02-07-2016, 07:35 AM
Riko, you queried grip pressure at high speed. Grip on the bars should remain light to moderate at all speeds. Why would you need a "death grip" at high speed unless you feel you are being blown off the bike. Steering inputs need to be light at high speed, particularly with the purchase the CB bars give. So, if you feel you are going to be blown off the back of the bike then you need to adjust your body attitude and ensure you are gripping with your knees and a light grip on the bars. There is no way an upright stance, suitable for 60 kph, is going to feel comfortable in excess of 160 kph. Move back on the seat a little, tuck in behind the screen and keep a light grip on the bars. In the meantime, as others suggest, take the top box off and take the bike for a run. Still got a wobble? Take the screen off and try again. Still got a wobble? Slow down in case it develops into something that's going to kill you.
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I don't take my bike much more than 20 kph over the speed limit here in OZ unless I have a good expectation that I'm not going to get "pinged" for doing so. More than 20 kph over the limit is automatic loss of licence and you get to walk home. Much over that and dangerous driving charges carrying a possible goal sentence apply. So a good clear view ahead is a good idea if you want to open the bike up a little. I remember Cormanus and myself riding for a short period at "a little over the limit" across the Hay Plains. I think Cormanus posted a photo of the good clear view ahead offered by the Hay Plains. On the other hand I remember riding in Germany for the first time. I had a VFR going flat chat from Frankfurt to Heidelberg and after a couple of frights quickly learned to diligently check for hypersonic Eurocars before moving into the outside (passing) lane.
Cheers
Cheers
I don't take my bike much more than 20 kph over the speed limit here in OZ unless I have a good expectation that I'm not going to get "pinged" for doing so. More than 20 kph over the limit is automatic loss of licence and you get to walk home. Much over that and dangerous driving charges carrying a possible goal sentence apply. So a good clear view ahead is a good idea if you want to open the bike up a little. I remember Cormanus and myself riding for a short period at "a little over the limit" across the Hay Plains. I think Cormanus posted a photo of the good clear view ahead offered by the Hay Plains. On the other hand I remember riding in Germany for the first time. I had a VFR going flat chat from Frankfurt to Heidelberg and after a couple of frights quickly learned to diligently check for hypersonic Eurocars before moving into the outside (passing) lane.
Cheers
