Do u "hug" ur bike?

[nfs_unlimited]

Just to share- I distinctly remember my instructor at CDC ever mention when he went overseas training, the ang mo asked him to put 20cent coin between his tank and thighs and grip tightly to complete 1 lap without dropping the coin or coins. Just out of curiosity I tried doing this one month ago (never put coin la, jus keep reminding myself to keep gripping) and IMO for those riding street/race bikes especially, by gripping on the tank with both your thighs tightly is beneficial in several ways (pls correct me if I'm wrong):

 

1. better handling

2. put ur weight forward and better prevent tank slap

3. train ur inner thigh muscles & somehow it actually improves sexual prowess

4. improves ippt shutter run and 2.4 timing (a little bit)

5. feel more confident when lane splitting (cos u "merge" with ur bike)

6. prevent palm numbness

 

I think only downside is very siong at beginning of this regime, need to be always aware and trying to make it a habit was not easy. Also when riding with pillion it's almost double the stress on ur thigh muscles due to inclination... also I'm quite worried what will happen if my muscle cramp when riding 90-100Km/h on PIE (luckily didn't happen la). Riding was definitely less enjoyable at the beginning but after a month I enjoy riding more than before! FYI I ride almost daily from Tampines to NTU about 80Km to and fro.

 

PS: if u're up for it, try at ur own risk

Edited May 26, 2014 by nfs_unlimited
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[Sky99]

I ride a kup and i kiap my basket.

[Walabam]

How to kiap if I ride a scooter? Lol

[mechwira]

2 schools of thought on this. one is press crotch on tank like mentioned. the other is to leave a small fist-sized gap between crotch and tank.

 

both methods stem from the same concept: that you 'lock' in your body's stability on the bike using 100% your legs and 0% from your arms. if you achieve this and feel comfortable remaining in the position, then you're correct regardless of any gap between crotch and tank. pressing crotch on tank 'forces' you to stabilize using 100% from thighs, but its not strictly necessary. after all, when GP racers 'tuck in' and press their chest onto the tank, it is impossible to press the crotch onto the tank in this position; they push butt all the way back and start using knees to grip onto the tank, but its still 100% legs and 0% arms.

[loved]

Just to share- I distinctly remember my instructor at CDC ever mention when he went overseas training, the ang mo asked him to put 20cent coin between his tank and thighs and grip tightly to complete 1 lap without dropping the coin or coins. Just out of curiosity I tried doing this one month ago (never put coin la, jus keep reminding myself to keep gripping) and IMO for those riding street/race bikes especially, by gripping on the tank with both your thighs tightly is beneficial in several ways (pls correct me if I'm wrong):

 

1. better handling

2. put ur weight forward and better prevent tank slap

3. train ur inner thigh muscles & somehow it actually improves sexual prowess

4. improves ippt shutter run and 2.4 timing (a little bit)

5. ? yet to find out

 

I think only downside is very siong at beginning of this regime, need to be always aware and trying to make it a habit was not easy. Also when riding with pillion it's almost double the stress on ur thigh muscles due to inclination... also I'm quite worried what will happen if my muscle cramp when riding 90-100Km/h on PIE (luckily didn't happen la). Riding was definitely less enjoyable at the beginning but after a month I enjoy riding more than before! FYI I ride almost daily from Tampines to NTU about 80Km to and fro.

 

PS: if u're up for it, try at ur own risk

 

No. 3

Seriously haha.

 

 

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[MR BIKER]

I dont know about you. but grabbing my thighs with her bulbous bosom at the centre with her rumbling parallel twin engine of only 250cc, my nightigown (aka nighthawk) always make me high

[MR BIKER]

I dont know about you. but grabbing my thighs with her bulbous bosom at the centre with her rumbling parallel twin engine of only 250cc, my nightigown (aka nighthawk) always make me high

[kinwei]

I seldom grip my tank tight as it can be tiring for long distance. Only do it during hard braking or the corner call for it. Otherwise I will just relax the thighs.

[flyingcow]

I dont know about you. but grabbing my thighs with her bulbous bosom at the centre with her rumbling parallel twin engine of only 250cc, my nightigown (aka nighthawk) always make me high

 

wah this one different sort of riding alr

[MR BIKER]

as long as you dont flying kick me after reading that, its ok. just smile. hehehhehe

[SV650]

How to kiap if I ride a scooter? Lol

Turn around and seat. I'm sure you can kiap something by then...

[nfs_unlimited]

ya at first can be very tiring but when ur muscle grow stronger will be easier. i ever ask my pillion to giap my @SS she say very tired and gave up half way (24Km trip 12Km gave up)...

Btw benefit #5: feel more confident when lane splitting (cos u "merge" with ur bike)

[Jehuty]

Only in a straight line, then again in a straight line it would not matter if I'm gripping or not. In a corner, I wouldn't want to grip the tank.

[012aikon]

i hug my bike all the time, especially when it's not moving.

[nfs_unlimited]

FYI my IPPT shutter run improved from 2 points (some times 3 points) to 5 points!

[Subtlescum.]

hug it tighter than my gf..

[Keoni]

Hug my bike? Damn I'll sleep with it bed if I could!

But seriously, you don't have to clamp your thighs on the tank. Just keep them in contact with the tank. However when going at higher speeds, you will want to grip the tank tighter. But again, it's quite instinctive. Try going at 200kmh and see if you can point your knees out.

[Keoni]

Hug my bike? Damn I'll sleep with it if I could!

But seriously, you don't have to clamp your thighs on the tank. Just keep them in contact with the tank. However when going at higher speeds, you will want to grip the tank tighter. But again, it's quite instinctive. Try going at 200kmh and see if you can point your knees out.

[nfs_unlimited]

bro part of the idea is to train ur thigh muscles and enjoy the "perks" of doing so after a few weeks, btw after a few months i feel i can squash a papaya if i kiap hard enough with my thighs (wont try though)

[nick_09]

Kiap it hard....lol....

[thirtyoughtsix]

Kiapping the tank improves handling for me. I am one with the bike

[Miatasg]

kiap the bike for me gives me better handling and I use my inner thighs to help shift the weight to take the corner.

[nfs_unlimited]

forgot to point out it can prevent ur palms from getting numb as ur thighs r holding ur body weight instead of ur palms on the handle bar.

[lawilet]

Wouldn't your thighs be hot?

[Living stone]

Try do emergency brake (both wheel lock) with and without gripping your bike and I'm pretty sure you feel the difference..