Any 2 Wheel Lovers on the forums

[gaboonviper85]

Eh, bad choice of trying to run from a cop that decided to pull him over for something silly, then getting scared and stopping. Probably could have gotten away with it, but survival instinct kicked in.


Dual sport? Those seem like they would be fun when road conditions aren't always ideal.


That's just trying to tell you you need more throttle to keep the front a bit lighter.

It's fun in any condition;-)

As far as the front end...yeah all bikes dig like plows which is why you sit far back and go like stink!

 

[te72]

As far as the front end...yeah all bikes dig like plows which is why you sit far back and go like stink!

Not being a rider, but having a basic understanding of the physics involved, would that be to help most people keep the bike from dumping them off the back when they get a bit overconfident and twist the throttle too much?

 

[IanC]

Contact patch on a bike is tiny compared to a car so instead of rolling over most debris it will push it or get between it. Sitting back lightens up the front end giving it a better opportunity to go over the sand or gravel as well flattening the rear contact patch some and putting more weight on the drive wheel.

 

[gaboonviper85]

Not being a rider, but having a basic understanding of the physics involved, would that be to help most people keep the bike from dumping them off the back when they get a bit overconfident and twist the throttle too much?

No...in that case you sit forward to keep weight up front...if I lean back on my bike and give a handful of throttle the front will instantly come right up...though I am a fat body;-)

 

[IanC]

No...in that case you sit forward to keep weight up front...if I lean back on my bike and give a handful of throttle the front will instantly come right up...though I am a fat body;-)

If I'm riding through gravel or sand I wouldn't be giving it a handful of throttle anyway but I ride street bikes.

 

[fixitman04]

i find that the klr likes a little weight on the front on loose gravel... but then again its a tank compared to the dr...
that 705 kit helped it a ton power wise so i can now use the rear steering!

 

[te72]

Contact patch on a bike is tiny compared to a car so instead of rolling over most debris it will push it or get between it. Sitting back lightens up the front end giving it a better opportunity to go over the sand or gravel as well flattening the rear contact patch some and putting more weight on the drive wheel.

No...in that case you sit forward to keep weight up front...if I lean back on my bike and give a handful of throttle the front will instantly come right up...though I am a fat body;-)

Thanks for the clarification guys, I think I understand now.

 

[gaboonviper85]

If I'm riding through gravel or sand I wouldn't be giving it a handful of throttle anyway but I ride street bikes.

Dirt bike is a different beast....dirt bikes you generally go as fast as you can over bumpy terrain as it actually makes you kinda float above the bumps and smooths your ride out.

Watch the baja races and you'll see the riders sitting back just floating and flying like hell!

 

[gaboonviper85]

i find that the klr likes a little weight on the front on loose gravel... but then again its a tank compared to the dr...
that 705 kit helped it a ton power wise so i can now use the rear steering!

I really like offroading my klr said nobody ever! Lol

Jk...almost bought one but after more Research I figured the dr would be a better choice for me. Even on the highway I have to sit back as if I'm too far forward I get a little steering wobble:-(

 

[Angry7M]

My 94 fzr600r whi is my daily driver to work. Ill be riding it year round... hopefully.

 

[fixitman04]

I love my klr offroad....

 

[fixitman04]

Take your front fender off... It should solve the highway wobble... If it does... Trim about 6-8 inches offof the front and a few off the rear of it.

 

[gaboonviper85]

Take your front fender off... It should solve the highway wobble... If it does... Trim about 6-8 inches offof the front and a few off the rear of it.

was already considering that....but whats strange is if i shift my weight back the wobble goes away.....ill probably just get a supermoto fender

 

[tbcmorris]

I've been a big 2 wheel fan for years. Here is my newest bike when I first went to go look at it. Triumph Daytona 675

 

[fixitman04]

was already considering that....but whats strange is if i shift my weight back the wobble goes away.....ill probably just get a supermoto fender

by shifting back you are putting less pressure on the grips. that helps the bike gyro out of it.

 

[tbcmorris]

Hold on with your knees and be loose on the bars helps your front wheel stabilize itself.

 

[HMNGSupraMKIII]

I will be getting my bike license in the summer. Can't wait, I'm hoping of getting a nighthawk as my first bike, just to learn on then eventually when I get more cash, I wanna get the Honda CBR1000rr or Yamaha R1

 

[tbcmorris]

Make sure you test ride them. Those are very different choices as far as rider orientation. I owned a cbr1000 and loved it my brother has an r1 and I can't stand the seating position.

 

[IanC]

CBR's have the most comfortable riding position for sure. It's very confidence inspiring.

 

[HMNGSupraMKIII]

Yea I love the way the r1 looks,