RE: 900rr comfort
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RE: 900rr comfort - 3/26/2008 8:23:13 PM
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slimmyslim1420
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What kind of grip training? Just basically hand exersices or what?
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RE: 900rr comfort - 3/27/2008 7:26:52 AM
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exz5string
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yea, i've got a set of Heavy Grip spring action type grip trainers, http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hs/grip.html
I started with 100lbs, and now I'm on 200lbs. Has really improved even daily things that involve holding things. Can't tear a phonebook in half or anything though. Also, just simply hanging from a pullup bar or anything that'll get your feet off for a length of time will strenghten your grip. Try starting by holding a pullup bar for 30 seconds at a time, then goto 45, 60, etc. Sounds easy, but after a minute of holding on like that your hands and forearms will be screaming! Monkey bars are good, go down & back, first thing to go when I started those was my grip. Also, if you do any weightlifting, don't use straps, all that does is take away from your grip strength. Train with freeweights and if you can't grip the bar/dumbell then use a lesser weight. I always see guys at the gym using straps and personally I think its better to train your grip as much as possible. You can look at bodybuilding.com, they have tons of articles on everything, forearm/grip training techniques & tools.
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RE: 900rr comfort - 3/27/2008 9:44:19 PM
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tommyranch
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'93 900rr, 6' 2", 210lbs. My only compaint on the comfort issue is when my wife is riding with me. Seems my seat is a little long for me. I try to scoot all the way back so there is not a gap between us when she's on the back, but that's a little uncomfortable. I'm a boxer, and not to brag at all, but I feel like my arms are in pretty decent shape compared to the average joe, yet having her back there strains the arms a bit due to my adjusted seating. She's not a big lady either, though I give her crap about it when we are on a longer trip - I don't recommend making fun of a gal's weight though, even with a boxing background :)
The other thing is she will sometimes say that the front edges of the passenger seat will dig into the back of her thighs, though I don't see how that can be. She's 5' 9", seems her legs would be more bent...
Just my .02 on the subject, and I know this isn't the right place to say this, but this is my first post and I sure appreciate this site being up to research info specific to my bike!
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RE: 900rr comfort - 3/27/2008 10:43:28 PM
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MT Wallet
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I somewhat suspect that the 900rrs, especially the 1993 models were built as close to factory spec as possible, with almost zero flaws mechanically.
Back in the early 90's Honda was trying to de-throne the current liter king, the GSXR-1100.
So, Tadeo Baba and his designers and the factory people I'm sure wanted to make darn certain they got the debut 900rr "right."
And "right" means machining every component, every part, tightening every bolt, wiring every light perfectly.
Which is why so many of these 900rrs, even later years, are still on the road and still running strong.
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my first bike was a 94 600f-2 and that was the most comfy. bike i have ever rode. i now have a beautiful 93 900rr (mint,mint,mint) and absolutley love this thing i'm 5'11" 225lbs and i am amazed how comfy it realy is. i will be taking this bike on a 4 day trip in early july. i'm just north of boston and will be heading south towards florida not sure how far i will get but i'm looking forward to the long ride.
