Kind of an off-color question (ladies be warned!)

DrX512 · 11-24-2004

Do any of you guys wear a cup or some kind of protection when riding? No, I am not referring to your standard 8oz drinking glass. I am asking because after riding around for two weeks now, I have noticed that I get quite uncomfortable at stops or on bumpy roads. Yeah....

QKENUF4U · 11-24-2004

dont sit so close to the tank.

ZX10 Guy · 11-25-2004

Sit back from the tank so you have some distance. Then to hold your seating position, use your legs and squeeze against the tank or frame.

Calamarichris · 11-25-2004

You don't by any chance ride a 636, do you? That tank is indeed a nutcracker.

No cup should be necessary. Eventually you develop enough callous down there to lose all sensation until riding becomes bearable. To accelerate the process ask some of your friends to kick you repeatedly while wearing riding boots. It's excrutiating at first, but riding is worth it, right?
-CCinC

P.S. Either that or try a different saddle or bike.

mikimoto · 11-27-2004

Actually, girls suffer too. Try riding a 'Z" - I call it the "coochie crusher". Because of its shape and angle, it slopes you toward the tank, and let me tell you, it is so uncomfortable after an hour of riding.

Miki

DrX512 · 11-28-2004

....

Well I found a solution. I now support myself during stops with my legs instead of my butt. It works quite well, I dont slide anywhere and my wrists dont get sore!

**Freakinout** · 11-28-2004

I shaved down the seat on my 500R so I could comfortably sit further away from the tank. It helps, but every once in awhile the boys get a reminder from the gas tank.

ZX6RRNewbie · 11-28-2004

What you need is a "Nut Protector" you can get one at any decent Motorcycle dealer. I've used one for years and haven't had a problem.

Check it out below:

ZX6RRNewbie · 11-28-2004

Stolen from another website:

ATTENTION ALL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS

Studies have shown numerous motorcycle injuries have occurred to a motorcyclists nuts due to pressure of the body against a motorcycle gas tank.

Remember, your nuts are your friends. Protect them.

Don't become a statistic. The last thing the emergency room wants to see is a motorcyclist brought in on a stretcher clinching his gonads.

Protective gear for all motorcyclists is a must. You wear gloves right? You wear a jacket right? You wear a helmet right? Don't ignore your most prized possession. Your family jewels.

Buy a patented NUT PROTECTOR today.

Remember, your manhood is at stake. Nut injuries can result in male sterility and impotence. What would you say to that uber-hottie at work that corners you by the company water jug and says she has been longing to have your baby? Give her what she wants.

Protect your nuts at all costs.

Buy a patented NUT PROTECTOR today.

Not sold in stores. Not available anywhere else except via this special Internet offer.

The NUT PROTECTOR is made of space age material. It is high quality. Each NUT PROTECTOR is meticulously assembled by hand in our own state of the art warehouse by our specially trained technicians. Don't let the safety of your nuts be compromised. Each and every NUT PROTECTOR is fully tested and inspected for defects in workmanship and the utmost highest quality is assured.

Tried of buying motorcycle accessories that doesn't fit your make and model of bike? Tired of sizing charts that do not accurately reflect proper sizing? Do you grow tired of uncertain modification to unsure a correct fit. You will NOT have that worry with the NUT PROTECTOR. The NUT PROTECTOR is personally guaranteed to fit each and every motorcycle ever made (past or present) regardless of the brand, make and model of motorcycle.

So order now. Via this special Internet offer, the NUT PROTECTOR is available for a special price. Not $99.99, not $79.99 or even $49.99, but for the amazingly unheard of LOW LOW price of only, $29.99.

Yes, that is correct. Only $29.99. And if you ride once a day or once a week, the NUT PROTECTOR is an awesome value. That's less than 1 cent a day. Best of all, your NUT PROTECTOR requires no maintenance, no adjustments and no special care whatsoever. And it is designed to last virtually a lifetime.

So WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Order now. At $29.99 the patented NUT PROTECTOR will not last long. Order now.

vaporgas2000 · 11-28-2004

ZX6RRNewbie,

I think herniated something, I'll send you the bill

*jukief* · 11-28-2004

LOL That's hysterical. Good steal!

My ex-husband was an avid bicyclist. He used to have a lot of problems in that area. We owned a tandem, and he'd have to stand up every 15 or 20 minutes to make adjustments and would always be numb by the time we got home from a ride. Of course, a motorcycle seat is quite different than a bicycle saddle!

My husband hasn't complained about this problem at all--either on his Beemer or on his FJR. He's a small guy, though (I'm talking about his heigth, guys, not that other place--he's 5'7"

), so that might be part of the reason.

As for me, I'm so comfortable on my stock Vulcan 1500 Classic seat that I can ride for hours with no discomfort.

