Going Numb
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Going Numb
Well dont know how to put this but was wondering if anyone is having the same problem.I ride a 2004 EG . When i ride for about 1 hour i am having a problem with the area by my prostate going numb( this is the area just behind my ba**s). Got my seat re worked by MCC and still having this problem.It seems the long part of the seat at the gas tank is pushing on my prostate and making it go numb,dont know what to do .I adjust sitting pattern while im riding and still no relief.Im 6'2 240lbs . Courious if anyone else has had this problem. Maybe need more cushion up on the front of the seat just dont know.....
Last edited by crankee; Jun 28, 2011 at 05:28 AM.
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I had that problem, but once my bike was paid off, it went away. Seriously, it sounds like some kind of circulation problem, not be a smart ***, but have you tried switching from boxers to briefs or visa versa?
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I had the same problem...Well sort of...After about an hour my a$$ would be numb and my tail bone hurt like crazy. I also did the MCC seat mod and it didn't help...I know you can send it back and have it adjusted but with the cost of shipping I could buy a new seat. Anyway, I did some more research and one of the forum members recommended Russell Cycle Products. I filled out their order form and took the pictures they way they wanted and sent my seat in. A couple weeks later I had a brand new customized seat that fit both my wife and I. They are very pricey, mine was about $950 but well worth it, I can now ride in comfort all day long with no pain in the rear end.
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I tried that also and it helped a little but once I received my new seat I found I know longer needed the back rest and actually have it listed in the classifides
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I have a 08 Ultra Classic and on long rides my left butt cheek hurts and feels like it goes to sleep. I have a stock seat but it also did the same on my old Street Glide. At 5'7", I don't want to get a seat that will set me up higher.
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Exercise....You need to build the buttocks muscles...it improves circulation...I have the same problem also when i ride 2 up and have to put my feet on the highwat pegs to relieve the numbness it is because i am too fat i know...Phisical fitness gets rid of it.
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Had a similar problem with the FLHTC stock seat. Once I went to the Mustang Super Touring seat it never happened again. It doesn't raise you any higher than the stock seat but it does move you back an inch or so.
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Apart from spending as much time as possible on my HD, my other big passion is cycling. I am always amused by the completely opposite approach these 2 "industries" take to what is a similar problem.
I am not saying that the cycling solution will solve your problem, but it may help you understand the mechanics of what is going on as I think they experience these issues in a far more accute way.
It is generally accepted in the cycling fraternity that a "bigger, gel filled comfy" seat actually ends up aggrevating the problem - which is somewhat contrary to what you would expect. If you go in to most decent cycling specialist stores that have a special gel pad measurement tool which you sit on and it shows up 2 indentations where you "sit bones" are. You use this measurement to then size your saddle such that your sit bones are right in the middle of the seat.
If you took that measurement and looked at where your sit bones are located on your HD seat and then whether the seat is sloping up or down from that point it will help you formulate a way forward.
For the record, I suffered with this pain whilst cycling and had a fit shop measure me up and help select a saddle. The saddle they recommended was nothing like what I would have chosen had I not had their guidance. The end result - totally sorted and I can now ride am 8 hour day in the saddle without any pain.
As mentioned above as well, it is worth getting it sorted and checked out, long term damage can be nasty.
Some articles that may be of interest
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/he...on/04bike.html
http://www.bicyclinglife.com/practicalcycling/sore.htm
http://www.specialized.com/specs/spe...eometrysaddles
As stated earlier, not proposing that this is the answer, but may throw some insight in to the problem. For a start, it is a good possibility that your seat is not firm enough, which is somewhat counter intuitive
I am not saying that the cycling solution will solve your problem, but it may help you understand the mechanics of what is going on as I think they experience these issues in a far more accute way.
It is generally accepted in the cycling fraternity that a "bigger, gel filled comfy" seat actually ends up aggrevating the problem - which is somewhat contrary to what you would expect. If you go in to most decent cycling specialist stores that have a special gel pad measurement tool which you sit on and it shows up 2 indentations where you "sit bones" are. You use this measurement to then size your saddle such that your sit bones are right in the middle of the seat.
If you took that measurement and looked at where your sit bones are located on your HD seat and then whether the seat is sloping up or down from that point it will help you formulate a way forward.
For the record, I suffered with this pain whilst cycling and had a fit shop measure me up and help select a saddle. The saddle they recommended was nothing like what I would have chosen had I not had their guidance. The end result - totally sorted and I can now ride am 8 hour day in the saddle without any pain.
As mentioned above as well, it is worth getting it sorted and checked out, long term damage can be nasty.
Some articles that may be of interest
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/he...on/04bike.html
http://www.bicyclinglife.com/practicalcycling/sore.htm
http://www.specialized.com/specs/spe...eometrysaddles
As stated earlier, not proposing that this is the answer, but may throw some insight in to the problem. For a start, it is a good possibility that your seat is not firm enough, which is somewhat counter intuitive