I haven't noticed this until today but...

py2e · April 24th, 2009, 10:07 PM

my crotch really hurts from a long ride ><...

maybe I just grew a pair, but i'm thinking of getting a cup or something.

kutelilkittie · April 24th, 2009, 10:09 PM

do u get the butterfly effect too?

komohana · April 24th, 2009, 10:14 PM

have you considered a movie career perhaps?

ya need to position yer body parts...the law of gravity has things rolling downhill and settling at the low point so plan accordingly. make some stops, stretch and unpack yer package/s...ya know..get the blood flowing...
(...on second thought...)

ANYWAY....pace yourself my friend. know you've got youth on your side but trust me, your nutz and buttz will appreciate it...!

next!

Nickds7 · April 25th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Standing at stoplights seems to help...

ninjabrewer · April 25th, 2009, 12:32 AM

ooooooooook

Sound Wave · April 25th, 2009, 02:22 AM

the stock seating position sux. my corbin seat took care of that. or, i guess you could shave the foam padding.

py2e · April 25th, 2009, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

the stock seating position sux. my corbin seat took care of that. or, i guess you could shave the foam padding.

i'm seriously considering it, but i thought it only helped with the butt area?

Mista Bob · April 25th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Just stand up on the pegs and make an 'adjustment' every now and then like I do. *

Gets you weird looks (very weird looks...) but hey it works.

*Follow advice at your own peril, I can't be held responsible for any law suits, restraining orders and or tickets.

TrueFaith · April 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

i'm seriously considering it, but i thought it only helped with the butt area?

+1 on the Corbin. The stock seat slopes forward too much and forces your crotch into the tank. The Corbin seat is flatter and is much more comfortable on long rides.

TnNinjaGirl · April 25th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

my crotch really hurts from a long ride ><...

maybe I just grew a pair, but i'm thinking of getting a cup or something.

I'm glad someone else brought this up. I've been having the same problem too and was just too embarrassed to ask...

Angel-be-Good · April 25th, 2009, 08:19 AM

Support yourself more with your feet/legs. Even if you're not always standing up, put most of your weight into the foot pegs. Over bumps, you should sort of float off of the seat enough to save your homies.

Sound Wave · April 25th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

i'm seriously considering it, but i thought it only helped with the butt area?

well, i would imagine if you cut the padding right, then you could adjust the whole sloping of the seat. that way you wouldn't be angled forward anymore. i haven't done it, but that is what i would think.

Snake · April 25th, 2009, 09:31 AM

I've got to change out my seat cover so I figured this would be the perfect time to add some extra padding to help solve this problem.

mike_sema · April 25th, 2009, 10:33 AM

what I did for this was shave the seat the stock seat felt like I was sitting on a water logged 4x4 or a big ass tampon I ended up taking almost an inch off the seat all the way around it and flattening it out some and it wasn't hard to do at all and I have no problems anymore

ninjabrewer · April 25th, 2009, 10:58 AM

I have a dirty perverted mind, but it is a good thing that DO have some sense, because I thought of some real zingers from the comments on this thread.

But, for real, shifting your position around, sliding back every few minutes, helps ease the pressure on the sensitive areas. I have thought about getting a corbin seat in the future. My first ride around the island, I stopped and looked around at some of the scenic areas for several minutes, that helped. Never had a "long ride" yet.

nb

Snake · April 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutelilkittie

do u get the butterfly effect too?

Just what is the butterfly effect?
Is that when you get ohh the bike and walk like a cowboy with your legs bowed out?

randomwalk101 · April 25th, 2009, 12:20 PM

to solve the sliding forward problem, i just probe my 10" rock hard woody against the tank...but then i afraid i'd poke a hole in my prescious tank in an emergency stoppie so I got Corbin instead

Kurosaki · April 25th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

my crotch really hurts from a long ride ><...

maybe I just grew a pair, but i'm thinking of getting a cup or something.

Stop humping the tank all the time. Move back a little... Even just an inch or two will do.

Flashmonkey · April 25th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

maybe I just grew a pair, but i'm thinking of getting a cup or something.

