Put simply, after a good 20 miles or so at 55 to 60 mph, my testes are as numb as Hayden Christensen in the new Star Wars movies. My old CB750 caused the same issue, and the seat was much softer on that than the new CB1100. I'm thinking that the 919 would have the same problem, except for the nice forward lean. Any ideas to counteract the numbness? Am I the only one whose manhood feels like its iced down after a ride?
I would think leaning forward would make it worse. I can't believe I even responded to this thread!
(07-20-2013, 12:35 PM)Buffalohead_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I would think leaning forward would make it worse. I can't believe I even responded to this thread!
I guess I assumed as seasoned older men, we could discuss something like this without schoolboy silliness.
(07-20-2013, 12:50 PM)mrhonda1987_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (07-20-2013, 12:35 PM)Buffalohead_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I would think leaning forward would make it worse. I can't believe I even responded to this thread!
I guess I assumed as seasoned older men, we could discuss something like this without schoolboy silliness.
I guess I assumed as seasoned older men, we could discuss something like this without schoolboy silliness.
I was only kidding. I did give you my opinion. Some guys will refrain from going there at all.
mrhonda1987,
The more I think about your problem, it occurs to me that I have never had such a problem on any bike. Perhaps you might get checked out. It's probably not anything medical but it's something to consider. Especially, as you said, we are getting older.
No problems here either. Are you sliding forward on the stock seat by any chance?
This is a common problem on a bicycle. I would suggest moving around a little a trying to get the blood flow back. Sounds simple but that's what works for me on the pedal bike.
No issues on my bicycle or my 919.
Do you wear boxers, boxer briefs, or tighty-whities? I usually wear regular boxers most of the time, but on longer rides, I try to wear boxer briefs. They seems to keep things in place a little better. If you haven't tried them yet, you should pick up a few pairs of silk briefs that feel oh-so-nice
Maybe motorcycle seats should be designed with a slight "dip" at the front of the seat. I suppose a seat could be altered and recovered to prevent such a problem and relieve pressure on the crotch. It might make a difference, especially for long rides. I'm also wondering if an enlarged prostate could have something to do with it on some men. It pushes from the other direction and can be uncomfortable. It's a common problem with older men.
(07-20-2013, 01:51 PM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Do you wear boxers, boxer briefs, or tighty-whities? I usually wear regular boxers most of the time, but on longer rides, I try to wear boxer briefs. They seems to keep things in place a little better. If you haven't tried them yet, you should pick up a few pairs of silk briefs that feel oh-so-nice
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I was surprised 2 days ago when my Dr. told me to go back to the titie whities (actually, I have a drawer full of titie blackies). He said it's better on "the boys" if they don't flop around and are more snuggly protected and held in place. Who would have thought?