Customizing Your Bike Comfort And Confidence

Read this if you would like more information on riding comfy.

I had some thoughts after making this video about more things you can adjust to make your bike more comfortable.

First i would like to say that Comfortability IS Confidence. They correlate with one another in a very tangible way. The more comfortable you make your motorcycle according to your attributes, the better you will feel on it. You will feel more confident in your riding, and this is most obvious when cornering. The reason pro riders haul so much ass is because their bikes are tuned for their comfort and riding style.

That being said, you must find the appropriate modifications to achieve this comfort.

The first thing i stated was clipons. I have Rental clipons and this has made my bike feel much more open and controllable. Part of this is because of the added leverage from extended bars and also the adjusted riding position. I highly recommend looking into this.

Rearsets will also change the riding position. I have arata rear sets which allow my legs to be more bent and higher than the stock positioning. For a short rider this may be less necessary, but for the tall folk, it helps you feel less like you are on a cruiser. Not to mention the added grip form the pegs.

Brake and clutch levers offer more grip and a personalized feel to the rider.

For long distance riding a Gel Seat or Throttle Lever may be suitable for a less painful journey.

Suspension setup is HUGE. This offers more traction, better feedback, and more confidence wether you are cornering or just going for a nice stroll. I recommend professional adjustment to your forks and rear shock.

GPR steering stabilizer is also a handy benefit. Some people say this is just a bandaid for a lousy suspension setup, but it does lessen the chance of tank slappers and can give you a more stable feel in the corners.

I forgot to mention Tires which also offer a large benefit. Obviously one must find the right tire according to their riding style. This will allow you to have more control of the bike and better grip. So more confidence and safety.

Riders who commute daily on their sport bikes may neglect their brakes. Yet this is one of the most critical parts of your vehicle. Better brakes allow for more stopping power, less stopping distance, and better control of your bike. DO NOT neglect these.... brembo is awesome...

Headlights are also important for a better view of the road. I have ddm tuning 55w hids.

Even grips are something to consider. After all, your hands do have to hold you on the bike. I perfect stock oem grips.

Thats about all i can think of guys. RIDE SAFE
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Recorded with a GoPro HD Hero 4 at 2.7k Super View with an external mic. And Nikon D5100 for external footage. Editing done with Final Cut Pro X