Motorcycle Ergonomics

[@stevenw354]

Great things for me to look into on setting up my new bike

[@SIMONB1]

Hey up Steve, what bike are you getting ?

[@stevenw354]

@@SIMONB1 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX the sport touring bike 2021 model in black, less than 3,000 miles on it

[@SIMONB1]

That sounds nice , have you any adventures planned on it ?

[@stevenw354]

@@SIMONB1 it’s man use will be a 30 minute highway commute to work and then back. Still waiting on my jacket to be delivered in the mail

[@berniebne8243]

Good advice, as an adventure rider & needing to stand up I'm not going to give up my bar risers. I would benefit from lowering the footpegs. My knees are too bent but that gives me a whole pile of 2ndary issues with gear & brake levers. I'm still thinking about it. I spent ages setting up the bars after fitting the Bark Busters. Little changes can make big differences.

[@SIMONB1]

Hi Bernie, it's all there to think about, as you say small changes can make a big difference 👍

[@1Skymed]

Thanks for this Simon, clever stuff clearly illustrated.

[@SIMONB1]

Hey up Steve, thanks for dropping positive comment, hope it's helped, there's a lot of people who don't set their bike up to make it comfortable, ride safe, Simon B 👍

[@1Skymed]

@@SIMONB1 There also seems to be a lotta people who add risers and lowered foot pegs and all sorts of stuff without first doing this basic procedure.

[@SIMONB1]

Too true Steve, basic stuff really on the video, but really helps 👍

[@nikoscosmos]

This video will come to a disappointment to those folks who are convinced that they need to fit a cheap Chinese riser to their GS! Another factor I was taught at a machine handling course was to lock the body core to the bike by gripping the tank. This is OK for me on the GSA, I´m 6ft6in, but not easy with the standard GS tank. Thanks for posting this informative video, Nick

[@SIMONB1]

Hi Nick L, thanks for the positive comment and dropping by, hope you subscribed, stay safe 👍

[@2Bob_Rocket]

Good advice with a new bike (my first) coming shortly 😀

[@SIMONB1]

Hey up Gordie, what u getting?

[@2Bob_Rocket]

@@SIMONB1 a KTM Duke 125 to run around on and get rid of the rough edges before doing a big bike course later 🙂🏍 March I’ve been told 🙂

[@SIMONB1]

What u got in mind for a big bike ?

[@2Bob_Rocket]

@@SIMONB1 I'm like a kid in a sweetie shop at moment , I watch so many reviews, and modern bikes are all so good. The obvious would be to take a bigger KTM, my list of bikes I like the look of include Ducati Monster, Triumph Trident, Yamaha Mt-07, BMW F900 or GS750 but as I'm getting on in years (62) something like the GS has merits for comfort and then there's the likes of your lovely CCM. I don't think I'll be touring, it'll be days out with just me and the bike :-)

[@SIMONB1]

Sounds good, you want a scrambler type of bike, sat upright, comfy and be able to see over cars and hedges , 62 just run in, loads if time left 😁, whatever it will be you'll enjoy it, ride safe, Simon B 👍

[@dumptrump3788]

1:39 How to make riding a BMW GS less painful? Buy a Africa Twin instead!

[@SIMONB1]

Hey up dump trump, no need for that 😂, you must have used the video to make your twin more comfy then 😜, that's for watching, ride safe Simon B 😎