Options to make my R1 a tad more comfy on the wrists?

ajaxguy

ajaxguy

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I know about the heli bars and what not, but not sure if they make a difference. Are there any other options, as I commute alot and want to do more longer trips. How can I make it a tad more easier on my wrists without going to a sport tourer?
 
ajaxguy said:
I know about the heli bars and what not, but not sure if they make a difference. Are there any other options, as I commute alot and want to do more longer trips. How can I make it a tad more easier on my wrists without going to a sport tourer?
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They do, and you have answered your own question.
 
Seat position is the biggest factor, clamp the tank with your legs and use your core to support yourself.
A throttle rocker will help alot with commuting as your are putting the trottle control into your palm instead of your wrist.
 
Put some tank grip on your bike. You'll be able to grip the tank better with your knees, and in turn, take some pressure off your wrists. Also, keep your elbows bent. You can't put pressure on the bars if they are.
 
Raising your clipons a little makes a big difference!
When I put on the YZF600R front end on my VFR, it dropped the clipons about 2". I couldn't ride the bike more than 30 minutes before I started to ache.

I put on some 3rd gen VFR clipons, which raised it back 2" and I can ride all day.
 
higher clipons
tank grip pads.
core exercises
grip the tank
throttle rocker
loosen your grip.
 
Rotate the clipons outward, so your hands are in a more natural position

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Bar risers FTW.. Even a 3/4" makes a huge difference
 
ajaxguy said:
I know about the heli bars and what not, but not sure if they make a difference. Are there any other options, as I commute alot and want to do more longer trips. How can I make it a tad more easier on my wrists without going to a sport tourer?
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I have a R1 front end on my R6 and find that it's not bad for comfort but my hands do tend to fall asleep after about an hour or so. Do you have the same problem?
 
I see a lot of people riding with their arms locked. That's terrible for your joints.

If you keep your arms bent (so your forarms are a bit closer to horizontal) then you'll be supporting your upper body with muscle, not just straight through the joints. Yes you will be leaned a bit farther forward but try it... you'll probably notice a difference.
 
Buy an FZ1 :)
The R1 for gentlemen.

/rs
 
ajaxguy said:
Not for me, dont like the styling and not quite the same speed. lol



I heard that ya, so basically just rotate them and done? doesnt affect the dynamics at all?
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Yes right handle bar on left side up side down and vise versa.....Of coarse it affects the geometry of the bike, it adds more bar height, makes them angle up rather then down and give you more leverage...Takes a while to get used too, but everyone Ive done it for loves it....We do it for stunting to make it more comfortable/manageable, but I do it for street riders that complain about lack of comfort on a sport bike for longer rides...
 
In addition to what was said above, I've found that full length gloves, especially gloves with wrist/forearm padding and Velcro to fit snug helps a lot. It forces my wrist to stay more in line with my forearm and reduces the stress and strain.

Sitting up using core muscles and clamping the tank with my legs/thighs helps a lot too.
 
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