When do you hug the tank?

[Meh2u]

I never tuck, it hurts my ribs.

[brentsR6]

it hurts your ribs? cant say ive ever had that problem tucking down onto the tank

[Twinsen]

Originally Posted by kawagirl

Usually around 80, when I am passing an oncoming truck.

"Passing an oncoming truck." ???

So you hug the tank when you're on the wrong side of the road? Or when there's a truck in your lane coming torwards you? Shouldn't you just get out of it's way instead of hugging your tank?

[LifeLiberty]

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[LifeLiberty]

I think she means on the highway.

I tuck when I go down high street past OSU campus. (25 mph zone)
do this in 1st gear so your revs are up.

yeah, the chicks dig me

[03silvers]

i tuck above 100, or when im tired i rest on the tank

[Inky24]

It all depends. On a really windy day and im on the highway i will hug the tank. There are other days where im crusing along at 80 siting up without a problem. All depends on the situation

For the most part i like to stay somewhat upright. Usually on the highway i will just duck down a little bit so im not getting blasted by wind

EDIT - When it is really cold out during the winter and im on the highway i will tuck at 65-70 and just cruise along like that just cause im freezing my ass off and i try to stay warm

[BeerNinja]

1) when the temperature is below 50F

2) when I meet a big truck

3) when it's raining

4) when I try to exceed 80 mph on my 250.

5) when I take a 'change of posture' break on long (600-700 mile days) rides

[cole]

I don't find tucking comfortable at all so I don't do it until the wind becomes too much to bear, which is usually around 170.

[joberly]

Usually when the throttle is open, or if I am tired and want a rest, I'll lean over onto the tank bag.... nice breather.

[jtoker13]

In the rain and upward of 90 or 100

[raab610]

03silvers you're a newb and you said you tuck when you're going over 100, awesome man, way to raise my insurance rates when you get killed. thanks.

[sjlee]

I don't think there's a set speed to tuck behind the windscreen. Normally I do it when I get on the highway and the wind gets too much for me.

[feltted]

Not until around 80 or so, unless I am really tired. At high speed it is much more comfortable.

[ZeuSeason]

I hug the tank when I fart. Helps the air flow and if you aim it right, the guy behind you gets a wiff.