Neo · 11-29-2004

Something that helps me out on road trips is a pair of bicycling shorts with a gel pad insert. I wear them instead of cotton underwear. They are comfortable, they wick moisture away from your body, and the lycra/spandex supports your leg muscles to reduce fatigue. They can be a bit pricey, but, hey, how much is your comfort worth?

*ispeed77* · 11-29-2004

just another reason why i am glad i ride a cruiser !!!

**Spok** · 11-29-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by ispeed77

just another reason why i am glad i ride a cruiser !!!

yep....my answer too!

*ispeed77* · 11-29-2004

not sure why they have a problem ? my butt might get a little numb, but the boys are always happy ! hehe, sorry sport riders !

ZX6RRNewbie · 11-29-2004

You're absolutely right ispeed77!

That's what we have to endure to go FAST

Not just put, put, put, put, put......like cruisers.

J/K

*ispeed77* · 11-29-2004

you know, i should have seen that coming. my sister-in-law's b/f rides a CBR600RR and you sound just like him. he knows he's got nothin on my nomad so he always throws the "speed thing" at me. that is, right after he asks me to carry his stuff for him !!! hehe, all in good fun.

ZX6RRNewbie · 11-29-2004

You guys left yourself wide open for that one ispeed77!

Oh and if I want to carry stuff I drive my Suburban!!

Anyway, just to set the recrod straight I'd love to have a cruiser, you know for those days when I want to take the wife along for a ride and put, put, put, put, put......along all day.

ZX6RRNewbie · 11-29-2004

Oh and until I have a cruiser, I'll just have to buy the NUT PROTECTOR!!

*ispeed77* · 11-29-2004

ok, i'll leave it alone now. although, let me know when you have to load up the suburban, and i'll tell you the story of living out of my bike for a week, camping every night ! hehe, sorry, i thought i could stop !!

11-24-2004	#1 (permalink)
DrX512 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 99	Kind of an off-color question (ladies be warned!) Do any of you guys wear a cup or some kind of protection when riding? No, I am not referring to your standard 8oz drinking glass. I am asking because after riding around for two weeks now, I have noticed that I get quite uncomfortable at stops or on bumpy roads. Yeah....

11-25-2004	#3 (permalink)
ZX10 Guy Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 158	Sit back from the tank so you have some distance. Then to hold your seating position, use your legs and squeeze against the tank or frame. __________________ 2004 ZX-10R 1989 Yamaha FZR400 Race Bike

11-27-2004	#5 (permalink)
mikimoto Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 77	Actually, girls suffer too. Try riding a 'Z" - I call it the "coochie crusher". Because of its shape and angle, it slopes you toward the tank, and let me tell you, it is so uncomfortable after an hour of riding. Miki __________________ I'm just a girl, little ol' me, don't let me out of your sight ...

11-28-2004	#7 (permalink)
Freakinout The Absentee Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,149	I shaved down the seat on my 500R so I could comfortably sit further away from the tank. It helps, but every once in awhile the boys get a reminder from the gas tank. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

11-28-2004	#8 (permalink)
ZX6RRNewbie Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LEANDER, TEXAS Posts: 447	What you need is a "Nut Protector" you can get one at any decent Motorcycle dealer. I've used one for years and haven't had a problem. Check it out below: __________________ '03 ZX-6RR http://www.stancourseymemorial.org

11-24-2004	#2 (permalink)
QKENUF4U AZ's Official Mechanic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: lake havasu city arizona Posts: 4,551	dont sit so close to the tank.

11-25-2004	#4 (permalink)
Calamarichris Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 607	You don't by any chance ride a 636, do you? That tank is indeed a nutcracker. No cup should be necessary. Eventually you develop enough callous down there to lose all sensation until riding becomes bearable. To accelerate the process ask some of your friends to kick you repeatedly while wearing riding boots. It's excrutiating at first, but riding is worth it, right? -CCinC P.S. Either that or try a different saddle or bike.

11-28-2004	#6 (permalink)
DrX512 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 99	.... Well I found a solution. I now support myself during stops with my legs instead of my butt. It works quite well, I dont slide anywhere and my wrists dont get sore!

