[What Bike]: R15 for a FZ16 worth it? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

iNSANE_YZFR15 · 03-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Well Guys,

Im 5.11 and i ve had the R15 like close to 8 months... Im facing a strange issue its a BACK PAIN!!! yes i usually ride to office thts like 18kms one side tht makes it a total of 36 kms not much traffic as i take the Ring Road but its getting quite bad as i end up with a lower back pain almost every other day... I dunno whether the riding stance in wrng but i ve tried diff stances and still its not good... Due to this reason im almost contemplating on switching for a FZ with a straight sitting posture this means loosing out on my fav bike

IM looking for suggestions to help me decide:

1. I travel 36 kms daily
2. is FZ good for long rides coa i dont wanna end up with back paiuns again?
3. any other apart from FZ ? P200 or something?
4. does R15 owners have this back pain problem?

Guys ur inputs would be crucial as im already ont eh verge of givin up my beloved R15

Aryan · 03-21-2009, 09:14 PM

Topic Approved.

iNSANE_YZFR15 · 03-21-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aryan

Topic Approved.

thnks for the approval

haxor · 03-21-2009, 10:12 PM

I think R15 is not for commuting and will give back pain on a long term use and its better to get a commuter bike or a cruiser bike I think you should get a bullet or a TB .

iNSANE_YZFR15 · 03-21-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by haxor

I think R15 is not for commuting and will give back pain on a long term use and its better to get a commuter bike or a cruiser bike I think you should get a bullet or a TB .

whts a TB? and bullet is out of my way its too huge for me... How abt FZ / p200 r they good for commuting?

shark80 · 03-21-2009, 11:19 PM

Fz is good for long rides, its got upright comfortable seating position and nice wide handle bars for a relaxed ride. But replacing R15 for Fz16... hmmm!!

How tall are you? which city are you from?

chauhan_saurabh · 03-21-2009, 11:21 PM

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TB=ThunderBird

iNSANE_YZFR15 · 03-21-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shark80

Fz is good for long rides, its got upright comfortable seating position and nice wide handle bars for a relaxed ride. But replacing R15 for Fz16... hmmm!!

How tall are you? which city are you from?

im 5.11 i ve riden the R15 for 4k kms its a great bike but im facing lower back problems dude to tht im not able to take it to office tht often... Wud the FZ be a better alternative?

haxor · 03-21-2009, 11:43 PM

get the p220 or p200 ..manly bike will much more power ..

iNSANE_YZFR15 · 03-22-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by haxor

get the p220 or p200 ..manly bike will much more power ..

im looking more at comfort riding than power... Any suggesstions? Hows P200 as a commuter ?

03-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
iNSANE_YZFR15 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 36	R15 for a FZ16 worth it? Well Guys, Im 5.11 and i ve had the R15 like close to 8 months... Im facing a strange issue its a BACK PAIN!!! yes i usually ride to office thts like 18kms one side tht makes it a total of 36 kms not much traffic as i take the Ring Road but its getting quite bad as i end up with a lower back pain almost every other day... I dunno whether the riding stance in wrng but i ve tried diff stances and still its not good... Due to this reason im almost contemplating on switching for a FZ with a straight sitting posture this means loosing out on my fav bike IM looking for suggestions to help me decide: 1. I travel 36 kms daily 2. is FZ good for long rides coa i dont wanna end up with back paiuns again? 3. any other apart from FZ ? P200 or something? 4. does R15 owners have this back pain problem? Guys ur inputs would be crucial as im already ont eh verge of givin up my beloved R15

03-21-2009, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

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shark80 shark on the prowl!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 237	Fz is good for long rides, its got upright comfortable seating position and nice wide handle bars for a relaxed ride. But replacing R15 for Fz16... hmmm!! How tall are you? which city are you from?

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