Depends on the bike. On my 04 R1 no matter how many times i scoot back, i find my nuts right back against the tank within seconds. the seat is angled stupid high. On my 03 Gixxer 1000 i would usually stay planted mid seat. I will say that the rearset position is a little more friendly for my height (6') on the R1 though.

 

I'm 5'10" and I find sitting up against the tank to be more comfortable (when not going over bumpy surfaces :crash)

 

yeah its as if my balls are magnetic and are drawn to the tank...

 

I usually keep about 1" from the tank. I am 5'8" Lately I've been experimenting with slightly different riding positions for cruising/commuting as my palms and wrists are killing me. I've found a slight tuck really helps...the ergos are really setup for a tuck.

 

I usually keep about 1" from the tank. I am 5'8" Lately I've been experimenting with slightly different riding positions for cruising/commuting as my palms and wrists are killing me. I've found a slight tuck really helps...the ergos are really setup for a tuck.

putting too much weight on the wrists causes this


use your knees and upper torso/stomach to hold yourself up and that palm wrist thing will go away immediately


I learned this the first trackday...came back in from session and the main instructor mentioned it because I looked beat...and it was only 7 am and just finished 1st session.

waited till next session and tried that and it helped immensely.

do that out in the commute rides while sitting more upright then racetrack profile and it will ease your miles


I can easily go 3-400 miles with out having hurt wrists or palms

 

I use a similar style to Kor and I have no probs at all

In fact, the only time I have been sore from this position is when the bit of my right hand between my index finger and my thumb got sore on a big ride...




...which by the way was over 4000km over 6 days

 

I have magnetic balls too! I always thought it was just me! I know that's why I can hardly do wheelies, but when I sit back for a wheelie I don't feel like I'm in control of the bike cos I'm not used to it!

 

I tend to sit a little way from the tank, but towards the front of the seat. I lean down a bit, so that my arms have a natural bend. My back is arched and if I lean down enough my stomach keeps the tank away from my crotch. I sqeeze the tank with my knees using my legs, stomach, and back to hold my upper body instead of my arms. I try to keep as little weight as possible on my wrists. Not only is this more comfortable (once you get used to it) but it also reduces unwanted steering inputs and helps limit headshakes if the front wheel gets light.

 

Grip the tank with you knees like Kor said.

I ride the front wheel all the time, nuts on the tank. No problems even on bumpy roads. You can see the big bumps coming (if you're leaving enough distance between you and the next car) and prepare for them.

r.

 

when hard on the throttle i sit close to the tank arms bent, when stopping i extend my arms and push my arse back in the seat to keep weight on the rear tire, and then move to about 2-3" away from the tank to give enough play to slide off the seat easy when entering corners. normal riding position is about 1" away from tank arms bent.

 

Almost 5'7" I sit as clost to the tank as possible.My nuts are fine when wearing leathers but jeans or something it will bother me.

 

If I'm not in full tuck, I'm generally sitting up against the tank.... As mentioned, just watch those big bumps....

- BA

 

close to the tank... the bagster helps me cushion the bumps (well slightly).

 

I have a tendency to crowd the tank. By doing so, it forces me to swivel my hips around the tank when hanging off. By not sliding my butt sideways off the seat, it makes it difficult to get my knee out. Instead, it ends-up about 6" max from the side of the tank.

I've been trying to get my body positioning down and have attended some schools where I've been told (among other things) to try and keep a fist-sized space from the tank and not slide forward up against it when braking for a turn.

BTW, I'm slightly over 6'.

 

I have a tendency to crowd the tank. By doing so, it forces me to swivel my hips around the tank when hanging off. By not sliding my butt sideways off the seat, it makes it difficult to get my knee out. Instead, it ends-up about 6" max from the side of the tank.

I've been trying to get my body positioning down and have attended some schools where I've been told (among other things) to try and keep a fist-sized space from the tank and not slide forward up against it when braking for a turn.

BTW, I'm slightly over 6'.

I am around same height so I have found that fist sized deal to be true

and when getting in the twisties or tracktime riding on the balls on my feet make a natural pivot so the knee just starts to stick out on its own and the body just moves with it


I am by no means a track star or nothing but has helped immensely on my progression in riding

 

You might want to consider a tank bag, it would give you something to lean against, on the 2000 it makes it a lot more comfortable, I don't know if it would do the same to your bike with a slightly different tank shape

 

I have a tendency to crowd the tank. By doing so, it forces me to swivel my hips around the tank when hanging off. By not sliding my butt sideways off the seat, it makes it difficult to get my knee out. Instead, it ends-up about 6" max from the side of the tank.

I've been trying to get my body positioning down and have attended some schools where I've been told (among other things) to try and keep a fist-sized space from the tank and not slide forward up against it when braking for a turn.

BTW, I'm slightly over 6'.

I'm going to try sitting the way you mentioned next time I ride. I do notice that sitting too close to the tank prevents certain movements on the bike, especially when wearing leathers.
The following pic was taken today, and shows just how close to the tank I sit...