I've been on my FJ for a couple weeks now and really like it. Still sorting out an idle issue but Randy has been a great help.
But there's something that is causing me a little... uh... discomfort.
The way the seat is designed, the family jewels are squashed up against the front of the seat. It's a Corbin seat.
After I get off the bike, a couple things are a little sore.
I would think on a long ride, this would become a major issue.
Anyone else having this problem? Any ideas?
CASTRATION?
Quote from: ELIMINATOR on June 28, 2013, 11:21:09 AM
CASTRATION?
I knew that was coming. (There's no 'roll eyes' emoticon!)
1.) Bar risers may help. http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/GenMar-Y117-75-handle-bar-risers-p/gm%20y117.htm (http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/GenMar-Y117-75-handle-bar-risers-p/gm%20y117.htm)
2.) Reshape the seat ?
3.) Castration
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/150_03_05_12_3_42_55.jpeg)
Have someone reshape your seat like this:
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/jogi21/default/stool_for_men.jpg)
OMG just died laughing :sarcastic:
That like wooden seat is crazy funny, I have not gotten to ride mine yet but from just sitting on it I noticed that a little. I agree though thats why they made files to you can peel the leather up and file it down to how you like.
I got a Corbin... Now wifey wants ta know why I don`t have any such problem! (Basted) :cray:
Quote from: VaughanCustoms on June 28, 2013, 11:58:33 AM
thats why they made files to you can peel the leather up and file it down to how you like.
Wouldn`t that hurt!
It depends on which leather you are talking about... :crazy:
Joe
Quote from: JPaganel on June 28, 2013, 11:49:23 AM
Have someone reshape your seat like this:
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/jogi21/default/stool_for_men.jpg)
I thought about cutting a couple of strategically placed holes in the front of the seat...
My child siring days are over...
im sort of having the same issues, i can get comfortable if i adjust my jeans so im not 100% sure its the seat yet, most of the time its ok but every now and then i have to stop and do some re-arranging.
Sheepskin pad and lots of powder.
Anson
If you are having this problem on a Corbin then you are not using the throttle properly. My Corbin has a comfy amout of room in front when the throttle is twisted and the Kookaloo hump is preventing me from sliding off the back of the bike..... :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
On the odd occasion I ride in jeans I have noticed similar discomfort. They are simply not cut for the riding position on a bike and have no give. I mostly ride in synthetic gear. The pants look ill fitting when standing up but are cut to be comfortable in the riding position with zero restriction around my waist and no 'adjustments' required even when riding from dawn til dusk.
thats what i was starting to think noel with the jeans,plus being pudgy around the middle im sure doesnt help, also when their the size of coconuts , hehehe
Quote from: ribbert on June 28, 2013, 08:02:14 PM
On the odd occasion I ride in jeans I have noticed similar discomfort. They are simply not cut for the riding position on a bike and have no give. I mostly ride in synthetic gear. The pants look ill fitting when standing up but are cut to be comfortable in the riding position with zero restriction around my waist and no 'adjustments' required even when riding from dawn til dusk.
+1. I have certain jeans that I do not enjoy wearing on my bike (I have a corbin as well). it does feel like I am sliding forward on it though....ive whacked my balls on the tank a couple times coming off the throttle.no bueno
With a scalpell you can do many modifications. Well, you can use some other tool, too :shout:. But if it matter of seat, this can be usefull: http://diymotorcycleseat.com (http://diymotorcycleseat.com).
MatYI that's an interesting website.
Part of my problem is I'm 6'5" and 250 so I think the seat is a little small for me. Also my knees are just a tad too tall to fit nice into the cut-outs on the side of the tank.
Being tall was great for my basketball days but when you get older and don't fit in and on stuff it kinda becomes a hassle.
Oh well.
Quote from: Bminder on June 29, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
MatYI that's an interesting website.
Part of my problem is I'm 6'5" and 250 so I think the seat is a little small for me. Also my knees are just a tad too tall to fit nice into the cut-outs on the side of the tank.
Being tall was great for my basketball days but when you get older and don't fit in and on stuff it kinda becomes a hassle.
Oh well.
+1on that too. I got you by one inch and 15 lbs haha. I feel the same way, it was nice for b-ball and football (except injuries) but now I just hit my head on a lot of stuff and don't fit in to or on anything. Fml
Quote from: HARTLESS on June 29, 2013, 11:10:05 AM
Quote from: Bminder on June 29, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
MatYI that's an interesting website.
Part of my problem is I'm 6'5" and 250 so I think the seat is a little small for me. Also my knees are just a tad too tall to fit nice into the cut-outs on the side of the tank.
Being tall was great for my basketball days but when you get older and don't fit in and on stuff it kinda becomes a hassle.
Oh well.
+1on that too. I got you by one inch and 15 lbs haha. I feel the same way, it was nice for b-ball and football (except injuries) but now I just hit my head on a lot of stuff and don't fit in to or on anything. Fml
It's especially irritating when you can't fit in cool cars with sunroofs...
