driving over bumps

[tristantumble]

when riding over pot holes or other bumps in the road, i tend to stand up on my pegs. Its more of a reflex, do most people do this, or do they just ride it out?

Thanks
TT

[duc996]

That's what i do,i stand up or squat.

[D8]

Yes i also stand up on the pegs.

[CDawg]

Yes if there are several (i.e., crappy roads).  If just a speed bump, then I gas up to lighten the front wheel.

[Ducatista]

This is uncomfortable even for women.  I don't stand up, but I do lift my butt just off the seat.

[Mac_48]

The way the taught us at MSF was to stand up, lean back a bit and gas it a bit right before you hit an obstacle.  I was able to go over a 2x4 easily and smoothly so it prob will work for a pothole

[Smiling End]

The way the taught us at MSF was to stand up, lean back a bit and gas it a bit right before you hit an obstacle.  I was able to go over a 2x4 easily and smoothly so it prob will work for a pothole

+1

[somegirl]

This is uncomfortable even for women.  I don't stand up, but I do lift my butt just off the seat.

+1, I do the butt "hover" as well.

[PizzaMonster]

This is uncomfortable even for women.  I don't stand up, but I do lift my butt just off the seat.

I'm not sure if it's just a comfort thing either.  I think I have more control and less chance of jerking the bars if I use my legs as shock absorbers in a pothole or rough road situation.  (A la motocross style riding).

[SeaS2R]

Us gents need to be mindful to get far enough off the seat that it doesn't rise up and smack us in the *ahem* rear.  If you know what I mean.

[Porsche Monkey]

Us gents need to be mindful to get far enough off the seat that it doesn't rise up and smack us in the *ahem* rear.  If you know what I mean.

Yup, had that happen before.  I usually do stand up a little bit though.