Haha i'm pretty sure adding another hard, plastic object "down there" will just make things worse

Try under armor compression shorts maybe? It might help keep things in place. I used to use that for Muay Thai classes and it kept things from moving around unecessarily...if you catch my drift

Sailariel · April 25th, 2009, 02:06 PM

This is a serious reply. If you are contemplating a long ride you need the proper equipment. Go to Dick`s Sporting Goods or a bicycle shop of your choice, and buy some Cycling Shorts. These shorts have a chamois in the crotch area. You do NOT wear underwear with these shorts. You also buy some "Butt Butter"--which is a lubricating cream, which you apply liberally to your crotch area (Same rule for our ladies). You can save some money and use Bag Balm which is available in most drug stores. You then put on your jeans or riding pants. I can guarantee that your problem will be solved--a damn sight less expensive than a Corbin. I am a long distance bicyclist and I do a lot of "Centuries" 100mi rides" I also have no problem whatsoever doing a 500 miler on my stock Ninjette. The secret is Cycling Shorts and Butt Butter. Look in your Aerostich Catalogue, and you will see cycling shorts advertised at a premium price. I always wear cycle shorts under my Icon riding pants for anything over 100 miles. On Monday I will be going on a 500 miler and will be gone for a week. I suspect that I will put 1500 miles on the bike in the next eight days. I will be well rested and will not have the chafe that a lot of people complain about.

komohana · April 25th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

This is a serious reply. If you are contemplating a long ride you need the proper equipment. Go to Dick`s Sporting Goods or a bicycle shop of your choice, and buy some Cycling Shorts. These shorts have a chamois in the crotch area...

this local harley riding buddy took a trip to the states and did some long distance riding. a partner of his from ca. told him about these cycle shorts and he said it made all the difference...
forgot about that till alex mentioned...

ninjabrewer · April 25th, 2009, 05:19 PM

At one time, I also was a very avid cyclist and I had forgot about those shorts. I still mine, I will have to try that, thanks Alex.

nb

CC Cowboy · April 25th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Cut your nuts off. Problem solved. Or just get married, your wife will do it for you.

Only kidding, sorta.

py2e · April 25th, 2009, 07:00 PM

I will give these suggestions a try... thanks guys!

1) Bicycling shorts
2) Corbin seats
3) Cut my... nah chills.

kutelilkittie · April 25th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

Just what is the butterfly effect?
Is that when you get ohh the bike and walk like a cowboy with your legs bowed out?

well imagine your skin from that area sticking to ur legs...like butterfly wings...also know as the "bat wing"

Nemy · April 26th, 2009, 12:38 PM

LOL to the topic! Seriously, though, I haven't tried the bike shorts though I will be getting them in the near future. But use your thighs more to hold you steady when you're riding/braking so the boys don't get too crunched up. And long stretches of road, like someone already posted, you can sit back or even lean back a bit...

Snake · April 26th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the explanation Jen.

Nemy · April 26th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

Thanks for the explanation Jen.

lol and thanks for the image...

CC Cowboy · April 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Left this morning at 8, just got back and it's 5. Nuts OK! You just need to ride more.

TrueFaith · April 26th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Bike shorts or not, the stock Ninja seat will still push your crotch into the tank. My Corbin is big enough that I can move around more and flatter than the stock seat, but I wouldn't go removing more foam from a custom Corbin. Either you like them or you don't, but most do. If you really want to customize I'd chop up the stock seat foam to your liking and then get a new seat cover from Custom Seat Creations for short money.

Angel-be-Good · April 26th, 2009, 04:19 PM

I totally forgot that I used to ride with my crotch against the gas tank. I really don't have any trouble keeping my arse against the backstop of my rear seat cowl now, keeping my goodies well out of harm's way.

Cali619 · April 27th, 2009, 09:51 AM

you can just slide back on the seat when the crotch starts to get saddle sore. When you tuck down at high speed you have to slide back on the seat so that should help a bit.

muffinman · April 27th, 2009, 02:43 PM

My nuts hurt after a 5-10 min ride to campus... I thought it was normal, lol.

