Adjustments to the bike for added safety and performance for off street riding

1. Remove Cramp Busters - these present a hazard and are not recommended for off-road riding. Consider not using Cramp Busters on the street as well, because when taking a right corner, it doesn’t allow for you to push forward on the handlebars to initiate the lean for effective counter steering. If you push forward like you should, the Cramp Buster you will cause the motorcycle to accelerate and go wide in the corner and very likely off the road. Cramp Busters = BAD IDEA ALTOGETHER!

2. Remove removable throttle locks - these present a hazard and are not recommended for off-road riding.

3.  If using a tank bag - it’s recommended you use a smaller profile.  The larger bags limit your ability to ride in the standing forward position, especially for hill climbs.

7. Angle the bars for the best standing/seated position (compromise between standing and seated position) If changing the angle to the bars isn’t enough, consider bar risers.

8. After adjusting the bars and/or adding risers, adjust the controls for the best standing and seated positions (again compromise between standing and seated position). What you are looking for is a fairly flat wrist when you are using the brake or clutch.

4. Hard panniers are discouraged for off-street riding.  They limit your ability to dab and present a hazard of you getting your foot caught while dabbing and/or if you do down.

5. Remove the rubber from your foot pegs.  They present a traction problem and you can slip off them when they are muddy or wet.  I recommend wider aftermarket foot pegs. They reduce foot fatigue and give you a better platform for using the pegs to help with steering. Larger pegs can also be used for a chair, coffee holder and much much more. LOL

6. Make sure your rear brake lever is level with your foot peg. Otherwise, using your rear brake will be very hard to reach and use while standing. There are aftermarket brake systems you can add to your existing rear brake lever or you can modify the lever by using rocks or scrap wood by drilling a hole in the wood and attaching with zip ties.