OK, so after reading some threads around here on hand position on Sportbikes / Busa, I've tried a few things and need some input.
Im switching my old grip, to a new grip on the Busa. Im trying to cover the clutch / Brake lever with 2 fingers (Index and middle). Im getting less hand fatigue, and feel myself using my stomach and back muscles much more, which is great, and my hands are feeling very little stress. Im tring to keep my arms down, and bent, but still catching myself tensing up a little, and heres why I think.
When I use the clutch/ brake with 2 fingers, Im finding Im only able to close either handle about half way before the lever hits my pinky & forefinger. Im not getting a full pull on the levers. This is not natural for me as Im use to pulling the levers all the way closed. Is this normal to only pull the levers half way while riding with the 2-finger-covering the lever position? The clutch seems to be fully engaging, but it just feels odd.
Today while I was watching the MOTOGP (Cool to be back in the States) I observed many of the pros not using the 2 finger cover position while riding. Yah, I seen it a few times, but not as much as I see in magazines. Is there a proper time to use this hand position? And any rule of thumb on adjusting the control location on the bike. Maybe Im stretching too much, maybe Im putting my thumb too far to the inside of the grip, maybe it's all in my head and just not use to this style of gripping the handlebar controls. Any informative input appreciated, as Im taking this very serious, and want to ride properly / done with the days of riding sloppy with this much power in the Busa.
Im switching my old grip, to a new grip on the Busa. Im trying to cover the clutch / Brake lever with 2 fingers (Index and middle). Im getting less hand fatigue, and feel myself using my stomach and back muscles much more, which is great, and my hands are feeling very little stress. Im tring to keep my arms down, and bent, but still catching myself tensing up a little, and heres why I think.
When I use the clutch/ brake with 2 fingers, Im finding Im only able to close either handle about half way before the lever hits my pinky & forefinger. Im not getting a full pull on the levers. This is not natural for me as Im use to pulling the levers all the way closed. Is this normal to only pull the levers half way while riding with the 2-finger-covering the lever position? The clutch seems to be fully engaging, but it just feels odd.
Today while I was watching the MOTOGP (Cool to be back in the States) I observed many of the pros not using the 2 finger cover position while riding. Yah, I seen it a few times, but not as much as I see in magazines. Is there a proper time to use this hand position? And any rule of thumb on adjusting the control location on the bike. Maybe Im stretching too much, maybe Im putting my thumb too far to the inside of the grip, maybe it's all in my head and just not use to this style of gripping the handlebar controls. Any informative input appreciated, as Im taking this very serious, and want to ride properly / done with the days of riding sloppy with this much power in the Busa.