CC Cowboy · April 27th, 2009, 06:13 PM

If riding that short of ride (or anyone that is having this problem) you need to put ice on your nuts for at least 20 minutes. If you can get dry ice it will only take 5 minutes.

For all you guys that are pretending to complain that your nuts hurt just so you can rub them, you're sick. For all you girls that want to know what it is like (you don't want to know).

EJ30157 · April 27th, 2009, 06:32 PM

^^

Good old Enzo

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 27th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutelilkittie

well imagine your skin from that area sticking to ur legs...like butterfly wings...also know as the "bat wing"

muffinman · April 27th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

If riding that short of ride (or anyone that is having this proble) you need to put ice on your nuts for at least 20 minutes. If you can get dry ice it will only take 5 minutes.

For all you guys that are pretending to complain that your nuts hurt just so you can rub them, you're sick. For all you girls that want to know what it is like (you don't want to know).

I'm rubbing them right now just thinking about it.

CC Cowboy · April 28th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutelilkittie

well imagine your skin from that area sticking to ur legs...like butterfly wings...also know as the "bat wing"

Bat wing? I was thinking more on the line of a grilled cheese sandwich.

Flashmonkey · April 28th, 2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Bat wing? I wasa thinking more on the line of a grilled cheese sandwich.

Tintkng · May 4th, 2009, 09:34 AM

haha...bat wing..havent seen waiting in a while. yesterday i went on a 160 mile trip and my boys were doing great the whole way....but my a$$ on the other hand...not so much. it made my ride miserable and i just wanted to go home. is this from not riding that often, or is the stock seat just not meant for long rides?

April 24th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#1
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	I haven't noticed this until today but... my crotch really hurts from a long ride ><... maybe I just grew a pair, but i'm thinking of getting a cup or something. __________________________________________________

April 24th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#2
kutelilkittie Jackalope Master Name: Jen Location: Northern NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawi Green Ninja 250CF Yoshi FullCowlAM Ducati blinkersGhetto tail chop Posts: 30	do u get the butterfly effect too? __________________________________________________

April 24th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#3
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	have you considered a movie career perhaps? ya need to position yer body parts...the law of gravity has things rolling downhill and settling at the low point so plan accordingly. make some stops, stretch and unpack yer package/s...ya know..get the blood flowing... (...on second thought...) ANYWAY....pace yourself my friend. know you've got youth on your side but trust me, your nutz and buttz will appreciate it...! next! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 25th, 2009, 12:32 AM	#5
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	ooooooooook __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

April 25th, 2009, 08:19 AM	#11
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Support yourself more with your feet/legs. Even if you're not always standing up, put most of your weight into the foot pegs. Over bumps, you should sort of float off of the seat enough to save your homies. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 25th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#4
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Standing at stoplights seems to help...

April 25th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#6
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	the stock seating position sux. my corbin seat took care of that. or, i guess you could shave the foam padding.

April 25th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#8
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Just stand up on the pegs and make an 'adjustment' every now and then like I do. * Gets you weird looks (very weird looks...) but hey it works. *Follow advice at your own peril, I can't be held responsible for any law suits, restraining orders and or tickets.

April 25th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#13
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I've got to change out my seat cover so I figured this would be the perfect time to add some extra padding to help solve this problem.

April 25th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#14
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	what I did for this was shave the seat the stock seat felt like I was sitting on a water logged 4x4 or a big ass tampon I ended up taking almost an inch off the seat all the way around it and flattening it out some and it wasn't hard to do at all and I have no problems anymore __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 25th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#15
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I know that... I have a dirty perverted mind, but it is a good thing that DO have some sense, because I thought of some real zingers from the comments on this thread. But, for real, shifting your position around, sliding back every few minutes, helps ease the pressure on the sensitive areas. I have thought about getting a corbin seat in the future. My first ride around the island, I stopped and looked around at some of the scenic areas for several minutes, that helped. Never had a "long ride" yet. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

