So I'd not test driven a bike with them fitted before (not good I know) but i I had sat on a few bikes with them before and I like the riding position

I'm not a short **** but not that tall either (5'11) but I find myself shuffling forward into position as I pull away from a standing start

Once I'm going I have no problems at all but it does lead me to think I'm just a tad to short

I was thinking of fitting a bare bones seat but now I am having second thoughts as I think that will move me further from the controls

Maybe I just need to get used to it, has anyone any suggestions

I have read all the MIDs vs forwards threads and its not about that now as I have taken the plunge, I'm just after advice on how to improve my ride

Thanks in advance guys
Cam

 

Forwards take some getting use to. Are you having issues reaching the controls? I am 5'11 as well and have a 13 WG. I cant stand mids at all I feel cramped. You may just be use to the riding position of mids and are trying to find the sweet spot for your new set up for comfort. It took me a good 100+ miles of in town riding to find that spot. Being 5'11 you should have no issues with reach. Do the controls feel too high or sit too low?

 

I've done about 50miles (from the dealer, home) so probably need to put a few more miles on them.

My heal comfortably sits on the pegs so I don't think its a reach issue.

A few things sprint to mind..

1. The distance from foot on floor to peddle
2. From the peg i feel as if I have to twist my foot inwards to use controls, doesn't feel natural at the moment
3. Adopting the safety position at lights etc (foot on rear brake) feels unnatural too.

Even typing them out makes me think it's just a case of getting used to them

But am I right about the bare bones moving me away from the controls?