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I get asked this alot by Roadster riders, so here is a quick post about riding position.

I am 5'6", 33" sleeve, 30" inseam. 170 lbs.

Stock K-R position is slightly more forward in the torso than the Beak. Foot pegs are slightly further back and noticeably lower from the seat. Seat, by the way, is 31.8 or 32.3 and sag is enough for me to flat foot.

On rides, the position encourages me to relax and keep the weight balanced between feet on pegs and thighs gripping tank, with only small amount of weight on either arms or butt. Like a horse. Very comfy for extended riding - 100 miles at a clip of twisties; 150 for slabbing.

I liked the flyscreen plenty (I have always advocated a smaller screen rather than a larger screen) but I use the Speedster screen as it moves the air around the torso just right for my size.

Overall, I think the K-R ergos are just right. I felt at home in the first 400 miles back in July. Obviously, larger fellows and those with smaller sleeve length will both find differences from what I experience.

Now, for the next post: machew will discuss K-S ergos...

I did not realize that your arms were so long.

I'm the missing link.

The KS ergos: 'er really goes!!!

Actually, the KS provides a noticeably more forward riding position that the R1150R. After 4 or 5 hours on the RR, my left arm and hand would go numb - the result of some spinal "abuse" at the base of my neck. I attributed the numbness to the very upright riding position, and I hoped the KS would eliminate that problem. It did. The numbness has not manifested itself on the KS at all, even after a several 12-13 hour days.

One ergo aspect of the KS that I did not expect is that my "chair surface" doesn't get fatigued on the stock seat like it did on the RR. Although, the stock seat on the RR became more and more comfortable as the months went by.

As for motorcycle ergos, my generic advice is that regular exercise and stretching make any bike more comfortable over lots of miles.

mac