New Spyder driver that get sore after 1.5 driving.

[renejean.aube]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new owner of a st-s Spyder and twice I went for a 2 hours ride. I got sore in my private area, sorry if I offend anyone. I know that a man can complain for the little things, but this is no joke. I'm not stuck on the tank area when I drive and I wear briefs. Has anyone had this problem and any suggestions? I'm suppose to go on a 5 hours run with the guys in 3 weeks and I really don't want to cancel?

Thanks in advance
Auber29


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[tigerdr]

You need an AirHawks seat cushion and you can buy it from Canada Motorcycle (Montreal).

www.canadamotorcycle.ca

 

[ARtraveler]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new owner of a st-s Spyder and twice I went for a 2 hours ride. I got sore in my private area, sorry if I offend anyone. I know that a man can complain for the little things, but this is no joke. I'm not stuck on the tank area when I drive and I wear briefs. Has anyone had this problem and any suggestions? I'm suppose to go on a 5 hours run with the guys in 3 weeks and I really don't want to cancel?

Thanks in advance
Auber29


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It's that soft seat. Start with a sheepskin gel or an AirHawk. A hundred or so rather than $500 plus for a different seat. The BRP comfort seat is $649 and an improvement. Two inch setback and more firm padding. After that--the sky is the limit.

A lot of us feel or have felt your pain. :yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Try this..!!

get some good ryding pants that have gussets in the crotch. You can't imagine the difference...:thumbup: I get heavy firehose pants from Duluth Trading...

 

[samewok]

Get a airhawk.

 

[Dudley]

I had the same problem years ago. On one of my 2 week tours I met a Guzzi rider (I had a 1971 BMW R/5) with stock seat. I mentioned that to him and he said don't wear underwear. He said the extra material serves no purpose except to aggravate. It works!

 

[renejean.aube]

Thanks everyone for the great advice. I thought I was the only one with this situation. I'm looking at an airhawk.


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[Motorcycledave]

All you need is .....

You can cure that with a GEL kit from motorcycledave.com
in the kit you get the MEDICAL GRADE GEL the same you see
in hospital beds so people don't get bed sores, It is easy to install
comes with everything needed except a staple gun. All for only $79.95
It fits under the upholstery is never seen from the outside can't be stolen
"unless they steel your seat" and makes all the difference.. No more pressure points.
If you can't do it your self any GOOD AUTOMOTIVE upholstery shop in your area can
for about $100.00 depending where you live and labor costs.
Check it out on my website.
Ride Safe
Dave

Hi everyone,

I'm a new owner of a st-s Spyder and twice I went for a 2 hours ride. I got sore in my private area, sorry if I offend anyone. I know that a man can complain for the little things, but this is no joke. I'm not stuck on the tank area when I drive and I wear briefs. Has anyone had this problem and any suggestions? I'm suppose to go on a 5 hours run with the guys in 3 weeks and I really don't want to cancel?

Thanks in advance
Auber29


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[Bob Denman]

And... :welcome: :2thumbs:
I think that they've already gotten to the "Bottom" of the problem now...

 

[cuznjohn]

i would also try a gel seat. it takes time to make the bike yours, trial and error makes it all better, i hope

 

[kbwitt]

The right brand of underware will solve problem.

Get some SAXX underware. You can buy on line. .Amazon sells them. $25.00 a pair but your pair will love you for it. The Stay cool underware, Cycle Gear sells also good for this problem.
Kenn

 

[bmccaffrey]

Bicycle shorts work also.
Extra padding :thumbup:

 

[finless]

You have to find what makes you comfortable!

Everyone is different....

Here is my story. Hope it helps.

Bob

 

[Mr. White]

Some nice hand lotion applied to the "tender" area(s) sure helps. Try it, it works for me. :spyder2:

 

[finless]

Some nice hand lotion applied to the "tender" area(s) sure helps. Try it, it works for me. :spyder2:

OMG.... that is a vision I did not need to see.... kidding

Underwear and the seams in your underwear can make a HUGE difference.... Google search riding underwear. Makes a big difference!

Bob

 

[bmccaffrey]

Some nice hand lotion applied to the "tender" area(s) sure helps. Try it, it works for me. :spyder2:

WHAAAAAAT. We Talking Same Subject :yikes:

 

[Raknid]

Bicycle shorts work also.
Extra padding :thumbup:

I was going to suggest something similar. You can get bicycling underwear at many places including Amazon. They have integrated padding in the nether regions. I use for bicycling (I don't look good in bike shorts and can wear these under cargo shorts) and the ones I get are $14 USD on Amazon.

Edit - I also use an Alaska Sheepskin on my BMW seat with good result

 

[Dan McNally]

I experienced the same pains with my stock seat within an hour. A sheepskin and a gelpad added, perhaps 30 minutes . . . I went with an AirHawk-R which made all the difference in the world. I can ride all day, now, with no issues. In April and early May, I rode 5390 miles in 15 days . . . the AirHawk R is a bit different than the other AirHawks, and has a channel in the middle where those "private parts" are located . . . minimizes pressure, there.

You will need to pay close attention to the directions with regard to how much air goes in it . . . it doesn't take much . . . you sit in it, rather than on it!

 

[Bob Denman]

Some nice hand lotion applied to the "tender" area(s) sure helps. Try it, it works for me. :spyder2:

:shocked: George,
How does your Missus find the time to manage THIS "Labor of Love"? :dontknow:

And No; we really don't need a link to any Youtube videos about this! :yikes:

 

[Ex-Rocket]

I can't imagine why any of our Spydergirls haven't chimmed in yet as to having the same type of problem.opcorn:opcorn: