Why Sport Bike Riders Ride With Hand On Their Hip? - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Clint** · 10-23-2005, 10:02 AM

On it.

canister · 10-23-2005, 11:50 AM

i ride both sportbike and cruiser. honestly, just because someone rides with their hand on their hips make them "stunting" is a squid's view. that's like saying putting my feet on the highway bars is stunting since my feet are not on the levers. it's for comfort.

lets look at the facts, riding in general people do stupid stuff. sportbikes fly around and do stupid stunts. cruisers run around with barely or no protection at all.

it's unfair to judge sportbikes like that where cruisers do the same in a different "unsafe" riding.

**Clint** · 10-23-2005, 03:26 PM

Welcome. Interesting first post. Trot on over to Off Topic and post in the 'username' thread.

**Trapper** · 10-23-2005, 03:39 PM

I ride a cruiser with full gear and a full face, does that make me smart?

Thank you, thank you very much.

**inspiron** · 10-23-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trappercase

I ride a cruiser with full gear and a full face, does that make me smart?

No, just unusual.

canister · 10-23-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Welcome. Interesting first post. Trot on over to Off Topic and post in the 'username' thread.

off topic? i thought the topic was "Why Sport Bike Riders Ride With Hand On Their Hip?" that's why i'm posting my thoughts.

i snoop the boards and too much sportbike bashing. i'm close to 31 years old and i've been riding both for a long time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trappercase

I ride a cruiser with full gear and a full face, does that make me smart?

that makes you one of the many that rides safe. That's no different if there's a sportbike rider riding safe. just because a few do stunts, don't hate all sportbike riders.

**Clint** · 10-23-2005, 09:46 PM

I meant go here and tell us what the heck your username means. I think you're misinterpreting some of us.

jaydog19833 · 10-23-2005, 10:19 PM

Suprisingly enough I see more cruiser riders under-equipped with gear. It's usually that really old guy with his wife on the back of his goldwing. He wears shorts and sandals (with socks of course) and the least useful and smallest by law "helmet." Also; we recently had a poll done in the upsatate NY area and suprisingly enough men in their 30's and 40's on Harley-type bikes topped the chart with accidents and were usually quoted to be totally unprepared for an accident (leathers wise).

MagnumForce · 10-24-2005, 08:29 AM

Interesting points jaydog, especially the accident statistics in your home state. However, I've seen both cruiser and sport bike riders in Kansas failing to ride with the appropriate safety gear. I'm sure a lot of us can agree that t-shirts, shorts, sandals, and do-rags do not cut the mustard. You can, however, count on this cruiser rider to fully gear up before riding. You can also count on said cruiser rider to occasionally place his left hand on his hip or thigh when riding a sport bike.

Nexus242 · 10-24-2005, 12:26 PM

Well let's just say that there isn't a single group of riders out there (except those that post on message board) that always wear proper gear, all the time.

You need to goto the larger biker events and take the time to watch and learn who's wearing what. And after just spending the day at Biketoberfest in Daytona I can tell you that 90% or more off ALL bikers don't wear full gear when they ride. HDs, Goldwings, Metrics, S Sports, Duals and Standards alike. And trust me I saw plates and tags from many, many different states from across the country this past weekend. And even if you lived in a helmet required state most opted to ride with out one while here in Daytona.

So maybe we can end these never ending debate as to which group of bikers are smarter, wear more gear, get in more accidents or do what ever. Bikers dress and emulate their peers that they ride with or see and dress the part of their bike crowd.

Only the message board crowds seem to in full gear leather gear all the time cause I can say that after seeing and riding with close to 70,000 plus bikers this past saturday none of you were in Daytona Beach.

GixxerFanboi · 10-24-2005, 12:43 PM

I sure as hell don't ride in full leathers. I got a Textile Jacket for the summertime and just picked up a Joe Rocket Blaster 3.0 for the fall/winter. You'll never catch me in shorts tho.

And getting back to the MT, I'll ride with my hand hanging off the side, but usually not on my hip and never at high speeds (50mph+). Although I have found myself resting my left elbow on the tank a few times while cruising around town.

jkulysses · 10-24-2005, 01:39 PM

I don't always wear my helmet if I'm riding around town and I only wear my leather jacket if it's cold or I'm going to be on the highway or interstate. I always wear jean pants and leather boots no matter what the weather and I almost always wear gloves.

frank5079 · 10-25-2005, 08:07 AM

I put my left hand on my hip or thigh to stretch out after riding a bit; I have an Audiovox cruise control unit installed so when it's engaged, I'll switch hands and rest my right hand too.....makes it a little awkward though when I wave to another fellow cyclist with my right hand.

**Louis** · 10-25-2005, 08:43 AM

Actually, this brings a quation for the UK folks and all who ride/drive on the wrong of the road

I assume UK riders would nod more than wave since they'd have to let go of the throttle to wave is this right?

**inspiron** · 10-25-2005, 08:50 AM

I don't think so - I would imagine (I've never ridden in the UK) that they greet with their right foot, like some do as they are passing you.

Back many moons ago, the controls on UK bikes were actually reversed - the throttle and front brake were on the left, and the clutch on the right. I'm not sure when, but at some point (in the '50s, I think), they agreed to use the same "layout" as the continental bikes, so that they could export their bikes without having to change the controls.

SuzukiGirl1 · 10-25-2005, 12:52 PM

that would be strange to "wave" with my foot!

jkulysses · 10-25-2005, 01:35 PM

Would be even weirder to try and ride a bike with the throttle on the left and cluth on the right side. I don't think I could do it.

**Clint** · 10-25-2005, 06:23 PM

Same here. I'd screw up and end up in a ditch.

cjjtulsa · 10-25-2005, 08:41 PM

Glad I found this thread as I've seen it here a lot, and my wife even asked me what they were doing with one hand on their hip. And they do it here at 70 mph.

Also a Kansan, born and raised in Junction City, the knife and gun club of the state. Funny that there are so many people from and in Kansas on here.

jkulysses · 01-08-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cjjtulsa

Glad I found this thread as I've seen it here a lot, and my wife even asked me what they were doing with one hand on their hip. And they do it here at 70 mph.

Also a Kansan, born and raised in Junction City, the knife and gun club of the state. Funny that there are so many people from and in Kansas on here.

I'm in Manhattan and try to stay away from JC if at all possible. I lived there for a couple of years when I was in the army and hated every second of it.

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10-23-2005, 03:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
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10-23-2005, 09:46 PM	#27 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	I meant go here and tell us what the heck your username means. I think you're misinterpreting some of us. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-23-2005, 10:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Suprisingly enough I see more cruiser riders under-equipped with gear. It's usually that really old guy with his wife on the back of his goldwing. He wears shorts and sandals (with socks of course) and the least useful and smallest by law "helmet." Also; we recently had a poll done in the upsatate NY area and suprisingly enough men in their 30's and 40's on Harley-type bikes topped the chart with accidents and were usually quoted to be totally unprepared for an accident (leathers wise). __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

10-23-2005, 11:50 AM	#22 (permalink)
canister Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	i ride both sportbike and cruiser. honestly, just because someone rides with their hand on their hips make them "stunting" is a squid's view. that's like saying putting my feet on the highway bars is stunting since my feet are not on the levers. it's for comfort. lets look at the facts, riding in general people do stupid stuff. sportbikes fly around and do stupid stunts. cruisers run around with barely or no protection at all. it's unfair to judge sportbikes like that where cruisers do the same in a different "unsafe" riding.

10-24-2005, 08:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Interesting points jaydog, especially the accident statistics in your home state. However, I've seen both cruiser and sport bike riders in Kansas failing to ride with the appropriate safety gear. I'm sure a lot of us can agree that t-shirts, shorts, sandals, and do-rags do not cut the mustard. You can, however, count on this cruiser rider to fully gear up before riding. You can also count on said cruiser rider to occasionally place his left hand on his hip or thigh when riding a sport bike. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer Last edited by MagnumForce; 10-24-2005 at 08:50 AM.

10-24-2005, 12:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Join Date: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	Well let's just say that there isn't a single group of riders out there (except those that post on message board) that always wear proper gear, all the time. You need to goto the larger biker events and take the time to watch and learn who's wearing what. And after just spending the day at Biketoberfest in Daytona I can tell you that 90% or more off ALL bikers don't wear full gear when they ride. HDs, Goldwings, Metrics, S Sports, Duals and Standards alike. And trust me I saw plates and tags from many, many different states from across the country this past weekend. And even if you lived in a helmet required state most opted to ride with out one while here in Daytona. So maybe we can end these never ending debate as to which group of bikers are smarter, wear more gear, get in more accidents or do what ever. Bikers dress and emulate their peers that they ride with or see and dress the part of their bike crowd. Only the message board crowds seem to in full gear leather gear all the time cause I can say that after seeing and riding with close to 70,000 plus bikers this past saturday none of you were in Daytona Beach. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins Last edited by Nexus242; 10-24-2005 at 12:29 PM.

10-24-2005, 12:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
GixxerFanboi Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 2001 Blk/Yel GSX-R600 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 37	I sure as hell don't ride in full leathers. I got a Textile Jacket for the summertime and just picked up a Joe Rocket Blaster 3.0 for the fall/winter. You'll never catch me in shorts tho. And getting back to the MT, I'll ride with my hand hanging off the side, but usually not on my hip and never at high speeds (50mph+). Although I have found myself resting my left elbow on the tank a few times while cruising around town. Last edited by GixxerFanboi; 10-24-2005 at 12:45 PM.

10-24-2005, 01:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	I don't always wear my helmet if I'm riding around town and I only wear my leather jacket if it's cold or I'm going to be on the highway or interstate. I always wear jean pants and leather boots no matter what the weather and I almost always wear gloves.

10-25-2005, 08:07 AM	#33 (permalink)
frank5079 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 1994 Suzuki RF900R Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 29	I put my left hand on my hip or thigh to stretch out after riding a bit; I have an Audiovox cruise control unit installed so when it's engaged, I'll switch hands and rest my right hand too.....makes it a little awkward though when I wave to another fellow cyclist with my right hand.

10-25-2005, 08:43 AM	#34 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Join Date: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,689	Actually, this brings a quation for the UK folks and all who ride/drive on the wrong of the road I assume UK riders would nod more than wave since they'd have to let go of the throttle to wave is this right? __________________ Louis

10-25-2005, 08:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,033	I don't think so - I would imagine (I've never ridden in the UK) that they greet with their right foot, like some do as they are passing you. Back many moons ago, the controls on UK bikes were actually reversed - the throttle and front brake were on the left, and the clutch on the right. I'm not sure when, but at some point (in the '50s, I think), they agreed to use the same "layout" as the continental bikes, so that they could export their bikes without having to change the controls. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

10-25-2005, 12:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Join Date: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	that would be strange to "wave" with my foot! __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

10-25-2005, 01:35 PM	#37 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	Would be even weirder to try and ride a bike with the throttle on the left and cluth on the right side. I don't think I could do it.

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10-25-2005, 06:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	Same here. I'd screw up and end up in a ditch. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-25-2005, 08:41 PM	#39 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	Glad I found this thread as I've seen it here a lot, and my wife even asked me what they were doing with one hand on their hip. And they do it here at 70 mph. Also a Kansan, born and raised in Junction City, the knife and gun club of the state. Funny that there are so many people from and in Kansas on here.

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