Hi, this is my first post ever on a forum so here goes. I bought T1200 XRX new in April 2018, happy with all aspects of the bikes performance and handling but I find the ergonomics a pain literally. I'm 5' 9" and for me the handlebar reach is excessive which results in painful forearms, upper arms & shoulders. At my age I prefer an upright riding position which is why I made the change from a sports to adventure bike. However, in adopting the upright riding position I'm not able to drop my elbows to a relaxed position without leaning forward such that my forearms would be parallel with the road surface. I fitted Rox Risers which haven't made any improvement. Has anyone experienced a similar problem with either the TEX or T1200 and found a solution or is it time to trade it in?
Hi Derek, and welcome. Sorry, can't help with your ergonomics problem. BUT ..... get rid of your postcode!!! This is, like most others, an open forum and some scallywag could easily work out where you live and relieve you of your problem - permanently! Not good.
The Rox Risers do lift the bars and also they allow you to pivot the bars closer to the rider albeit the backward positioning is limited because of the access needed to the clamping bolts. The riser detail you sent is of interest and I'll study the dimensions to see what improvement they may make over the Rox Risers - many thanks
The Rox Risers do lift the bars and also they allow you to pivot the bars closer to the rider albeit the backward positioning is limited because of the access needed to the clamping bolts. The riser detail you sent is of interest and I'll study the dimensions to see what improvement they may make over the Rox Risers - many thanks
DerekS Welcome to the family. Can't really help with the question. But a great picture and really great intro. Regards Joe.
Love the nattily mounted yellow warning triangle Derek but, I wondered, does it restrict your turning circle?
Hi DerekS, welcome etc....I use forums a lot (and not just for my T3)...and it is true, this is THE BEST one! Firstly, I happen to have been watching some "set-up" videos just last night, and you may find them useful? Here is a link to one, and then from there I am sure you can find others (but just ask if you need a hand) set-up video here Interestingly (debatable, I accept!) when I first got my speed triple....I found it pretty uncomfortable....it was brought 2nd hand off a chap taller than me...I had a really uncomfortable few test rides. SHoulders up. Elbows outwards. Saw shins...really uncomfortable wrists but I fell in love anyway... Now, I am prepared to be told "oh my goodness, you didn't adjust THAT did you!!??"....but 2 years in and I have found no ill effects... Just like when you drive any other car except your own...you get in the seat....you adjust its distance from the pedals. You adjust the slope of the back rest. Move the mirrors etc, until the infinitely adjustable driving position suits "you". However, it seems (and I thought this even before last night when I saw the video above) that surely it is the same for a motorcycle!? I am not physically flexible. So, on my T3...I started at the bottom and worked my way up....or maybe I started from the top down...can't remember...but to be fair it was just a start and soon became a to and fro of smaller and smaller adjustment all round... I sat on the seat and I considered how it felt to have my ankles in the initially given position for the clutch and brake. It was awful. In essence for both my ankle was in full extension with my toes pointed hard up to my shin. That is/was an awfully uncomfortable way to ride...I adjusted both pedals...the clutch is on a spline and was easy to shift round....my foot is now in a fairly 'neutral position'. So i can easily shift up and down without any undue stress. I then also adjusted the handlebars...from a slightly elbows flared position to a more natural position for me - simply by swivelling/rotating the bars slightly...and then also the position of the leavers to give me a straight arm/wrist/fingers... Apologies if this is all obvious. No one, at any point in all my riding did anyone ever mention the adjusting of the actual riding position to suit the individual - beyond fiddling with the mirrors. Just as an example, looking at your yellow triangle...your foot seems to be in a fairly tight "toes up" position - in relation to your shin. Does that not hurt your shin after a while...riding "toes up" all the time? Could you consider moving the brake pedal down slightly, so your toe/foot is more relaxed? I am no expert on this...but it just seemed obvious to me to adjust anything I could to make my whole riding position more comfortable...but maybe it isn't mentioned anywhere for a reason and I have done "the devils work"...but personally...I feel very comfortable on my bike with only positive effects on my riding. Good luck! The advice on here (not necessarily mine), is fantastic!!
