Which Bike would you choose?

[Gas Man]

It's funny all you guys complaign about the cruiser position... that is my number one problem with the ST and zoom's BMW's. The mid and behind me controls are not comfortable. Ever look at a lazyboy chair, the position is similar to a cruiser seating position. I can do hours and hours in either...

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

It's funny all you guys complaign about the cruiser position... that is my number one problem with the ST and zoom's BMW's. The mid and behind me controls are not comfortable. Ever look at a lazyboy chair, the position is similar to a cruiser seating position. I can do hours and hours in either...

probably doesnt help that youre only 4 feet tall

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

It's funny all you guys complaign about the cruiser position... that is my number one problem with the ST and zoom's BMW's. The mid and behind me controls are not comfortable. Ever look at a lazyboy chair, the position is similar to a cruiser seating position. I can do hours and hours in either...

Could it be that your just use to the setup typical of many cruisers.
I couldn't get comfortable on the HD's I've ridden (not use to my feet being out front). Come to think of it...I can never sit still in a lazy boy either

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Could it be that your just use to the setup typical of many cruisers.
I couldn't get comfortable on the HD's I've ridden (not use to my feet being out front). Come to think of it...I can never sit still in a lazy boy either

He did come from riding sportbikes. I too find it difficult to fathom riding with my feet forward like that and am sure it takes some getting used to. I am sure Chris will chime in with his expierences in making that transition.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by tommymac

He did come from riding sportbikes. I too find it difficult to fathom riding with my feet forward like that and am sure it takes some getting used to. I am sure Chris will chime in with his expierences in making that transition.

My only beef when riding with those ergos is that it's hard to get pressure off your ass during long rides... it's harder to move around. You actually don't need to move around as much, but it's harder when you have to... I always thought that those highway pegs were goofy because they just put MORE pressure on your ass, but they provide a needed adjustment which makes them pretty pleasant. And for me, with my shit knees, being straight-legged for some miles is SUPER NICE.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by tommymac

He did come from riding sportbikes. I too find it difficult to fathom riding with my feet forward like that and am sure it takes some getting used to. I am sure Chris will chime in with his expierences in making that transition.

Yeah I did. I remember for a few hundred miles on the chop, going for the invisible mid under me controls.

I do ride mid controls as well. The nightster is still sitting with mids. I get pains in my hip joints from them. If I was the only one riding it, it would have forwards on it. Or if I kept the mids, I would have drag bars or clip on's in the front.

The idea behind forward controls is the ablity to stretch out and relax. Further if you do it right, you rotate your hips forwards and that puts the meat of your ass down on the seat.

Moving around isn't hard. As far as highway pegs, you can see mine. They are perfect for heal on the floorboard, and toe on the peg. Or you can chalk your heal on the face of the peg for a traditional highway peg sit. Or I can put my boot on top and dangle my feet. That's why I like that position.


But hey... different strokes for different folks.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

It's funny all you guys complaign about the cruiser position... that is my number one problem with the ST and zoom's BMW's. The mid and behind me controls are not comfortable. Ever look at a lazyboy chair, the position is similar to a cruiser seating position. I can do hours and hours in either...

You ever look at what is good posture for your body? It's not the lazy boy position and your body doesn't like being rattled to death either.

[nhgunnut]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

It's funny all you guys complaign about the cruiser position... that is my number one problem with the ST and zoom's BMW's. The mid and behind me controls are not comfortable. Ever look at a lazyboy chair, the position is similar to a cruiser seating position. I can do hours and hours in either...

My Harley buddies and I have had this conversation multiple of times. Feet forward Kills my back, feet under me works the best for me. Cant tell you why but the feet forward position drives drives each and every shock up my spine.