Another FortNine post... Grip (not what you think)

[rick.sheeley]

 

[SMSW]

As he said, twisting the throttle when leaned way over becomes a forearm twist - in part because clip-on's are so short and close to the steering axis.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

Ice cream cone, what a great way to explain this. Sad it ended badly.

 

[nicksacco]

Ryan has some of the best production for Youtube vids!
Great editing and such.

 

[SMSW]

Given the title of his video, we now need to go thru his older videos and see how he grabs the throttle.

 

[GGely]

I went for a good ride Saturday evening with a buddy after we both watched this video. We both used the technique for the entire 4 hour (total) ride.

My buddy says he felt more relaxed and confident, especially in the turns.

I took a while to get used to the feel of the ST1100 in the turns because it did change how I connected with the bike, all for the better.

What I really noticed was that the arthritis in my hands wasn’t aggravated during the ride, especially my throttle hand.

I’m a fan for sure.

 

[Grabcon]

Given the title of his video, we now need to go thru his older videos and see how he grabs the throttle.

No you need to go thru future videos to see if he learned anything.

 

[Jambriwal]

Learning to drive Tractor Trailer in the 70s my instructor said hold 13 speed gearshift like an egg or you could use 3 fingers. If it took more pressure than that your timing was off.

 

[ST1100Y]

Always learned to support the torso with your muscles and direct the ST with like "only two fingers on the bar"...

 

[Tor]

Always learned to support the torso with your muscles and direct the ST with like "only two fingers on the bar"...

One of the most common errors riders are guilty of is "leaning" on the handlebars. When you do this, particularly in corners, you loose much of the feel and feedback the front is giving you, and your corner might not feel as smooth as you'd like. It also upsets the bike, if you "move around" in the seat using arms to help you move. Some riders have a nasty habit of relying on the handlebar for "support" when moving in the seat (preparing for a corner, and coming back out of a corner). Use your core, your thigh muscles, and foot position on your pegs to move. You'll have more stable and consistent lines in the corners, and you'll get a better sense of the feedback the bike is giving you.

 

[Larry Fine]

That's the main reason I like tall handlebars. They reach me, instead of me having to reach for them.

 

[finleysw]

Larry.
Not sure why you attached a picture of a 1100 kickstand, but to my eye this particular one may be attached to a moderately/severely worn pivot point..
Stuart

 

[Larry Fine]

Not sure why you attached a picture of a 1100 kickstand, but to my eye this particular one may be attached to a moderately/severely worn pivot point..

Adding that was an accident, but yes, my present stand is that bent, it's not the pivot. I have a straight replacement.