You know, I love my 98 VFR in so many ways. However I've lost count how many times I have crushed the boys against the backside of the fuel tank! The seat on the 91 was much more forgiving. I don't recall ever being in groin pain while riding it. It's a good thing that I have completed my obligation to the species as this bike may handicap my abilities to replicate. I don't really expect any replies to this thread but I just thaought it would give you a laugh or .........two.:tongue:
I sympathize with your dilemna. You must have similar arm/torso length dimensions as me, as I too have experienced this "pressing" issue. My '01 VFR is the same as yours, assuming stock seat, clip-ons, etc. My first thought is to consider Helibars (see coloradovfr's post today); I'm eager to hear if they provide a difference. It's true that the sporting crouch can cause misery to the lower back, but let's not forget about the lower "front." Assuming the Heli's cause a slightly more rearward weight distribution, and less front end weighting, does anyone detect any significant handling degradation using them? If not, I may consider getting them. If your arm length/reach to the bars is not an issue, then a different seat might be a fix. However, I have found that something like a Corbin (on a different bike) places you more upright (good for the gonads), but increases the reach to the bars- a compromise. Surgical arm extensions are another option, though I have not seen them in the aftermarket. Castration is the final option, but I hear you lose too much horsepower. Good luck!
well, I use the helibars and occasionally have the same problem if I'm hard braking much or engine braking. Uusually if I clench the knees on the tank, it's not any kind of a problem. Plus, I have the sargent seat, and I seem to stick pretty much in one spot until I try to move. It's has a unique covering that holds to the butt pretty good, at least in jeans. I don't have leathers so cant compare them.
Gripping the tank with the knees helps. I would suggest a tank pad, but they don't look like they would help much, but something is better than nothing. I don't really notice because I am used to sitting up at the tank from when I raced motocross. Castration? hmmm way to much HP loss for my tastes. I haven't seen the arm extensions either but then I would think you would be the talk of the office water cooler, "did you see so and so. He got arm extensions and now his knuckles almost drag the ground like a gorilla's". LOL Hair implants would be the next step. :roll:
