Proof that trout sleep

It appears we have positive proof that trout sleep: Sleeping trout - click me

I that a common... sensation on these bikes?

I'm not going to ask about pins & needles.

I totally went for that one expecting to see a youtube of a fish taking a little nap.

What a great way to discribe it.
The sensation is pretty common, it is like sitting on a 2x4.

I like the seat on the WR better than my DR650,450EXC and the DRZ.

I really wasn't expecting any responses to the question. I figured there wouldn't be anyone up to it.

Crazy_dave: Just how bad are the seats on those other bikes? On second thought, nevermind. Would probably be TMI. Good to know that it is not limited to only these bikes.

I'm going to go ahead and quote the post for those that were not brave enough to click on the link above.

"I wouldn't try that. This bike makes the trout go to sleep in about 45 minutes. I swear. I have been riding for 35 years and never had this happen on another bike... hands yes but not the trout. The vibration in the seat/tank makes it go totally numb. It is crazy and somewhat disturbing. Makes me feel the need to make sure it is still attached. Other than that, great bike." - posted by "welding rod"

By the time I read that "It is crazy and somewhat disturbing.", I was laughing so much that I was almost in tears.

Just how much fun does a bike have to be for someone to post that and end it by saying "great bike"? If one thinks about it, that's quite an endorcement.

Just get a self-spanking machine and work it daily until your a$$ is numb. After that everything seems normal. :)

I've heard of the saying that one pain can lessen another. Never heard that one sleeping part can make another sleeping part seem normal. There are some things that I'm just not willing to experience and both of those fall into this category. Don't even try to tell me to expand my horizons.

I guess if you found some truly nasty washboard and rode over it repeatedly you wouldn't need the machine.

Tis true though. Sometimes I get off the bike and WOAH tis all numb! Starting to wonder if its going to hurt my ability to pro-create.

oic0 wrote:

Tis true though. Sometimes I get off the bike and WOAH tis all numb! Starting to wonder if its going to hurt my ability to pro-create.

Don't worry! I remember reading an article a few years back about some research about it. Apparently, the scientists even suggested it for the older folks as the rumbling vibrations keeps the trout in errmm, working condition

I've ridden sidesaddle for fun before, but never rode that way to Brokeback Mountain.

bigg wrote:

Don't worry! I remember reading an article a few years back about some research about it. Apparently, the scientists even suggested it for the older folks as the rumbling vibrations keeps the trout in errmm, working condition

Vibrations might keep the trout in working condition. Could be the equivalent to the blue pill for some. But, sleeping trout? I have a doubt!

Why oh why didn't I take the BLUE pill?

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