Motobike riding and groin protection

[steve_t]

Dunno if this was asked in one of the other threads but how far away from the tank do you guys sit?

[vifferman]

Dunno if this was asked in one of the other threads but how far away from the tank do you guys sit?

Sit?
SIT?!?!
Who sits on their bike - you have to stand at all times to be ready for the emergency exit!

srsly tho (although I was being serious), I sit where it's comfortable.

[centaurus]

What is it with all the "I want to ride motorbikes, but....." threads lately? Who would have guessed: Crashing hurts! I might hurt bits! My identity (and brain) lives in my genitalia! My balls have no helmet!

You're making a big song and dance about mental pictures, urban legends, and reading too much.

Buy a Goldwing with an airbag dude.

There is no BUT. I'm riding bikes and that's it. I am aware of the increased risks and have accepted them as a part of the equation.

That doesn't mean however that I won't try to prevent/mitigate the risks that can be prevented/mitigated. That's why we ride with helmets and protective gear. I don't think you would like to ride in your swimming trunks and jandals, lanesplitting at 100kph during rush hour in a 50kph zone, just because biking is dangerous anyway.

[centaurus]

Dunno if this was asked in one of the other threads but how far away from the tank do you guys sit?

I guess is different for every bike and for every rider, depending on the length of the legs and so...

In my case, locking my knees between the tank and the frame ( that's the place with most grip) gives me 3-5 cm clearance at the base of the tank and that position feels the most ergonomical for both ballance and quick moves in the corners. If I just go fast in straight line, I tend to shuffle back a little bit so I can duck completely and fit behind the screen, but I loose some of the poise.

[george formby]

This is a very valid thread. A few months ago an unfortunate rider on a CB1100 I belive, was taken out by a car chasis on a trailer. The hitch shaft on the trailer had snapped & it went over the top of a roundabout as the rider was coming onto it. Totally freak situation. I have seen what is left of the bike & the back of the tank is totally crushed in. Never mind the family jewels, an impact like that could shatter your pelvis.
My bike seat is raised at the front onto the tank which would offer a hint of protection but after seeing the impact damage on a bare tank I would seriously be sticking something soft onto a sportbike tank.
I have heard no knews at all how the rider has faired, if anybody knows please PM me. The accident was in Kerikeri.

[YellowDog]

Maybe a purpose made box might be an idea.

Could this be a new business idea to make heaps of cash?

My missus is a nurse and when she worked in A & E, sewing partially severed bollocks back on was quite a regular occurance.

Don't crash into anything and you won't have the problem. High sides and low slides don't cause the same damage.

Head on accidents are relatively rare and I suspect that in such an instance, your bollocks will be the least of your worries.

[slofox]

Dunno if this was asked in one of the other threads but how far away from the tank do you guys sit?

I sit as far forward as I can - actually lean on the tank. Mainly because the SVS handles better with the weight as far forward as possible....

[grusomhat]

Isn't the easiest solution to grab a mallet and pre-empt the location of ballsack hitting the tank and just make a nice dent with that; problem solved.

[dipshit]

Isn't the easiest solution to grab a mallet and pre-empt the location of ballsack hitting the tank and just make a nice dent with that; problem solved.

Have the presence of mind to stand up on the pegs just before impact and hopefully fly over the tank and handlebars of your bike rather than through them.

Especially if you ride one of these stupid things...

[MarkH]

Especially if you ride one of these stupid things...

My balls hurt just looking at that picture!

[modboy]

Rear set pegs, nicely sloping transition from seat, up through the tank, spring of the pegs as you make contact with the cage - and perform a double-salto flip. You'll be sweet.

[Zuki lover]

Groin pain is worse on a push bike - when you hit the bar ouch....

[Oakie]

Nah, you want some SafetyBikeTrou, now with New! Improved!! Instant-deploying Pneumatic Groinal Protection(TM).

So it's an air-bag for your ball-bag?

[gatch]

This is totally valid thread, my old spada gave me a savage whack in the sack once, fuckin BRUTAL ! As if that's not enough I went and got myself a vfr, which Honda has kindly replaced the fuel tank with what resembles a meat grinder, touching the brakes without prior reconfiguration of body results in certain doom. Rubber quoits are in order I think..

[discotex]

I'm with YellowDog. If you've hit something head-on at pace your balls are probably the least of your worries.

I'd be more worried about those occasional bumps in the road where you get kicked up and your balls get wedged against the tank when you land.