008, 09:29 PM
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Fly Low
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rico750
same here yes.. hurts like hell when you come down fast of a wheelie.. |
haha yeah or bumps. But for my taste it feels way better than sitting back. Im more in control
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GYTR 07 R1 Seat Cowl
GYTR Carbon Fiber Tank Pad
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Pazzo Racing Shortie Levers (Black w/ Blue Adj.)
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04-17-2008, 09:37 PM
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I eat your R1
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..it just looks better too  it might be just me but it looks kinda noobish sitting back far..
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04-18-2008, 09:42 AM
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Yamaha Rocks
Join Date: Oct 2003
Bikes: '05 999, '04 R1, '03 R6
Location: Bay Area, CA
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the only reason why I would be back towards the rear of the seat is when you're in full tuck which is pretty darn rare if you're on the street.
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04-18-2008, 09:45 AM
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04-18-2008, 11:51 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2007
Bikes: 06 blue R1 (RIP),. 06 yellow r6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bogie
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haha i had some loser on a honda pull up next to me in my vette look over kick his feet back on the back pegs exactly as you described and take off.. i was like.. wtf was that...
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04-25-2008, 06:01 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rico750
..it just looks better too it might be just me but it looks kinda noobish sitting back far.. |
have you notice AMA and GP racers seating position?
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04-25-2008, 06:08 PM
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anything on two wheels
Join Date: Jan 2008
Bikes: R6 R1 MilleR
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I always wear a jock. When friends argue it's not nessesary I point out that God was more generous to some of us.
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04-25-2008, 06:26 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2008
Bikes: 2005 R1
Location: Detroit MI / Tempe AZ
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haha i read the title and was like "yea i sit on top of the fuel tank" but realized thats not what its about. My nuts are always up on it... just how the seat puts me. On long rides when im bored i jump up and sit on the actual tank...
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04-25-2008, 06:27 PM
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Do I really need a title
Join Date: Dec 2002
Bikes: 2005 R1
Location: S. Korea til Nov 08
Posts: 1,107
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I also always sit up on the tank. I feel more comfortable there
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04-25-2008, 06:28 PM
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I killed em Gilbert
Join Date: Aug 2005
Bikes: 2004 Yamaha R1 1972 Honda Z50 Mini Trail
Location: Illinois
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I was balls to the tank before i did the seat mod. Now, I'm back just a bit.
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04-25-2008, 10:51 PM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Bikes: 06 R1 Raven
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I know I am new here...so hello everyone.
I was always felt it was comfortable to sit near the tank because thats kinda were the bike puts you when riding relaxed. Now if you are talking about racing, you shouldnt really be fixed in one spot because you are trying to transfer body weight were it is needed.
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05-06-2008, 09:49 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Sep 2007
Bikes: 05 R-1 RAVEN
Location: ARIZONA/NEW YORK
Posts: 153
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Balls On The Tank....
THATS WHERE I AM.AS A DEFAULT
A LOT OF MY RIDING STYLE I DEVELOPED FROM
RIDING MOTO-X FOR YEARS.
-I CLUTCH WITH MIDDLE AND RING FINGER TOGETHER =(JUST GIVES ME MORE CONTROL)
- I BRAKE WITH MY INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER TOGETHER =MUCH BETTER PRECISION BRAKING.
-I RIDE W/ BALLS ON THE TANK MY CENTER OF GRAVITY FEELS CORRECT THATS WHERE THE BIKE FEELS LIKE THE FULCRUM IS......BEARING IN MIND I DONT FIXATE THERE I MOVE WHEN NEED BE.
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