Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Riding position

2016-07-02 Thread Phil
Lounge chair positions are dangerous (in LA, CA.) The universal upright can do anything, and with foot pegs, you can even do lounging, but I would not suggest it in heavy city or expressway traffic. i use slightly leaning for vision and ergonomic handling control, and leaning on expressway for

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Riding position

2016-07-01 Thread Foamfollower
I had a 1982 Kawasaki CSR 650 back in the early 80's. It was the smooth KZ 650 (h2) 4 Cyl engine model with slightly pulled back handlebars. I think the CSR naming meant Cruiser, but it was all KZ650 and was comfortable enough with slightly swept back bars to make an enjoyable long ride. I'd c

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Riding position

2016-06-03 Thread David Basinski
2 cents worth: The reclininning postion is great for highway coasting but made shorter time in the saddle. All of one's weight is placed on the tail bone. DAMHIK (2004 Shadow) > > I love the upright riding position for manuvering and weight distribution of the full butt and feet. (DR 650) Sa

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Riding position

2016-05-18 Thread Javier Garcia
All my back problems went away when I started to hit the gym. On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 9:04 AM, EGrider wrote: > You should have already had it once in the form of the Magna you bought. > With Honda, the CTX or DN-01 should also fill the bill. > > I find that the slightly forward position shares

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Riding position

2016-05-17 Thread EGrider
You should have already had it once in the form of the Magna you bought. With Honda, the CTX or DN-01 should also fill the bill. I find that the slightly forward position shares my body weight with my rump, so my butt gets sore faster on a cruiser-style bike. On long rides, I end up sitting eve

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Riding position

2016-05-17 Thread Lar
I've had or should I say have a ruptured disc L4-L5. I have highway pegs on the engine guard but find that position only good for a very short time because it loads all the weight on my spine. My best position on the 83 Hawk is riding it like a jockey on a race horse. Knees bent, feet back on t