Maybe a different seat and lower pegs. and bar risers.
http://www.day-long.com/ (http://www.day-long.com/)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/150_17_03_13_5_29_21_1.jpeg)
Quote from: Bminder on June 29, 2013, 11:17:55 AM
Quote from: HARTLESS on June 29, 2013, 11:10:05 AM
Quote from: Bminder on June 29, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
MatYI that's an interesting website.
Part of my problem is I'm 6'5" and 250 so I think the seat is a little small for me. Also my knees are just a tad too tall to fit nice into the cut-outs on the side of the tank.
Being tall was great for my basketball days but when you get older and don't fit in and on stuff it kinda becomes a hassle.
Oh well.
or just cars in general!lol
+1on that too. I got you by one inch and 15 lbs haha. I feel the same way, it was nice for b-ball and football (except injuries) but now I just hit my head on a lot of stuff and don't fit in to or on anything. Fml
It's especially irritating when you can't fit in cool cars with sunroofs...
Mark, is that saddle specific to the fj or did you have to have it custom made. Looks really good. Big R
Quote from: markmartin on June 29, 2013, 11:40:06 AM
Maybe a different seat and lower pegs. and bar risers.
http://www.day-long.com/ (http://www.day-long.com/)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/150_17_03_13_5_29_21_1.jpeg)
Is that your bike? I like that seat.
I went to that webpage and they don't list seats for the FJ...
I'll trade you for my Corbin!
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I had the seat made by Daylong seats in Ca. They strip the seat off and build their version on your seat frame. I sent them an extra Corbin FJ seat I had. I use a gunfighter and lady when I ride solo and the 'Daylong' when I'm riding with my wife as pillion. I'm assuming they could do the same on the OEM frame/pan. Its a comfortable seat. Good cheek support. It's well made and my wife loves it. I welded 'wings' to a Corbin backrest I had to make it larger and had them cover this as well.
They (Daylong) are also making a slightly different style seat now that I think isn't quite as wide. I think they call it a 'sport seat'. Anyway if you're interested, I'd give them a call, they're pretty easy to talk to, accommodating, and the service was good.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/150_27_04_13_9_23_44_2.jpeg)
That's sweet Markmartin!
Unless you are one of the 0.0001% that have retained the svelte proportions of your youth, any pants that look good or stay up unassisted while walking around are not going to be comfortable riding in.
I wear synthetic pants with braces and to hell with how good I look in the shop window. I have them adjusted so when sitting on the bike there is no restriction anywhere, which means without the braces they fall down when I get off.
The comfort level could be likened to riding in your underwear, only warmer and better protected.
Arnie, saw this at Moriac yesterday. There was also a Bonneville in the same condition with him. They had both pulled over to investigate oil leaks! The Bonny only had 60km on it since the restoration and leaking already.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/9180481956_cff26f096a_c.jpg)
Noel
Noel,
Thanks for the pic of the Norton Fastback 750.
That one looks amazing for a bike now 42-44 yrs old.
(I guess that's what you get when Leon starts polishing)
re: Oil leak......
Lots of places for leaks. The large primary cover is held on with only 1 bolt and uses an O-ring for attempted sealing. And, unless the case halves are perfectly flat, they'll leak too. Yamabond has helped immensely here for all vertical split crankcases. At least you never wondered if it had oil... if it leaked, all was well. :-)
Arnie apologies for the thread hijack
Quote from: ribbert on June 30, 2013, 08:40:23 PM
Unless you are one of the 0.0001% that have retained the svelte proportions of your youth, any pants that look good or stay up unassisted while walking around are not going to be comfortable riding in.
I'm not wearing jeans, I'm wearing khaki shorts. I don't think the pants would matter. The way the seat is shaped with the front part sticking up like it does, things get smashed up against it all the time and it's uncomfortable.
Quote from: Bminder on June 29, 2013, 08:41:46 AM
MatYI that's an interesting website.
Part of my problem is I'm 6'5" and 250 so I think the seat is a little small for me. Also my knees are just a tad too tall to fit nice into the cut-outs on the side of the tank.
Being tall was great for my basketball days but when you get older and don't fit in and on stuff it kinda becomes a hassle.
Oh well.
I have followed this post and feel for those of you well over 6 feet tall. Sometimes being the runt of the family has it's advantages. I am 5'7" tall. The majority of the issues here don't apply to me.
I do know that a person can send their Corbin seat to Corbin and have more foam added or taken away in places to make it fit better. I have also raised my bars 3/4 of an inch and moved my pegs down 3/4 of and inch and forward about an inch. Does not sound like much, but it does make a difference in the riding position.
Fred
No squishing problem since I learned to tuck... :biggrin: Not Really.. Did you always have the corbin? If not you might try the original seat, and also, might find someone with another corbin who will let you try it. My corbin solo gives me about an inch and a half between the hump and the package, so to speak.
I'm 6'1" and 230.