11-28-2004	#9 (permalink)
ZX6RRNewbie Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LEANDER, TEXAS Posts: 447	Stolen from another website: ATTENTION ALL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS Studies have shown numerous motorcycle injuries have occurred to a motorcyclists nuts due to pressure of the body against a motorcycle gas tank. Remember, your nuts are your friends. Protect them. Don't become a statistic. The last thing the emergency room wants to see is a motorcyclist brought in on a stretcher clinching his gonads. Protective gear for all motorcyclists is a must. You wear gloves right? You wear a jacket right? You wear a helmet right? Don't ignore your most prized possession. Your family jewels. Buy a patented NUT PROTECTOR today. Remember, your manhood is at stake. Nut injuries can result in male sterility and impotence. What would you say to that uber-hottie at work that corners you by the company water jug and says she has been longing to have your baby? Give her what she wants. Protect your nuts at all costs. Buy a patented NUT PROTECTOR today. Not sold in stores. Not available anywhere else except via this special Internet offer. The NUT PROTECTOR is made of space age material. It is high quality. Each NUT PROTECTOR is meticulously assembled by hand in our own state of the art warehouse by our specially trained technicians. Don't let the safety of your nuts be compromised. Each and every NUT PROTECTOR is fully tested and inspected for defects in workmanship and the utmost highest quality is assured. Tried of buying motorcycle accessories that doesn't fit your make and model of bike? Tired of sizing charts that do not accurately reflect proper sizing? Do you grow tired of uncertain modification to unsure a correct fit. You will NOT have that worry with the NUT PROTECTOR. The NUT PROTECTOR is personally guaranteed to fit each and every motorcycle ever made (past or present) regardless of the brand, make and model of motorcycle. So order now. Via this special Internet offer, the NUT PROTECTOR is available for a special price. Not $99.99, not $79.99 or even $49.99, but for the amazingly unheard of LOW LOW price of only, $29.99. Yes, that is correct. Only $29.99. And if you ride once a day or once a week, the NUT PROTECTOR is an awesome value. That's less than 1 cent a day. Best of all, your NUT PROTECTOR requires no maintenance, no adjustments and no special care whatsoever. And it is designed to last virtually a lifetime. So WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Order now. At $29.99 the patented NUT PROTECTOR will not last long. Order now. __________________ '03 ZX-6RR http://www.stancourseymemorial.org

11-28-2004	#10 (permalink)
vaporgas2000 Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cape girardeau, mo. Posts: 487	ZX6RRNewbie, I think herniated something, I'll send you the bill __________________ 2002 meanstreak modified '74 and '75 honda cb750

11-28-2004	#11 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,469	LOL That's hysterical. Good steal! My ex-husband was an avid bicyclist. He used to have a lot of problems in that area. We owned a tandem, and he'd have to stand up every 15 or 20 minutes to make adjustments and would always be numb by the time we got home from a ride. Of course, a motorcycle seat is quite different than a bicycle saddle! My husband hasn't complained about this problem at all--either on his Beemer or on his FJR. He's a small guy, though (I'm talking about his heigth, guys, not that other place--he's 5'7" ), so that might be part of the reason. As for me, I'm so comfortable on my stock Vulcan 1500 Classic seat that I can ride for hours with no discomfort. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

11-29-2004	#12 (permalink)
Neo Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 408	Something that helps me out on road trips is a pair of bicycling shorts with a gel pad insert. I wear them instead of cotton underwear. They are comfortable, they wick moisture away from your body, and the lycra/spandex supports your leg muscles to reduce fatigue. They can be a bit pricey, but, hey, how much is your comfort worth? __________________ Agent Smith: Goodbye, Mr. Anderson. Neo: My name...is Neo! 2004 BMW R1150 RT

11-29-2004	#13 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	cruiser just another reason why i am glad i ride a cruiser !!! __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

11-29-2004	#15 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	complaining not sure why they have a problem ? my butt might get a little numb, but the boys are always happy ! hehe, sorry sport riders ! __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

11-29-2004	#16 (permalink)
ZX6RRNewbie Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LEANDER, TEXAS Posts: 447	You're absolutely right ispeed77! That's what we have to endure to go FAST Not just put, put, put, put, put......like cruisers. J/K __________________ '03 ZX-6RR http://www.stancourseymemorial.org

11-29-2004	#17 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	put put you know, i should have seen that coming. my sister-in-law's b/f rides a CBR600RR and you sound just like him. he knows he's got nothin on my nomad so he always throws the "speed thing" at me. that is, right after he asks me to carry his stuff for him !!! hehe, all in good fun. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

11-29-2004	#18 (permalink)
ZX6RRNewbie Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LEANDER, TEXAS Posts: 447	You guys left yourself wide open for that one ispeed77! Oh and if I want to carry stuff I drive my Suburban!! Anyway, just to set the recrod straight I'd love to have a cruiser, you know for those days when I want to take the wife along for a ride and put, put, put, put, put......along all day. __________________ '03 ZX-6RR http://www.stancourseymemorial.org

11-29-2004	#19 (permalink)
ZX6RRNewbie Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LEANDER, TEXAS Posts: 447	Oh and until I have a cruiser, I'll just have to buy the NUT PROTECTOR!! __________________ '03 ZX-6RR http://www.stancourseymemorial.org

11-29-2004	#20 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	ok ok, i'll leave it alone now. although, let me know when you have to load up the suburban, and i'll tell you the story of living out of my bike for a week, camping every night ! hehe, sorry, i thought i could stop !! __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

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