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Just thought about writing this 'cos I saw lots of posts about people paining their wrists/arms/shoulders while riding and refrainig from the R15 due to these reasons. I think that the seating position can be overwhelming for someone shifting from a commuter to the R15, like I did. But these are not major worries and can be corrected through some simple adjustments. I claim to be no expert, but this is what I felt works. This is just based on my experience and some googling(which I've tested) .
1) DONT rest your body weight on your handlebars. This makes the front heavy (preventing easy flicking), and is the main cause for people to get those pains. Try and pivot majority of your weight on your buttocks and lower back. You can lean forward or be upright, but always refrain from resting on the handlebars. This position also helps keeping your upper body agile and free, and permits you to shift between tucking in and coming upright with speed and flexibility.
2) Hug the tank with your knees. Apart from taking some weight off your upper body, this will also assist you in becoming 'one' with the bike. Lowers drag, centralizes and lowers(if tucked in) the CG. The fenders provide excellent wind drag protection, so we should use it, esp on high speeds. We thankfully dont face the wrath of the hot (quite literally) superbikes.
3) Rest the padded part of the foot on the footrest. Though you'll have to use the toes when you're tucking in for a drag or something, this is a relatively relaxed position.
I have been following these rules for sometime and have experienced no pains whatsoever. Infact, I like the stance and am totally in love with it. Wouldnt go back to the drab upright for anything.
1) DONT rest your body weight on your handlebars. This makes the front heavy (preventing easy flicking), and is the main cause for people to get those pains. Try and pivot majority of your weight on your buttocks and lower back. You can lean forward or be upright, but always refrain from resting on the handlebars. This position also helps keeping your upper body agile and free, and permits you to shift between tucking in and coming upright with speed and flexibility.
2) Hug the tank with your knees. Apart from taking some weight off your upper body, this will also assist you in becoming 'one' with the bike. Lowers drag, centralizes and lowers(if tucked in) the CG. The fenders provide excellent wind drag protection, so we should use it, esp on high speeds. We thankfully dont face the wrath of the hot (quite literally) superbikes.
3) Rest the padded part of the foot on the footrest. Though you'll have to use the toes when you're tucking in for a drag or something, this is a relatively relaxed position.
I have been following these rules for sometime and have experienced no pains whatsoever. Infact, I like the stance and am totally in love with it. Wouldnt go back to the drab upright for anything.
it was jaw droppping... 
if before 500kms then 1700/-, 
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