Edd Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ..well, new to me!http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/23/d048b06ab6d8bfbc871bda9809ca104e.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/23/7d085c761a890323f6e15ce6421f9f4a.jpg2004 636....rode it 10 miles home and my wrists were killing!!..I'm hoping they're going to toughen up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 She looks real mint! ; apart from riding her this summer ; another plans for the bike? (Ie. Mods or just keep as is ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very nice mate! great bikes.. 2004 636....rode it 10 miles home and my wrists were killing!!..I'm hoping they're going to toughen up! its all about core strength. practice holding yourself up with your stomach muscles, not resting your weight on your arms... or just ride really fast so the air pushing against your chest holds you up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Thanks!..nothing planned for a while (house move coming up!).. Probably a smaller exhaust and some clear indicators in the future though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very nice mate! great bikes.. 2004 636....rode it 10 miles home and my wrists were killing!!..I'm hoping they're going to toughen up! its all about core strength. practice holding yourself up with your stomach muscles, not resting your weight on your arms... or just ride really fast so the air pushing against your chest holds you up! Haha!..cheers, I'll give it a go...I'd best start doing some sit ups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A40man Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 can you move the handlebars round a bit, thats how i dealt with wrist ache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hi mate, nice bike, although i am biased...http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/tuktuk_photo/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_190400_zpsohyknktv.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi mate, nice bike, although i am biased...http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/tuktuk_photo/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_190400_zpsohyknktv.jpg Impeccable taste! What crash bungs have you got on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 can you move the handlebars round a bit, thats how i dealt with wrist ache. I have read somewhere about adjusting the bars or raising them?..I'll give it a little longer and see if I can adjust my positioning to help it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Another non-biased "nice bike". Like Joeman says, try to support yourself with your core rather than leaning all your weight on your wrists. Gripping the tank with your knees/thighs will help - especially when braking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi mate, nice bike, although i am biased...http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/tuktuk_photo/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_190400_zpsohyknktv.jpg Impeccable taste! What crash bungs have you got on there? R&G bungage. They were on the bike when i bought it.Best thing ive done to it so far is fitting the 07/08 clocks.http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/tuktuk_photo/Mobile%20Uploads/20150615_202211_zpsnawzlbfp.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Nice 636 the cheating bike in the 600 class can you move the handlebars round a bit, thats how i dealt with wrist ache. I have read somewhere about adjusting the bars or raising them?..I'll give it a little longer and see if I can adjust my positioning to help it! No you cant! the clip ons will be fixed the only way to adjust them is a new set of clip ons at lots of dosh!! you need to relax your arms and as people say do the funky chicken to loosen yourself up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Pmsl!..it still starts with a 6! I'll try to incorporate the funky chicken to my pre ride ritual... Pockets zipped, lid fastened...funky chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi mate, nice bike, although i am biased...http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/tuktuk_photo/Mobile%20Uploads/20150626_190400_zpsohyknktv.jpg Impeccable taste! What crash bungs have you got on there? R&G bungage. They were on the bike when i bought it.Best thing ive done to it so far is fitting the 07/08 clocks.http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/tuktuk_photo/Mobile%20Uploads/20150615_202211_zpsnawzlbfp.jpgCheers! The dials look nice, I think I prefer the analogue rev counter...you can hardly see the digital one when the suns on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thats why i changed it, plus you get the gear indicator.I found i was more able to support myself on long rides with stomp grips on the tank, saves the shoulders and wrists a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Awesome ! Cheers, I'll look into them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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