Semi-retired Posted June 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2014 My private parts just can't take it any more. I know there's a guy somewhere in the US who will custom carve the guts of a stock saddle....but I think I heard his price is in the 65-75 dollar range. It'd probably cost me that much again to ship my hunk of vinyl and rubber down and back from way up here in Canada, so I'm wondering if anybody's come up with a cure for the "joint jammin" nature of the Gen 2 Venture's stock saddle. Mine's an 03 Midnight...not that it's probably a whole lot different from many other vintages. Not meaning to brag or anything; there just doesn't seem to be room at the front end of the saddle for all THIS rider's bits and pieces. Anybody got a "poor man's" (read: cheap bugger's) solution to this (has to be) common problem? (I've got a trip to the Dragon in mind for July....so I REALLY don't wanna do 28 hours of riding in 7 days with Willy and the Po Boys cryin out in pain!) Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanman Posted June 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2014 My private parts just can't take it any more. I know there's a guy somewhere in the US who will custom carve the guts of a stock saddle....but I think I heard his price is in the 65-75 dollar range. It'd probably cost me that much again to ship my hunk of vinyl and rubber down and back from way up here in Canada, so I'm wondering if anybody's come up with a cure for the "joint jammin" nature of the Gen 2 Venture's stock saddle. Mine's an 03 Midnight...not that it's probably a whole lot different from many other vintages. Not meaning to brag or anything; there just doesn't seem to be room at the front end of the saddle for all THIS rider's bits and pieces. Anybody got a "poor man's" (read: cheap bugger's) solution to this (has to be) common problem? (I've got a trip to the Dragon in mind for July....so I REALLY don't wanna do 28 hours of riding in 7 days with Willy and the Po Boys cryin out in pain!) Thanks, Mike That's the exact feeling I got when I sat an a 2nd Gen......a very good reason for me to never own one other than I don't really like the overall look of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltfed50 Posted June 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Many here swear by Butler's seat mod...I didn't know about it before I bought seats from Diamond Custom. I love the seats, but would have tried the mod first if I had known. Edited June 18, 2014 by beltfed50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted June 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 18, 2014 Install risers or bars with more pull back to get you off the tank. You'll fall in love with the bike then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted June 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 18, 2014 That's the exact feeling I got when I sat an a 2nd Gen......a very good reason for me to never own one other than I don't really like the overall look of the bike. BLASPHEMY !!! I think my 06 Black Cherry is quite possibly the best lookin' bike I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted June 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 18, 2014 BLASPHEMY !!! I think my 06 Black Cherry is quite possibly the best lookin' bike I've ever seen. :sign yeah that::sign yeah that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted June 18, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 18, 2014 Rick Butler is the guy - the "Butt Butler" mod. He is away for a bit. If you search his threads you'll see for how long. I have the stock seats on my RSV and find them comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted June 18, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 18, 2014 Mike, This is what you need............. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Seat-Vibrator-Motor-Panasonic-6-to-12-V-DC-3000-RPM-Powerful-/280851509924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted June 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 18, 2014 My private parts just can't take it any more. Anybody got a "poor man's" (read: cheap bugger's) solution to this (has to be) common problem? (I've got a trip to the Dragon in mind for July....so I REALLY don't wanna do 28 hours of riding in 7 days with Willy and the Po Boys cryin out in pain!) Thanks, Mike here ya brother, I don't have the ultimate solution, but a few 'cheaper' suggestions. The 87 is quite comfortable 'as is' but a big ol' sheepskin and a set of Longhorn pegs extend the inevitable long haul crush by a couple of hours at the end of the day. Also changing shorts from cotton to Exofficio type material makes quite a difference. Sounds like small stuff, but it works well for us. btw, having done the Dragon and surrounding trails over the past few days, above combination worked well. (forget about the pegs on the dragon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted June 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 18, 2014 Just need to use them more....they will just loosen up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakerfritz Posted June 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 18, 2014 Install risers or bars with more pull back to get you off the tank. You'll fall in love with the bike then. spacers inbetween seat and front seat mounting flange. the easiest way would be to use barrel nuts as a spacer onto the stud protruding from seat....that would let you insert an new bolt to secure the seat instead of using a nut on the stud protruding from the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisunac Posted June 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 18, 2014 Air Hawk make a pad especially for male riders, with a cut-out for "boys" and a tail bone. Check their website, it's the most expensive one, the one shaped differently than others. I had it before on my Vulcan 1500 and it worked very well but when I bought Venture it felt too high for me (I'm 6'3") so I sent my seat to Rick Butler and I love it now. Vastly improved over the stock. Risers helps, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Venture Posted June 18, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 18, 2014 What risers and set backs do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted June 18, 2014 Share #14 Posted June 18, 2014 Mike, This is what you need............. