Riding Position Assistance...

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by comesunt, Apr 8, 2015.

  1. I sit to far forward on the bike. I keep getting told this but struggle to fix it.
    My nads tend to sit up against the tank; and I fail to maintain a fist size space as recommended.
    I'm thinking about getting some velcro and some hard foam and making / fixing a spacer between the tank and seat to keep me back in the seat...

    Anyone done this? Any advice??

    Cheers,

    Bob
     
    #1 comesunt, Apr 8, 2015
  2. Have you thought of removing the offending nads? Saves messing up the look of a nice Ducati...
     
    #2 RickyX, Apr 8, 2015
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  3. Many a succesful and superfast racer ride with their bollox on the tank...whatever feels comefortable and lets you flow. Or you could just add some foam at the front of tank so you cant sit farther forward
     
    #3 bradders, Apr 8, 2015
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  4. Yep, I'm stuck between changing my body position ( I always look twisted and awkward when I see photos of myself) or sticking with what is comfortable. (old dog; new tricks...)

    Going to Portimao next week for 4 days with FE so planning to try to work on body position a lot whilst out there. Think I'll put a big block of foam on the back of the tank to make me sit further back and try to hang off a bit more; get my head where my hand is, as my old mate would say...

    Keep getting told to aim for a fist size space between me and the tank; why don't they make the tank longer ! ;-)
    The super hanging off Marquez look is getting popular (Rossi leaning off more now...) but the the likes of Michael Dunlop not hanging off nearly so much; and he's pretty quick ! ;-)

    I'm 46, and find hanging off a lot F*****g hard work; but I'll give it a go for 4 days...
     
    #4 comesunt, Apr 8, 2015
  5. Don't spoil the bikes looks - stuff a few pairs of sock down yer leather pants :)
     
    #5 Exige, Apr 8, 2015
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  6. Perhaps that's it. I've just got a massive package ;-)
     
    #6 comesunt, Apr 8, 2015
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  7. Or need one was my meaning :Wideyed:
     
    #7 Exige, Apr 8, 2015
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  8. Doohan...rutter...chris walker...Bayliss...all pretty twited riders ;)

    Which istwsited, top or bottom half?
     
    #8 bradders, Apr 9, 2015
  9. Have you changed rearsets?
    Found it easier to be further back once I had changed mine.
     
    #9 triari, Apr 9, 2015
  10. Css and ron haslam teach leaving a fist sized gap between your bits and the tank , but the motovudu dvd says have your bits against the tank , just do what feels natural they all can't be wrong;) at the end of the day we all want to go faster on track and be safer :upyeah:
     
    #10 nice1myson, Apr 9, 2015
  11. Eat donuts or the staple food of obese Britain (McDonalds) get a great big fat arse (again like obese Britain) then you'll need to force yourself into your seat thereby not leaving any space for a fist sized gap.
     
    #11 Drinky, Apr 9, 2015
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  12. Just grip with your thighs to keep that distance for your vitals :)
     
    #12 Ducbird, Apr 9, 2015
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  13. Yes there are some do's and don'ts about getting the ultimate lap times, but if you ain't racing, you're going be safer if you feel comfortable no matter what it looks like.
     
    #13 1037sps, Apr 9, 2015
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  14. Works for me
     
    #14 bradders, Apr 9, 2015
  15. No comment.
     
    #15 Drinky, Apr 9, 2015
  16. This. After a while it becomes second nature. Stomp grip type stuff helps too.
     
    #16 Mac, Apr 9, 2015
  17. And yet I still get a 60hp, 180kg bike around grands indy on road tyres in 55 secs. Go figure...
     
    #17 bradders, Apr 9, 2015
  18. That's blooming good going Bradders. But I bet I can beat you into the first gravel trap :p
     
    #18 1037sps, Apr 9, 2015
  19. Lol not sure, been in ther top to bottom too ;)
     
    #19 bradders, Apr 9, 2015
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