I believe these may fit the 848 :http://store.speedymoto.com/omni-adjustable-bars-pair-p106.aspx I think Neil at cornerspeed stocks speedymoto kit, I was trying to do the same as you on an 1198s and Neil recommended Speedymoto clipons. I actually ended up with the superpole seat, which made a huge difference for me as I was no longer trying to stop myself bashing into the tank, so the wrist ache was massivly reduced. However it does slightly increase seat hight, and I think you mentioned lowering Daisy's rear so you had better stand over hight, so this may cause you a problem. Cheers Maccaa
Well had a good run out this afternoon..........and did just over 100 miles :smile:. The first service is next weekend so I need to get it up to the 650 miles mark :biggrin: Decided to mix it up a little and do some nice country roads with lots of twisties, a bit (and I mean a bit) of motorway and some town riding to see how she fared at low speeds. Well all is good. Despite still being in "running in" mode the country roads were lots of fun. I didn't do anything too spectactular but it certainly felt good leaning her over a little more than last time and seeing how planted she was. Cant wait till I can really open her up a bit more and I can flick her about more. Motorway was interesting and felt good too. Felt very comfortable both on my bum and wrists and the wind blast pushing my body certainly helps the wrists. :smile: I then decided to head in to Manchester to see how it felt in heavy, slow traffic. And she coped admirably. Very comfortable despite a lot of stop/starts, and the only issue was my right thigh started to get a tad warm at one point. But I'm a quite used to that because the R1 used to cook my right calf too I came back home on the twisty country roads and it was awesome despite the traffice being a lot heavier than when I first set out. Again the planted feeling is just soooooo good Also I think I now know how to position myself on her making my wrists feel a whole lot better than the last time I went out for a run. So after a couple of hours out and about I'm starting to understand how to ride her to get the most out of her and its certainly getting better. And the bonus is just looking at her when I get home and before I put her back in the garage. Puts a huge grin on my face that's for certain :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
Sounds great. 100 miles is a good enough run to start to get to grips with it. Good mix of roads and traffic conditions helps it run in as well, varying engine speed, gear changes etc. etc.
Sorry if I'm talking bollox, I have not read the full thread properly (trying to multitask but I can't chew gum and walk at the same time) but did you question if a streetfighter seat will fit an 1198? The seat bases are very different. Again, forgive me if I am trying to answer a question which does not exist. Beautiful bike you have there, a work of art. Chris.
The seat isn't an issue at the moment. But I will find out at the weekend when I do a 200 mile run out on Saturday. :wink: So far it has been my wrists that ached as the riding position is most definitely a more agressive "head down, arse up" than I've been used to, and therefore you're putting all your weight on your wrists. However yesterdays run was ok after I'd tried various postions whilst out riding and my wrists were a helluva lot better. But again I'll find out more at the weekend :smile:
Remember, the bars are not there for holding/leaning on to, they are there as a convenient place to put the controls If your wrists still ache, try Stomp Grips on the tank. :biggrin:
I don't find the 848 anywhere near as harsh on the wrists as the 748 was. However, I did get in the habit of sitting up and just having my right hand on the throttle when in slow moving traffic to ease the shoulders, wrists etc. I've done it ever since and automatically do it on the 848 so haven't had any problems. Once on the move the position makes sense as the wind blast takes the weight off the wrists.
Thats encouraging. And I'll have more practice tonight when I'm out with duke1276 and pixie1276 :smile:
Well had a good run out tonight both on my own and then met with duke1276, pixie1276, and tobytyke at Compo's cafe in Holmfirth. I did over 100 miles this evening in total and I'm not concerned about my wrists aching too much now. It's all about bike time/practice I think as the riding position has become more familiar.:smile: Also the new experience of having a "lumpy bike ride" (vs IL4) doesn't seem as noticeable now that I know what I need to do in the rev range to dial the lumpiness out, so to speak. It most definitely is a different biking experience to the run of the mill jap il4 but both are enjoyable in their own way. The additional difference (to me at least), which puts the 848 Evo Corse ahead, is the design, looks, complete aesthetic package that makes me want to just look at it and stroke it when its sat in the garage even when I'm not going to go out on it. :smile: And in celebration of all of the above I'm doing a 200 mile run today to get more used to Daisy Duc :biggrin:
Sounds like you are really going to enjoy your ride. If its any help i took my 1098s from Torbay to Le Mans, via portsmouth this year, they are great on long distance(apart from fueling up every 100 miles).
If you do a reasonable amount of miles your wrists will get used to it. It's only because you are using muscles that you haven't used riding other bikes.
Seems like that is the correct answer :smile: Had a great ride up north doing 200 miles round trip with a stop at my folks for lunch for an hour. Wrists are now fine. Hurrah
