Newbie sports bike rider

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  1. Nath

    Nath Active Member

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    welcome
     
  2. kpone

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    Cherry looking bike that.

    I do like looking at 954s...
     
  3. steve b

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    hi ro crakin ride you got there welcome
     
  4. fireblade_ro

    fireblade_ro New Member

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    Thanks! Joined the TVAM (Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists) last week to improve my riding/go for the advanced test. Had my second observed ride today - managed nearly 5hrs of biking along gorgeous twisty roads in the sunshine :D

    ... hands are quite sore now. Grin is huge :D
     
  5. kpone

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    My 954 plays havoc on my hands too, Ro. Between thumb and forefinger. Bigger gloves help. I tried to rotate the levers lower so they were parallel to my arm position but they're already against the stops.
     
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    fireblade_ro New Member

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    For me it's my right hand, little finger and down into my wrist, right along the edge. Feels bruised now :(
     
  7. kpone

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    Maybe think about bar risers. It's a bit tight in the gap in the nose cone on full lock but they would help shift your weight backwards to your backside rather than sitting on your wrists.
     

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