What is your preferred body position for dual-sport highway riding, esp. with high speed or high winds (and riding with dirt helmet)?

- torso forward (how much), upright, or leaning back?
- arches or balls of feet on pegs?
- tight or relaxed grip on handlebars?
- elbows up or down?
- seat position (forward, centered, or back)?
- weight is on pegs or on seat (or both)?
- back straight or flexed?
- head position?
- other?

I am interested in minimizing fatigue on two hour (and longer) rides.

I always ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs and a loose grip on the bars. I know that I have to move my whole foot to brake in that position. But that is how I am comfortable and have been for 25 years or so.

You don't have much choice but to lean forward a bit unless your number plate takes the wind off your chest. Every bike I have owned has a different sweet spot in the seat and where the number plate cuts the most wind. But I always ride with the pegs more or less directly under me.

In other words, what works for me on the street is the same position that works in the dirt. The real difference is that I am physically relaxed on the street. And, depending on the bike, maybe sitting a little further back on the seat.

As for a dirt bike helmet with a visor and goggles, it will always suck at highway speeds for any lengthy ride. There just isn't a way to make a visor work bombing along at 70 for a couple of hours. Which is the reason why street bike helmets are different and why I own one of each.

One big factor regarding fatigue, especially with dirt type helmet. I suggest wearing earplugs, as this will significantly reduce tension fatigue and allow you to ignore high wind and engine noises.

I get into a tuck like on downhill mtb or on a street bike. most weight on seat. Eyes just above the bars. Strong winds/high speed is tough with a dirt helmet. Adjusting the visor helps a lot. Get a MP3 player and the miles go by unnoticed. Change postion and take a break now and then if i get tired.