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[Shootpool]

Hi everyone!

After last years ride to Sturgis from Florida, I asked some riders about seat cushions because my butt  was around my chin when I arrived home. I'm planning another extensive ride up to New Hampshire (Laconia) and around the mountains. I've heard allot about Gel Seat pads. Any particular brand that comes to mind? Anything to avoid? Anybody have any must-see routes I should consider?
Thanks
Shootpool.

[VaEagle]

Hi Shootpool,
You might like to check this company outy for a pad or get the pad installed in the seat so you don't increase the seat height.
http://www.thepropad.com/default.asp?cookiecheck=yes&

[BalDeagle]

Hi Shootpool.

  to the CVO forum. Might be an idea if you hop up to the new mwmbers thread and say hi, preferably with a few pics of your scoot.

Cheers,

Nige

[FLHRSE3]

I bought an Airhawk cushion last week to hold me over until I decide which way I want to go on a seat replacement but unfortunately I haven’t used it yet and am unable to report on its usefulness.  It is a little pricier than gel seats but from what I read the gel seats can get very warm by being form fitting and these supposedly allow airflow.  I bought the medium from Derby Cycles for about $133 delivered and it took 2 days to deliver.

Good luck

Gregg

http://www.shapefitting.com/category.aspx?categoryid=54&startpage=0

http://www.derbycycles.com/?gclid=CO602ff0iYwCFQkjWAod6Qn

[iski]

Hi everyone!

After last years ride to Sturgis from Florida, I asked some riders about seat cushions because my butt  was around my chin when I arrived home. I'm planning another extensive ride up to New Hampshire (Laconia) and around the mountains. I've heard allot about Gel Seat pads. Any particular brand that comes to mind? Anything to avoid? Anybody have any must-see routes I should consider?
Thanks
Shootpool.

I tried several gel pads and frankly found them all to be lacking.  FLHRSE3 gave a good suggestion - Air Hawk.  http://www.cyclesaddles.com/home/Accessories/Airhawk_styles.htm

Several sizes are available and there are quite a few outlets for this product.  I have used one for years and have had great success with it.  I ride with several others who also use it and are pleased with its performance as well.  In addition to cushion, it keeps your butt cooler & drier.


Have fun on your ride to Laconia -never been- wish I was going this year.

[bgregston]

I have a ProPad like VaEagle suggested. Its good but not great. While I was on Run for the Wall last year a lot of people were picking up the bead seat covers. If you think about the car seat covers from the 60's made of marble sized beads, thats what I'm talking about. They were getting them at K-Mart and Walmart for super cheap. Apparently they work very well. There were several who were still using them this year.
Bret

[charlie]

hi shootpool.             try butt buffer there on the web. that is what i use ,my wife and i road from here in Atlanta to Pa. 13 hours ibought it up there and would not have made it back with out it.

[Ironhorse]

I have the gel built into my Road Sofa, and given the chance, I would not do it again. I have found it to be too temperature sensative. Park it out in the hot desert sun, and you will fry your nuts when you sit on it. On the other end of the spectrum, sub zero temps turn it into Blue Ice. I have had to buy sheepskin pelt to lay over it to keep comfortable. On the other hand, when the temps are nice, it is very comfy.

Your milage may vary.

[Boatman]

www.airrider.com    Take a look.

I currently have a 16"L X 14"W Air Rider memory gel pad on Ebay right now-item # 130120279952   .  It did not suit my wife's needs on her 03 Fatboy.  Same as new.  Bought in March 07..

[103_RK]

I would recomend an Airhawk seat pad.  I have had a gel seat pad installed in a mustang seat and had the seat end up being less comfortable than before.  The Airhawk is adjustable, I use one for both my passenger and myself on long rides.

[REGGAB]

I bought one of those Air Rider gel cushions.  Used it one my trip to Rolling Thunder.  Worked very well, and I'm quite happy with it.

http://www.airrider.com/store/product.php?id=67

[screem]

Hey shootpool, you'll love riding up in the northeat and White and Green Mountains it's beautiful up there. About 15 years ago while riding up there , I found a rode side shop that sold deer skin gloves,,,,,and he had whole sheepskins also, I bought a sheepskin from him......had some grommet wholes put in it, and trimmed it to fit a dresser seat, my wife and i call it wooly bully, when ever we travel we throw wooly on and ride in comfort, it keeps you cool on hot days an warm on chilly days, and provides allday long comfort and extra padding.....just a thought

[Smiler]

I noticed an advert in Easyrider mag, June issue, there is an ad offering gel seats with a sheepskin covering. Unfortunately I binned it yesterday before I saw this post but take a look.

[FLHRSE3]

Update on the Arihawk; I spent 7.25 consecutive hours in the saddle today only stopping for gas.  I could have kept on going no problem, the last time I tried to spend that much time on this bike I was squirming all over the last 150 miles attempting to ease the discomfort.  So it was definitely a worthwhile investment.

Gregg

[nixobilly]

iski,

Like everything else, it is purely personal.  I bought propads for me and the backseater when I was in sturgis in 05 (sheepskin covered).  I was riding roadking classic with HD tallboy seat.  GF said it was the best thing since the invention of the credit card and my ass still hurt after a tank full of gas.

I bought a corbin about 500 miles ago and even though it is not exactly broken in yet it is MUCH more comfortable than stock or stock plus propad.

Just my $.02.

Good luck -- If you decide to get the propad drop me a line and I'll make you a deal....

Mark