[yamz]

Hi everyone,
Just got my R6 last week and I just love it! Went for a quick ride but couldn’t help but feel intimidated from the seating position. Coming from a cruiser, the R6 definitely puts abit more pressure on the back and wrists. Was thinking of getting some tank grips to help with the pain. Anything you guys recommend?

 

[Ruhe52]

Core work. Lots of Core and lower back strength building because you cannot ride it the way it is designed resting on your hands / arms on the bike. If you are especially tall a tank shroud and perhaps some clip ons and rearsets. For now just suffer through it and get an idea on what is a new Riding position you will get used to. What is ergonomic. Congrats they are awesome machines. I am on my 6th build.

 

[yamz]

Core work. Lots of Core and lower back strength building because you cannot ride it the way it is designed resting on your hands / arms on the bike. If you are especially tall a tank shroud and perhaps some clip ons and rearsets. For now just suffer through it and get an idea on what is a new Riding position you will get used to. What is ergonomic. Congrats they are awesome machines. I am on my 6th build.

Yeh I definitely need to work on my dead lifts to strengthen my core and back

 

[whoang40]

Yeah, try to keep that core strong. When I got mine went through the same issues. I focused my weight on my legs. Even tried to steer with my legs. Try to get the weight off the clip ons and it will naturally build up your legs and lower back muscles. You'll get used to but just need time. Your muscles will develop memory in no time. Congratulations and the bike and ride safely.

 

[yamz]

Yeah, try to keep that core strong. When I got mine went through the same issues. I focused my weight on my legs. Even tried to steer with my legs. Try to get the weight off the clip ons and it will naturally build up your legs and lower back muscles. You'll get used to but just need time. Your muscles will develop memory in no time. Congratulations and the bike and ride safely.

Thanks for the tip mate!
Will keep your words in my head next time I head out.

 

[Panici]

Looking good!
How old are those tires? May want to check the date code to see if they are still okay.

 

[yamz]

Looking good!
How old are those tires? May want to check the date code to see if they are still okay.

Thanks mate,

Will check on the tyre date when I see again next.

 

[RobbieLee]

looking good dude, tank pad grips is a must

 

[yamz]

Thanks mate,

Will check on the tyre date when I see again next.

Just found out the tyres are 15 years old!

 

[yamz]

looking good dude, tank pad grips is a must

thank mate!
yes I shall invest in some.