2009 zx-6r

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I liked the 04-05 gixxers........More of a "traditional" fuel tank. Also a longer reach.

When I say "grip" the tank I don't mean just when you're leaned over. I mean when you're just cruising, it's nice to have a grippy tank so that your lower body can absorb bumpy roads. This takes the stress off your back and arms.

I always have the ball of my feet on the pegs, and I like to "push" my thighs up into the lip on the tank, if there is one. I really liked the 05-06 Kawi 636 because they had a lip that was so prominent that you didn't even need to push your legs into it, they were already there.

Stomp Grips could fix that I ride the same as you and never had a problem on the GSXR.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Rider

Stomp Grips could fix that I ride the same as you and never had a problem on the GSXR.

Interesting that the race bikes have a different tank.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by marko138

Interesting that the race bikes have a different tank.

Yeah you have to look at the profile of the AMA 1000 bikes. You can tell they are not production tanks on there.

[marko138]

I'm gonna check that out.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by marko138

I'm gonna check that out.

If you notice, the tank is all one piece. It doesn't have the separate plastic piece up front like the production bikes.

[Rider]

It's also flatter on top than a production bike.

[marko138]

Yeah definately doesn't look like it's got the plastic piece.