April 25th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#17
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	to solve the sliding forward problem, i just probe my 10" rock hard woody against the tank...but then i afraid i'd poke a hole in my prescious tank in an emergency stoppie so I got Corbin instead

April 25th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#20
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	This is a serious reply. If you are contemplating a long ride you need the proper equipment. Go to Dick`s Sporting Goods or a bicycle shop of your choice, and buy some Cycling Shorts. These shorts have a chamois in the crotch area. You do NOT wear underwear with these shorts. You also buy some "Butt Butter"--which is a lubricating cream, which you apply liberally to your crotch area (Same rule for our ladies). You can save some money and use Bag Balm which is available in most drug stores. You then put on your jeans or riding pants. I can guarantee that your problem will be solved--a damn sight less expensive than a Corbin. I am a long distance bicyclist and I do a lot of "Centuries" 100mi rides" I also have no problem whatsoever doing a 500 miler on my stock Ninjette. The secret is Cycling Shorts and Butt Butter. Look in your Aerostich Catalogue, and you will see cycling shorts advertised at a premium price. I always wear cycle shorts under my Icon riding pants for anything over 100 miles. On Monday I will be going on a 500 miler and will be gone for a week. I suspect that I will put 1500 miles on the bike in the next eight days. I will be well rested and will not have the chafe that a lot of people complain about.

April 25th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#22
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	At one time, I also was a very avid cyclist and I had forgot about those shorts. I still mine, I will have to try that, thanks Alex. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

April 25th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#23
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Cut your nuts off. Problem solved. Or just get married, your wife will do it for you. Only kidding, sorta. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 25th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#24
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	I will give these suggestions a try... thanks guys! 1) Bicycling shorts 2) Corbin seats 3) Cut my... nah chills. __________________________________________________

April 26th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#26
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	LOL to the topic! Seriously, though, I haven't tried the bike shorts though I will be getting them in the near future. But use your thighs more to hold you steady when you're riding/braking so the boys don't get too crunched up. And long stretches of road, like someone already posted, you can sit back or even lean back a bit...

April 26th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#27
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks for the explanation Jen.

April 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#29
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Left this morning at 8, just got back and it's 5. Nuts OK! You just need to ride more. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 26th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#30
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Bike shorts or not, the stock Ninja seat will still push your crotch into the tank. My Corbin is big enough that I can move around more and flatter than the stock seat, but I wouldn't go removing more foam from a custom Corbin. Either you like them or you don't, but most do. If you really want to customize I'd chop up the stock seat foam to your liking and then get a new seat cover from Custom Seat Creations for short money.

April 26th, 2009, 04:19 PM	#31
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	I totally forgot that I used to ride with my crotch against the gas tank. I really don't have any trouble keeping my arse against the backstop of my rear seat cowl now, keeping my goodies well out of harm's way. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 27th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#32
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	you can just slide back on the seat when the crotch starts to get saddle sore. When you tuck down at high speed you have to slide back on the seat so that should help a bit. __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

April 27th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#33
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	My nuts hurt after a 5-10 min ride to campus... I thought it was normal, lol.

April 27th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#34
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	If riding that short of ride (or anyone that is having this problem) you need to put ice on your nuts for at least 20 minutes. If you can get dry ice it will only take 5 minutes. For all you guys that are pretending to complain that your nuts hurt just so you can rub them, you're sick. For all you girls that want to know what it is like (you don't want to know). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; April 28th, 2009 at 05:45 AM.

April 27th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#35
EJ30157 Kelly Kim's Friend Name: EJ Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): (Used to)2008 Green 250R, 2007 Ninja ZX-6R Posts: 77	^^ Good old Enzo

May 4th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#40
Tintkng ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Cincinnati Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 66	haha...bat wing..havent seen waiting in a while. yesterday i went on a 160 mile trip and my boys were doing great the whole way....but my a$$ on the other hand...not so much. it made my ride miserable and i just wanted to go home. is this from not riding that often, or is the stock seat just not meant for long rides? __________________________________________________ 2008 Red Ninja 250r

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