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Seat-Vibrator-Motor-Panasonic-6-to-12-V-DC-3000-RPM-Powerful-/280851509924 Eck, this is what you have to install on a metric bike to make it feel like a HD. Side effects are blurred vision, numb butt, and parts start falling off. :301::rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted June 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted June 18, 2014 My very first thought is adjust the bars, you are leaning too far forward. You should sit upright.. straight back and arms out comfortably and relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted June 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted June 18, 2014 "Anybody got a "poor man's" (read: cheap bugger's) solution to this (has to be) common problem?" I just make sure I get the boys adjusted before we go. It may not look very "proper" in public places, but a man's gota do what a mans gota do. Shirley used to fuss at me, now she just laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi-retired Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted June 20, 2014 "Anybody got a "poor man's" (read: cheap bugger's) solution to this (has to be) common problem?" I just make sure I get the boys adjusted before we go. It may not look very "proper" in public places, but a man's gota do what a mans gota do. Shirley used to fuss at me, now she just laughs. Thanks to everyone who has responded........especially YOU, Mike. I appreciate that many Venture riders have found a "technological" answer to making the "twig and berries" more comfortable.....but I actually tried Mike's suggestion yesterday (coincidental and unprompted, since I'm only reading HIS solution today). I had just visited a buddy in hospital an hour and a half away and the trip there was no picnic. So in preparation for the trip home, I decided I'd loosen my belt, reach down low, grab a handful of manhood....and just "park" everything as high up as I could before hitting the road. (Sorry to be graphic.....but don't imagine too many women are following this thread!) Low and behold, things went much better with this "re-positioning" exercise. I'll continue to do this (being mindful of audience) until I know whether or not it might suffice. (Somewhat curious about the Exofficio shorts comment from max10. Is that a reference to the spandex-style racing shorts used by bicyclists?) Thanks again for everyone's contribution. I'll 'favorite' this post so I can try other 'tricks' as need be! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted June 20, 2014 Share #18 Posted June 20, 2014 I was beginning to think I'd killed the thread with my solution. Glad it worked for you. Cant get any cheaper and if you do it just right.................uhhh, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted June 20, 2014 Share #19 Posted June 20, 2014 Just need to use them more....they will just loosen up :rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorse9825 Posted June 20, 2014 Share #20 Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks to everyone who has responded........especially YOU, Mike. I appreciate that many Venture riders have found a "technological" answer to making the "twig and berries" more comfortable.....but I actually tried Mike's suggestion yesterday (coincidental and unprompted, since I'm only reading HIS solution today). I had just visited a buddy in hospital an hour and a half away and the trip there was no picnic. So in preparation for the trip home, I decided I'd loosen my belt, reach down low, grab a handful of manhood....and just "park" everything as high up as I could before hitting the road. (Sorry to be graphic.....but don't imagine too many women are following this thread!) Low and behold, things went much better with this "re-positioning" exercise. I'll continue to do this (being mindful of audience) until I know whether or not it might suffice. (Somewhat curious about the Exofficio shorts comment from max10. Is that a reference to the spandex-style racing shorts used by bicyclists?) Thanks again for everyone's contribution. I'll 'favorite' this post so I can try other 'tricks' as need be! Cheers. You were actually sitting on your wedding tackle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walnutz Posted August 11, 2014 Share #21 Posted August 11, 2014 my New Favorite LOL^^^^^Wedding Tackle.....Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted August 12, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 12, 2014 (Somewhat curious about the Exofficio shorts comment from max10. Is that a reference to the spandex-style racing shorts used by bicyclists?) Sorry darkhorse, I wasn't ignoring your question, missed it all together.. They also make under shorts. Having travelled on our 87' for 6 weeks in the last couple of months, imo they are a lot more comfortable than cotton. Kinda keeps the package where it belongs. Wash and dry quickly, a big plus on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob66 Posted August 12, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 12, 2014 I had a local upholsterer remove the original top cover and install 2 layers of upholstery foam and re staple the seat. Cost $50 USD. It feels MUCH better now. Before this mod I used a sheepskin cover with a gel pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted August 12, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 12, 2014 note to self: not to shake hands with Michael after ride:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted August 12, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 12, 2014 It's OK, I use my left hand. Besides I wear gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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