Falling a sleep

[kvanek]

If I ride more than 30 min my "junk" gets numb/falls a sleep.
As you all know this is not a nice condition.
The way I see it is I am apparently sitting on a nerve of some sort that runs into my groin area.
Will some handlebar risers fix this to take some pressure off whatever is being pinched? I also occasionally have this problem on a bicycle.
Is there a fix for this?

btw it is a 2009 FZ6

 

[Jblk9695]

Believe it or not if you have a lot of hair in that area shaving off most of it will leave a lot more room for your junk. Are you sitting right against the tank? Moving the bars up and back a bit will help and give you more room to move around on the seat. Changing the style of underwear might help. Just a few ideas. Hope you find a solution.

Jerry

 

[2006_FZ6]

My buns usually fall asleep after a longer duration (3+ hours). But not always. Haven't experienced any other areas falling asleep. Try not to sit so close to the tank?

 

[Vertigo]

Have to agree with the others, it seems like you are sitting too close to the tank. I have an 09 as well and I have not experienced this, even on 2+ hour cruises. Had my butt fall asleep on long trips, but nothing else so far.

 

[kvanek]

Is it the vibration off the tank or just pressure?
I dont know if I am up on that tank or not. I will have to pay attention to that.

 

[jcfz6]

Yes I would say sit a little further back from the tank as well. Scoot your butt up to the edge of the passenger seat ridge and go from there. I rode for over 5hrs two weekends ago and nothing fell asleep, just got a few leg cramps, and I'm 6'1" about 240lb so there plenty crammed onto the little FZ, haha.

 

[Esra]

Grip the tank more with your legs.
Site further back on the seat.

Oh and shave a bit (makes it look bigger anyway) :thumbup:

 

[discobiscuit]

Most people have to pay for that sort of thing, consider it a good thing!
All joking aside had the same issue today, I would have to agree that I was sitting too far forward and probably cut off circulation.

 

[The Dude]

My buns usually fall asleep after a longer duration (3+ hours). But not always. Haven't experienced any other areas falling asleep. Try not to sit so close to the tank?

:hijack:

I wish my butt would fall asleep! Anything to ease the pain :spank:

 

[Powerman]

Grip the tank more with your legs.
Site further back on the seat.

Oh and shave a bit (makes it look bigger anyway) :thumbup:

The shorter the grass, the taller the tree.:thumbup:

 

[Kazza]

If I ride more than 30 min my "junk" gets numb/falls a sleep.
As you all know this is not a nice condition.
The way I see it is I am apparently sitting on a nerve of some sort that runs into my groin area.
Will some handlebar risers fix this to take some pressure off whatever is being pinched? I also occasionally have this problem on a bicycle.
Is there a fix for this?

btw it is a 2009 FZ6

Funny, I don't have this problem

 

[iSteve]

It's all about the underwear. I've had this problem a few times couldn't figure out why until someone here mentioned the underwear thing on a old thread. Last sunday 4 hour ride and happy as a clam.

 

[Signal 50]

I stand up often on long rides. Especially when it's hot out and things are perspiring. I did two 250 mile rides last weekend. When I start off I make sure to position everything where it is most comfortable. I usually go about 50 miles without fidgeting. When I start to fidget, I stand up often. Lets some air move through your trousers and allows you to gently reposition the twig and berries into a comfortable position.

Also give some compression shorts a shot. I wear underarmour heat gear compression shorts. Keeps things in order and wicks the moisture away. Cotton boxers absorb moisture and can create a lot of irritation, which leads to a miserable ride.

 

[lytehouse]

Oh my Gawd....this is one of the funniest threads in awhile! :rof:

Like Kazza I don't have this problem either! In fact, I don't mind the vibration at all....:innocent:

 

[4drfocus]

Oh my Gawd....this is one of the funniest threads in awhile! :rof:

Like Kazza I don't have this problem either! In fact, I don't mind the vibration at all....:innocent:

Shuddup it's not funny it's a serious issue, seriously

anyways for me the stock seat would cause my butt to get sore after 2 hours, but it all went away after I switched to the firmer R6r seat.

 

[Jblk9695]

Oh my Gawd....this is one of the funniest threads in awhile! :rof:

Like Kazza I don't have this problem either! In fact, I don't mind the vibration at all....:innocent:

Don't the vibration make it kinda hard to concentrate on driving

 

[Kazza]

Oh my Gawd....this is one of the funniest threads in awhile! :rof:

Like Kazza I don't have this problem either! In fact, I don't mind the vibration at all....:innocent:

LMAO Bren.

:rof:

 

[FinalImpact]

You might try upping your fluid intake (h2o) and stretching to increase circulation. Both are a good thing so you have nothing to loose. . .

To me the stock FZ seat is inclined towards the tank, so when going down long step grades I have to grip the tank with my knees to stay put. But if you brake hard it can lead to a rack-N-stack; Not good :thumbdown:

 

[FinalImpact]

Oh my Gawd....
In fact, I don't mind the vibration at all....:innocent:

You should trade bikes with kvanek, it'll make every ride a pleasure!

Or just sit in the driveway revving your motor. . . haha!

 

[g8anos]

Try to sit back, relax and move periodically to keep the blood circulation flowing

Under accel- or deceleration try, as stated above, to press your knees against the tank.

On long trips, I stretch my legs while riding, or stand up for a few seconds from time to time.

I wear cotton, tight boxer-shorts and am doing fine so far!

Oh, and I keep the grass mowed, too! (dunno if it helps though)