But why?

"RPM esq." (rpm3)
10/31/2018 at 16:03 • Filed to: two wheels bad, dots, bad ideas

Excuse the potato picture in a tunnel. I was behind this guy riding like this for about 5 miles this past weekend. No real traffic to speak of or any need to look over a car in front , just felt like riding standing up for a while, I guess. I was impressed with how much he leaned in corners despite being so high out of his seat. So...why?

DISCUSSION (16)

shop-teacher > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:09

Maybe his butt was sore?

benjrblant > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:10

I’d stand on my F650GS all the time. ADV bikes usually have a much better position for standing, keeps the blood flowing to stand every so often, gets some good airflow, changing up seating position, etc etc. Same reason you shuffle around in the driver’s seat on a long road trip?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:12

I stretch in my car as much a s possible on a long drive.

mrbaits > benjrblant
10/31/2018 at 16:13

I would imagine you also get a better view of the road ahead.

BobintheMtns > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:23

On a motorcycle, because of the vinyl seats, you have to stand up to fart.. Perhaps he was just coming from a mexican restaurant.. I hope your windows weren’t open.

And regarding the leaning while standing — when you’re on your foot pegs (versus weight on the seat) your center of gravity is much lower — so cornering isn’t a problem.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > shop-teacher
10/31/2018 at 16:26

yep... saddle pain or stiff legs me thinks

Maxima Speed > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:29

This is quite common among ADV riders. My dad enjoys sta nding on rides as well (on his KLR 650) , particularly on gravel roads. The main practical purpose is that it provides excellent low speed control of the bike and dramatically increases the ability to manage low traction situations. Also like @benjrblant said, its quite comfortable and keeps you f ro m getting sore on long rides.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:31

There was a guy I used to see all the time in the southern half of the state, mostly on route 7, but he was all over down south... Anyway we referred to him as “Stand-up Motorcycle Guy” Almost anyone who drove route 7 regularly knew who you ment immediately. He had an older Goldwing, and was always seen standing. I saw him standing and balancing in stop and go traffic in Rutland. Never sat, never put a foot down. Always. Standing. In the summer he would ride in shorts and flip-flops (and a full face-helmet) with no shirt. Always standing. I have no idea why.

nermal > BobintheMtns
10/31/2018 at 16:31

Your hypothesis on farting is off. The seat is irrelevant, it’s more the attire that’s important.

The moto-farting experiences varies widely, depending on if you’re wearing a full leather race suit / a full ADV suit / jeans & assless chaps / gym shorts & flippy floppies.

This guy was simply stretching.

Gerry197 > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:38

Unless you have a good and expensive aftermarket seat, most bike seats will get uncomfortable within 30 minutes or so.

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:47

Where is this at?

jimz > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 16:48

That’s better than this one dweeb I saw on the freeway a couple of months ago. The road has several (gentle) curves in one section where you don’t really need to lean the bike much to go through them. Yet every curve this guy would shift his body over and stick a knee out like he was chasing Marquez through the last turn before the checkered flag.

RPM esq. > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No
10/31/2018 at 17:14

Highway 99 tunnel just north of downtown Seattle.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 17:18

strettttttttch...

BaconSandwich is tasty. > RPM esq.
10/31/2018 at 20:12

Diarrhea?

pip bip - choose Corrour > RPM esq.
11/01/2018 at 05:46

maybe getting leg cramps?