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Old 10-09-2008, 01:30 PM   #33
FT BSTRD
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Originally Posted by jeeps84 View Post
Some bikes make it hard to shift weight. The seat usually interferes and tuff to move with out upsetting the suspension. That said, I know I got some pix on other PC with me hanging way of the HD @ the Gap.
I rode a VStrom. The seat and tank conspire to keep you permanently locked into the "tank hump" position. It's virtually impossible to hang off of one.

I rode the same red Firebolt in the pictures for about 150 miles on Saturday. Because of my height and leg length, I found that I couldn't hang off of it as well as the Uly. I was too bunched up. It didn't really matter, though, because I am able to shift just upper body weight and obtain 90% of the same effect. Part of the advantage of a 49" chest.
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