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Message started by jcstokes on 07/25/17 at 21:45:53

Title: Getting older
Post by jcstokes on 07/25/17 at 21:45:53

Had a 165 mile ride today, plenty of twisties, hills and back roads, weather was good, but my butt is feeling it, had to stop for fuel at about 130 miles put in about 2.7 US gals or 10.3 litres.

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by Serowbot on 07/25/17 at 22:24:50

Smaller tank ain't such a curse when you get older...

Somewhere between 80 and 100 miles,.. I can no longer distinguish where my butt ends and the seat begins....
That's when I need fuel... ;D

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by Ruttly on 07/26/17 at 07:03:32

I used to own a 1971 BSA Goldstar 500 after 60 miles or so your butt would be so numb you didn't dare fart cause you might get a surprise in your draws. It had a springer single seat on it ! :-?

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by wakosama on 07/26/17 at 07:54:57

Yeah. I get numb hands before butt. so I try to refill at 100 or so just for a break. not sure it's age though. just the 'vibes'... be well.

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by springman on 07/26/17 at 09:45:24

I'm with you JC, every 80-100 miles my backside needs a rest. Yes, it would be nice not to have to worry about running out of gas, but if the gas stations are plentiful then a small gas tank works fine for me.

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by Ruttly on 07/26/17 at 10:10:39

Oh that BSA would have you numb to your elbows in 15 miles, makes a Savage seem like riding a Singer sewing machine !

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by springman on 07/26/17 at 12:03:46

I guess I'm glad I don't ride a BSA. ;D

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by LANCER on 07/26/17 at 13:48:36

3F3C3E25222B212D224C0 wrote:

I guess I'm glad I don't ride a BSA. ;D

Oh but they were SOOO much fun to ride; if they were set up correctly.
My "56 was a speed demon. Top speed was 110mph but it was a heck of ride getting there.
Yes, the drag bars vibrated like crazy. At speed you could not feel the grip at all. That is why I swapped a wide flat track type on it , made a big difference.
I would give most anything if I could have that bike again. Yep.

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by IslandRoad on 07/27/17 at 03:27:09

I've been fiddling a lot with the ergonomics on my S40. I have a very non-average body shape (almost nothing fits me off-the-rack).

I've noticed that handlebar height/width, body tilt, and leg position make a huge difference - even a few millimeters. I'm a relative newbie so maybe this is old news, but I reckon it's really worth spending the time to get those things personalised. My tailbone used to ache really badly after about 70kms. Now I could ride all day.

I wanted a solo seat, for the look, but I reckon being able to shuffle around on the seat is key - at least, it is for me. I'm trying to figure out a design that looks the part but still lets me move around. I've been putting it off but I'm gonna have to move that darn rectifier.

If I ever win the lotto, my dream is tailor-made shoes and clothes!

Title: Re: Getting older
Post by LANCER on 07/27/17 at 05:01:39

4C7669646B61576A6461050 wrote:

I am a true believer in that concept. Just waiting for the call from the lotto folks. :D