Long motorcycle rides often involve healthy doses of pain and pleasure, but a lawsuit filed last week adds an odd twist to that paradigm.
The case put forth by 52 year-old Henry Wolf of San Francisco alleges that a four hour ride that took place on May 1, 2010 resulted in a case of priapism, which Webster defines as "a persistent and painful erection of the penis." But this was more than a fleeting swell; Wolf claims the unwanted tumescence lasted no less than 20 months, or nearly two years. Wow.
This two-wheeled Viagra overload equivalent is being blamed on the "ridge-like" seat manufactured by Corbin-Pacific, supposedly because it was "negligently designed, manufactured and/or installed by defendants." Also cited in the claim is BMW, manufacturer of the 1993 bike (model unknown) which he was riding.
Adding insult to (alleged) injury, the plaintiff's lawsuit claims "He is now unable to engage in sexual activity, which is causing him substantial emotional and mental anguish"-- which, in my opinion, begs the question: is there anything-- warranted or otherwise-- that can't be fixed with a court-clogging lawsuit?
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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What was the part # of that seat again?
I’m disappointed…I thought by now we’d be rolling on the floor in convulsions!
I can’t imagine what’s going on at BMW & Corbin…they probably haven’t got a shred of work done since this story broke. They must be ready to barf from laughing.
The court case will be a riot…
“Will the plaintiff please rise” …. “Oh sxxx…NO – WAIT – STOP – don’t do that!!!”
Exhibit ‘A’ should interesting…not to mention the objections.
I hear the seats are back ordered until 2016 and Corbin stocks rang the bell at the NYSE 3 times today. Apparently it’s all wives & girl friends placing orders. Heads up guys! (so to speak)
Pete,
You make all the jokes I shouldn’t.
Keep it up… so to speak.
Basem
Of course you should! Why should we have all the fun?
Or is the 5th estate required to maintain a degree of professional impartiality? Pretty ‘hard’ to do with something like this…
LOL Pete!!
I’d love to have this “erection seat” on my Harley. Hey, MOCO are you listening?
Hope that’s not the passenger seat !!
Anyone have a direct phone for BMW ????
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Where are we going!
I don’t understand why this Culture calls for LAW SUIT everything!
At the end of the day, people like that end up paying badly for their greedy!
Sorry to see another non-sense!
safe ride,
braeagle
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A 20-month stiffy? Did he just get used to standing back from the toilet and peeing in a carefully executed arc so that his wee-wee made it in the bowl?
Speaking of toilets…This is going down one in big hurry!
This case is going to be very, very hard to prove.
he’s 52 and complaining about an erection? most people his ag complain about the opposite ie not getting an errection. maybe Pfizer inc. (Viagra Manufacturers) should take him to court for loss of earnings?
WOW! A two year woody- and at 52? What’s he complaining about? No need for Viagra here.. His GF or wife probably kept saying after it happened, “Uh, Honey, I know it’s midnight but dont you think a little cruise around the block would be nice?” Wink, wink.
Well, keep a stiff upper lip, and prepare for the hard times ahead. Hmmmm, I was just thinking. The article DID say he was from San Francisco, and some of the “boys” up there do wear fetish leather…so maybe a bumpy ride with a “friend” may have…..no, never mind. My mind just won’t go there.
Well, let me think, Now I have heard everything–four hours–USE IT .
I know a common issue with riding bicycles is damage to the perineal nerve, which actually causes numbness in the penis and can result in permanent damage. Cyclists face that issue and that is why there are some funky seats designed for men. I have had that issue and even on motorcycles where I leaned forward. I think that is why Diamond Gusset Jeans have removed the heavy denim seam in the crotch of their jeans also
The thing is, it usually permanently damages the ability to erect, and so I’m surprised this guy had the opposite scenario, and for 20 months as well.
The courtroom gallery will be filled in San Fransisco to see “Exhibit A”, I reckon.
This phenomenon is also an occurring health problem amongst long distance professional cyclists who spend hours on the cycle seat.
for those interested in buying a Corbin seat, don’t be. i’ve had the worst experience with them and I have to send the thing back for repair. they wouldn’t respond to e-mails, they lost the original order and it was delayed getting to me, it’s not comfortable even after the break-in period and it has to be repaired. save the money and frustration.