So, ergonomics 101
The ergonomic ideal is a relationship between individually effective components that lets the rider naturally fall into a position that affords the best combination of comfort & control. That includes at a minimum considering handlebars and related hand controls, footpeg design and location, seat and their relationship to each other. This could be extended to include displays, and their usefulness and ease of use.
First I need to re-state that I think the SS is a cool bike with great potential, and that these are MY issues based on my peculiar anatomy and brain. :laugh:
Factory hand levers are at an angle that forces the wrists and fingers to bend backwards to operate. My anatomy isn’t designed to go that way very easily.
The standard Supersport seat feels secure and the position is good initially, but all the pressure is concentrated on a small area, so becomes miserable for me beyond a short distance. I can squirm around to choose bruising either the prostate or the coccyx for a long ride.
The factory grips are almost always a diameter for Trumpian hands. My hands are large, so fatigue is increased by small hard grips.
So…
Simplest free adjustment is angle of the clutch & brake levers. On low sporting handlebars, rotating them down from the factory angles, as in roadracing, takes the strain from the wrist allowing greater comfort and more precise control. Some impediments on factory controls, but easily hacked.
More freebies: Adjusting the freeplay of the throttle, clutch lever, brake lever position and shift lever angle.
Less free, but not too pricey: Grips that fit your own hands, and of a soft enough material that actually grips. Unless you enjoy simulating a racing crouch as you commute, if it’s not a full-time race or track bike consider installing conventional handlebar mounts, giving a nearly infinite choice of bar position: Low flat bars to Ape-Hangers! The comfy bar doesn’t impress the onlookers? Who are you doing this for anyway?
Seat: **** yes! I’ll spend serious money on this item (cheerfully ordered a ‘comfort’ seat, and if needed will have it tailored). I find for me that a firm flat ‘ample’ seating area allows me to distribute the weight between thighs and butt.
Notice the difference in lever angle in the first picture after the brake lever has been rotated down to natural grip position that allows me to comfortably operate it while still maintaining throttle control. Note the lock tab for the clutch adjuster has been bent to allow the clutch lever to be rotated down. This is a temporary solution until I find levers I like.
The ergonomic ideal is a relationship between individually effective components that lets the rider naturally fall into a position that affords the best combination of comfort & control. That includes at a minimum considering handlebars and related hand controls, footpeg design and location, seat and their relationship to each other. This could be extended to include displays, and their usefulness and ease of use.
First I need to re-state that I think the SS is a cool bike with great potential, and that these are MY issues based on my peculiar anatomy and brain. :laugh:
Factory hand levers are at an angle that forces the wrists and fingers to bend backwards to operate. My anatomy isn’t designed to go that way very easily.
The standard Supersport seat feels secure and the position is good initially, but all the pressure is concentrated on a small area, so becomes miserable for me beyond a short distance. I can squirm around to choose bruising either the prostate or the coccyx for a long ride.
The factory grips are almost always a diameter for Trumpian hands. My hands are large, so fatigue is increased by small hard grips.
So…
Simplest free adjustment is angle of the clutch & brake levers. On low sporting handlebars, rotating them down from the factory angles, as in roadracing, takes the strain from the wrist allowing greater comfort and more precise control. Some impediments on factory controls, but easily hacked.
More freebies: Adjusting the freeplay of the throttle, clutch lever, brake lever position and shift lever angle.
Less free, but not too pricey: Grips that fit your own hands, and of a soft enough material that actually grips. Unless you enjoy simulating a racing crouch as you commute, if it’s not a full-time race or track bike consider installing conventional handlebar mounts, giving a nearly infinite choice of bar position: Low flat bars to Ape-Hangers! The comfy bar doesn’t impress the onlookers? Who are you doing this for anyway?
Seat: **** yes! I’ll spend serious money on this item (cheerfully ordered a ‘comfort’ seat, and if needed will have it tailored). I find for me that a firm flat ‘ample’ seating area allows me to distribute the weight between thighs and butt.
Notice the difference in lever angle in the first picture after the brake lever has been rotated down to natural grip position that allows me to comfortably operate it while still maintaining throttle control. Note the lock tab for the clutch adjuster has been bent to allow the clutch lever to be rotated down. This is a temporary solution until I find levers I like.