Catherization while riding a motorcycle...

Ok.. I've used Foley catheters with success, and used drainage bags.. What I have not done is gone mobile besides a quick trip to a store etc. I'm curious has anyone used a Foley catheter on a motorcycle? . I'm interested for two reasons... love the feel and want to try it for a long period and want to set a endurance motorcycle ride.

I'm thinking, have a bag that I can drain while on the bike thru a valve I can open and close that'll stick out my pant legs that's attached to a drainage bag. I'm curious how it work in a sitted position for up to 24hrs..

Anyone? Thanks

You can expect a UTI from this.

Ok.. UTI danger.. got it.. my doc says he can write a scrip for that.. but can't know anything about the attempt..be said close to medical malpractice..

Any thoughts on size.. I'm thinking a little bigger then normal for a tighter seal..

This is a colossally stupid idea. If the catheter is somehow yanked--from an accident or the distal end catching on something it will lacerate your bladder and urethra. It amazes me what people want to do for "fun."

I am an avid biker and this idea sounds a little crazy. You will need to stop for gas on most bikes every 150 miles give or take based on the bike. You could sit on the bike and refill at the gas pump, but I am guessing that might spoil the endurance record if you get off the bike. Are you trying to set a Guinness world record and these are the rules- must stay seated?

As others have said, this might not be the best idea you've ever had.

Well.. all good points and the reason I've requested feedback .. ProV1 .. I have an extended range motorcycle (600 miles) so I don't have to get fuel that often..

I also ride motorcycles, but I am not a long-distance rider. I have, however, attended seminars at rallies talking about high mileage riding techniques. These seem to be mostly at BMW rallies. It is quite common for competitors in the "Iron Butt Rally" to have tubes attached to their penises draining out of the bottom of their riding suits to obviate the need for a pee stop.

You seem determined to take this to a whole new level. It seems risky to me, but motorcycling in general carries risks, and I have the usual assortment of scars and broken bones to attest to that. If you crash with the catheter in, you may have more serious problems than a lacerated bladder and urethra.

Be sure to clean daily so you don't get a UTI and make sure it's tightly secured - because one strong tug with he balloon intact & you get the picture...

Again, if getting off the bike breaks the rules and kills the chances for setting a record, why not try some kind of tube or cup with a tube attached you can pee into at rest stops. Granted you will have to be discrete but if you plan well, you should be able to pull it off. Nobody would be expecting a guy to pee on his bike at a rest stop so they probably won't be paying too close at what you are doing.

The whole catheter idea sounds like a bad idea. I would try to think of something else.

If you normally use a Foley catheter all the time then you know how much they hold etc. If worn properly the tubing/bag would surely be secured under your trousers and bike leathers. There are 3 options for you really. Either the leg bag that holds 750ml, a Rusch belly bag ( that fastens around your waist with a secure plastic clip on a belt) or a flip flow valve. Rusch belly bags can hold upto 2000ml. The flip flow valve attaches directly to the catheter and you literally just flip the valve when you want to empty your bladder.

The catheter itself will just drain as it normally would if you were sitting on an office chair or lazing on the sofa. I've had plenty of Foley catheters in situ and just gone about my day as normal including travel, work, sitting in meetings and teaching etc.

Nik

Why not just get an external catheter? It goes on like a condom, fits tight, attaches to a tube, then bag. I don't think there's a big risk with UTI's with one of those (but I am not an expert by any means!). I used to sell them in one of the pharmacies I worked in a while back. I am assuming they still make them....

Nik...thanks for the guidance.. I've decided I'm going to try a small ride with the setup you mentioned ( developed the idea four days ago). Happy you gave the same advice. .. and see how it goes. I'm attaching the bag to my riding pants so it hangs low and by my calf.. and firmly attached. The tubing will be tied to the pant leg to.. bought a few attachments for my legs to.. I'm using tubing extensions to get the length and slack I need to get to the bag and below.

Breaze... thanks for the mention. I've got some Texas catheters on the way to. Going to experiment with both. You idea give me a break way for safety purposes.. just a little concerned about leakage and fall off over a period..

The goal is to ride approx 600 miles between fuel stops.. I've been riding this bike for years and have it set up with an auxiliary tank, allowing me to stay on the bike.. the constraint has been my bladder .. to complete rides like this it must be approached as a athletic event (been doing it for years) so you have to stay hydrated and fed..

It's not a Guinness stanctioned.. but is approved and confirmed by IronButt association

Thanks all. I'm hearing your advice and listening . I'll keep ya updated .

I'm still a little unclear as to why you have to COLLECT the urine. If the point of the exercise is to rack up mileage, and do at least 600 miles without a stop, this is not uncommon for the competitors in the Iron Butt Rally, and you mention your event is sanctioned by that group.

They do approx. 1,000 miles a day for about 10 or 11 days. A friend of mine won it back in the 80s. As I mentioned in my earlier post, they apparently just drain it from the bottom of the trouser leg while in motion. They are not riding in a pack, so presumably they just pee when the need arises.

So why not an external catheter like Breaze suggested without the bag? That seems to be the accepted practice. I'm not sure why you want to re-invent the wheel. 😄

Ibrox.. you make a good point about the collection.. I'm starting testing this week. The big thing is I'm unsure of the external staying in place. ..but I'm weighing that against the danger of an accident with a dwelling.. .

The goal is to ride approx 600 miles between fuel stops..

@Curious71 Holy shit! My bike, an '82 V45 Honda Magna gets 140 mls on a tank... WITH a (stock) auxiliary gas tank! Although I think it is notorious for a having a small capacity (3.7 gals.) The stock seat isn't the best either and after 100 mls, I really need a gas stop to get my butt off that seat! 😁

Good luck in your endeavor!

@Curious71 What about trying some sort of adhesive to keep it in place? I know I used to also sell a roll on adhesive that was used to help keep medical stockings (for example) in place. Perhaps something like that would work as well? I just am not sure how it work on your personal parts. You would also have to be sure to test it to make sure you are not sensitive to the liquid adhesive as well.

If you are afraid of leaks then you could always use an external condom cath with an incontinence pull up on your test run to find out your leak potential. You could even cut a hole in the pullup for the cath to stick out. That way, any leak out the back side will be absorbed and you can still drain down your leg.

Sorry, I still think this is a crazy idea, but it's also not my kink, so I can't really say much. I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. There are enough issues to worry about on a trip without adding a complication like this. But if you are careful, I guess the dangers can be somewhat reduced. I got a kidney infection a couple of years ago and ended up in the hospital for three days, so I know I wouldn't want to risk something like that again.

Good luck, man.