15-03-13, 11:20 PM
That is very funny how we're at polar opposite ends of the wind spectrum, on the ninja at motorway cruising speeds I used to have almost no weight on my wrists at all (in fact I'm sure I didn't to be honest), my chest was on a "cushion" of air holding me up, and then my head was in clear air so it was nice and quiet and not buffety. Could get up to about 120/130 like that quite comfortably (which was actually one of the reasons I went for an FZS 1000, because I was hoping it wouldn't be as deceptive about speed as the ninja was!)
Been having a bit of a think of what I want from a bike today, and although a sportsbike is what I would love, I'm not sure I can live with their short comings now I've had a taste of practicality, so I'm going to stick with the Fazer for a bit to see what it's like to live with (the big issue atm I've with it that would end up being the breaker is mpg). If that sorts itself out, then I'll probably start converting it to fit me better -clipons and probably rearsets would tip me forward so would sort out my ass, and then some money spent on suspension and a jet kit would result me in essentially having something that handles, brakes and goes very well, is comfy for me, and also has a great tank range and ability to carry a pillion and luggage in comfort, which is basically everything I could possibly want from a bike!
Been having a bit of a think of what I want from a bike today, and although a sportsbike is what I would love, I'm not sure I can live with their short comings now I've had a taste of practicality, so I'm going to stick with the Fazer for a bit to see what it's like to live with (the big issue atm I've with it that would end up being the breaker is mpg). If that sorts itself out, then I'll probably start converting it to fit me better -clipons and probably rearsets would tip me forward so would sort out my ass, and then some money spent on suspension and a jet kit would result me in essentially having something that handles, brakes and goes very well, is comfy for me, and also has a great tank range and ability to carry a pillion and luggage in comfort, which is basically everything I could possibly want from a bike!