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Message started by Dave on 03/26/19 at 04:24:33

Title: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Dave on 03/26/19 at 04:24:33

I am amazed by how tall racing motorcycles have become. In the automobile racing world a low CG is best....it doesn't seem to work that way on racing motorcycles. Perhaps the tall bikes give better cornering clearance, and the rider hanging off the bike negates the overly tall CG of the bike.

Still....having the rider perched high up on the motorcycle just looks wrong for going fast to this old guy! :-?

http://i66.tinypic.com/fm5kdw.png

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Papa Bear on 03/26/19 at 05:36:08

There are forces at work there that we don't understand, but they work.
I'd take that bike and install forward controls, a mustang seat and 14" apes - make it "handle" 8-)

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by MMRanch on 03/26/19 at 07:46:43

Your right Dave , they look like horse race jockies , instead of bike riders .

I'd take that bike and install forward controls, a mustang seat and 14" apes - make it "handle"

even better , use those two stupid looking bikes for trade-in on one nice looking Savage ! ;) Maybe we wouldn't have to give too much boot , but even if we did , getting rid of ugly would be worth it !

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Dave on 03/26/19 at 08:57:02

I guess if you own one of those bikes......you really need to be able to ride them in a manner that is worthy of all that technology.

http://i64.tinypic.com/v66yv4.jpg

Most of the HP and handling would be wasted on me!

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Serowbot on 03/26/19 at 08:58:20

I find little comfort in the "monkey on a coconut" or the cruiser "birthing" positions....
It seems motorcycle manufacturers have forgotten what chairs are... ;D

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by jcstokes on 03/26/19 at 12:26:39

As I understand it a "chair" is a sidecar, but I'm frequently wrong.

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Serowbot on 03/26/19 at 13:54:55

:-?
http://66.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkafef4uz11qgomj2o1_500.jpg

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Dave on 03/26/19 at 16:46:29

No Thanks......for either position!

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Tocsik on 03/31/19 at 12:55:08

0B303D2A3B372C2A3139342B580 wrote:

No Thanks......for either position!

"That's what she said." - Michael Scott

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/31/19 at 12:58:55

Thought bubble, bike pilot..

I can get him back for moving in on my girlfriend right NOW.
All I gotta do is flick the bars Right quickly..

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by zipidachimp on 03/31/19 at 21:36:29

Just watched Moto GP from Argentina. Huge diff in rider heights, race won by 5'5" Marquez, ( 7 World Championships) 2nd Rossi 5'11' (9 World Championships).
Yes, shorter guys on taller race bikes look better than the opposite. Doesn't seem to affect race results much. Cheers! 8-)

ps: I think Marquez has been measured cornering at 32 degrees off the pavement. !!!!!

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by oldNslow on 04/01/19 at 06:13:27

Marquez is legendary for his ability to stay on the bike and keep riding it even after it is practically on the ground.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTD27Lkde10

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/01/19 at 10:12:55

TO not let it lowside out in such moments is amazing.
That recovery didn't end in a highside? Carrumba!!

Title: Re: Tall in the Saddle
Post by Fast 650 on 04/01/19 at 11:39:41

Now, put him in a limbo contest with this guy to see some fun. ;)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_bJHY7oFYQ>