Hey all, hoping to get some suggestions on what the best way to ergonomically setup my current leg position on my gixxer (09 750).

The problem I have is that my knee's currently get quite sore on longer rides to a point that I have to stop every 20-30 minutes after a good set of curves. I find i'm stretching a lot more than everyone on my rides. I'm not excessively tall (5'10).

The issue I have (i think) is that my leg is bent too far back. Ideally when i'm riding, I feel more comfortable if my legs were a bit more forward where there would be a larger angle between my thigh and my calf (something like a 90 degree would probably put less strain on my knees).

So my big question is what should I do (if there is anything i can do about it besides constantly stretching in my rides). Will a new rearset solve the issue? Are these adjustable where it would bring my foot forward an inch or two (maybe a rear adjustable plate will do that? but are these adjustable to move forward significantly or are they usually designed to create an even more aggressive ride bring your foot back and up even more for clearance?).

All in all, i'm looking for a less aggressive ride. I don't track, but I do ride hard. Any suggestions would be great.

aftermarket rearsets will only put you higher and farther back. they are designed to give you more ground clearance for the track.

im not aware of rearsets that lower the pegs farther than stock, certainly not "an inch or two"

perhaps you are on the wrong type of bike? try a supermoto, or something like a ktm duke, kawasaki z1000, sv650, etc.

aftermarket rearsets will only put you higher and farther back. they are designed to give you more ground clearance for the track.

im not aware of rearsets that lower the pegs farther than stock, certainly not "an inch or two"

perhaps you are on the wrong type of bike? try a supermoto, or something like a ktm duke, kawasaki z1000, sv650, etc.

excellent, i guess i can't go that route. makes sense, i'm already toe dragging on some curves, i guess any lower could be dangerous with my riding style.

I love riding sport bikes, i guess no pain no gains...lol. I'll have to tough it out then. one day maybe a dual sport or cruiser, but at this point I love the gixxer's ability and it's one fun bike to ride.

if you are hesitant to give up the sporty nature of the gixxer, just know that there are plenty of more "street oriented" sporty bikes. the gixxers, cbr, etc are really meant for the track.

my z1000 tears it up on the street, yet is significantly more comfortable than the gixxer. the bars are 4" higher (and wider), the pegs are 2" lower, the suspension more forgiving, and has a powerband that is more useful for the street. i use it as a daily driver, weekend fun AND touring (multi thousand mile trips)
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj225/socal60r/z1000/DSC_8028.jpg

thats a very good looking bike

nice kawi bikedude :cheers

That thing would be alot of fun in the twisties.

My knees used to kill me on long agressive rides too.....................now that I track only.....no more pain and 100X the fun.
Hand numbness went away to.........:cheers

The problem I have is that my knee's currently get quite sore on longer rides to a point that I have to stop every 20-30 minutes after a good set of curves. I find i'm stretching a lot more than everyone on my rides. I'm not excessively tall (5'10).

The issue I have (i think) is that my leg is bent too far back.Maybe you should start working on your BP? Maybe relax a bit to remove constant strain and start moving on your bike. That will force your muscles to work and your blood flow increase.

At least I had almost the same problem as you have (but I was getting tired after long dull roads w/o corners)

Maybe you should start working on your BP? Maybe relax a bit to remove constant strain and start moving on your bike. That will force your muscles to work and your blood flow increase.

At least I had almost the same problem as you have (but I was getting tired after long dull roads w/o corners)

that seems to be working, i'm trying to move a bit more on my bike. Never had much of a problem , i think it's age that's catching up. I'm 180 lbs and can squat 300 lbs , but i ride like 20+ minutes in a straight line or mild curves i'm aching. pathetic little girl i am...

18 yrs. suffering from Osgood Slatters disease, in laymans similiar to knee arthritis. About to finish up my 14th year of weight training, I ride street and track but take Move Free try it. Your vag. should't be hurting this much!

Check with Pro-Lux, he makes highly adjustable plates to help your foot positioning.

My knees used to kill me on long agressive rides too.....................now that I track only.....no more pain and 100X the fun.
Hand numbness went away to.........:cheers
+100. Don't care what anyone says, gixxers are not good street/touring bikes unless you are under 25. Standards are way better for around town. Had a gix 750 my primary bike a few years ago, the novelty wore off after a few months when my knees were killing me too. Sold it. Then Bought my Street Triple and enjoyed riding again. Next picked up a gix 600 for the track and love it. Right tool for the right job.

good to know. I was doubting my masculinity for a second there on my pain tolerance.

I did notice with a passenger, it's even tougher on the knee's.

I'll just have to superman over the bike more and do my stretches. :punk

Check with Pro-Lux, he makes highly adjustable plates to help your foot positioning.

^^

I jack the rearsets up for the track, and almost the lowest position for the street. I can't go on long rides without major knee/ankle pain. The adjustable rearset plates work well to remedy that.