Just Bought My New S2R - Questions..

[orenjimonster]

I got suburban machinery bars and I like them a lot more because of the angle.
Not a fan of the stock angle.
I have a factory seat as well and I can ride the bike 1.5 hrs straight with no problems  [moto]
oh and i'm 5'11

Here's a pic of my bars

[speed merchants]

Orenjimonster, could I get some side shots your bike and tank.

Thanks

[psycledelic]

Is this your first bike?

Well, I was just being polite and asking.

Assuming it was your first bike, and your first ride was an hour on the highway, you might have just been tense / nervous.  I would ride it in a more relaxed, comfortable environment a couple of times before dumping money into risers, bars, etc.  Just my opinion.

[seevtsaab]

I'd second the 'ride it for awhile' crowd.

I'm not always loving the sweep back of my stock Monster bars, and think a little
more sweep back would be perfect.

But having said that, I really don't have any comfort issues. Give it a few months.

Spend a whole day suffering on that thing, you'll bond, and be forever comfortable

[duc996]

Relaxing would help out a lot,maybe your crouching to far up front giving you pressure in the wrist.Like someones post earlier,try grabbing the tank with your knees and use your mid section :-)

[jeffreyjames]

Ok.. You guys have helped tremendously.. It definitely is feeling better now.   The loosening of the grip was huge.. I was holding on for dear life.  No this isn't my first bike, just my first non cruiser.  So it's taking getting used to.

[stopintime]

Ok.. You guys have helped tremendously.. It definitely is feeling better now.   The loosening of the grip was huge.. I was holding on for dear life.  No this isn't my first bike, just my first non cruiser.  So it's taking getting used to.

So, if you're thinking it's possible to get used to or even like - I hope it's not really for sale after all  

[xcaptainxbloodx]

Ok.. You guys have helped tremendously.. It definitely is feeling better now.  The loosening of the grip was huge.. I was holding on for dear life.  No this isn't my first bike, just my first non cruiser.  So it's taking getting used to.

2 books you need to read;

total control and twist of the wrist II (the first is more for actual road racing)  

total control will give you a more emotion driven guide to riding

twist will give you factual information on the phisics of riding

both will save your life and bring you to a new level of riding, as someone who isnt necessarily new to riding in general but may need some guidance to "sport" riding you seem to be the ideal candidate for these books. amazon always has used copies for under 20$.

not optional. read them!!!

[jeffreyjames]

2 books you need to read;

total control and twist of the wrist II (the first is more for actual road racing)  

total control will give you a more emotion driven guide to riding

twist will give you factual information on the phisics of riding

both will save your life and bring you to a new level of riding, as someone who isnt necessarily new to riding in general but may need some guidance to "sport" riding you seem to be the ideal candidate for these books. amazon always has used copies for under 20$.

not optional. read them!!!

Thanks so much.. Will definitely order them!

[RBX QB]

You'll learn the whole "core" support thing in time. My S2R was my first bike ever, so I had the same sort of reaction when I first took it on longer rides. I did put risers on my stock bars, which helped, as well. Though, at my age, I REALLY want a second bike for those long slab runs, so my S2r can stay my commuter, and mountain runner.

Welcome to the S2R... the more miles you put on it, the more I think you'll like what it can do.

[psycledelic]

You will learn to like the attention it grabs too.

[ODrides]

I had wrist pain when I rode my first Monster, after a year on a small cruiser.  After acclimating to the new position the pain went away.  Nothing to worry about.  Like other people have posted, put less weight on your wrists and loosen your grip.

[rideserotta]

make sure you arm and wrist are straight - not crimped.  I too had the same problem and adjusted my positioning while riding and no more pain.  I also got some slip-on throttle grips (foam kind that goes right over the stock) and this helped as well.  Believe me when I tell you the Monster is MUCH more comfortable than you think, it will take a little patience to find your comfort but also try scooting towards the tank.  Good luck and congrats.

Where did you get your foam slip-on grips?

[muskrat]

Where did you get your foam slip-on grips?

cycle gear but just about every store with dirt bikes has them.  a little dish washing liquid on the inside and slips right on (let it dry before you tear off on the street though  )

[rideserotta]

Thanks! I'll go get a set tomorrow.