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Anyone try using a gelseat addon - Does it solve the 100 mile numb but?
Deny
Deny
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1978 XS1100E - The TimeMachine
1980 XS850 Special - Little Mo -
Please tell me more, the numb butt thing is normally alleivated by a lambswool rug, that we used for a changing rug when the kids were small, but it's not ideal in the rain.1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien. -
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I have a set of gel-butt bicycling shorts I wear on longer rides. Basically spandex, with gel insert. Almost feels like what I'd imagine a diaper would feel like, kind of awkward at first, but they do make a difference. Maybe a $20 investment, and no fuss, no muss.-Do what makes you happy.
'79 Honda CB 750 K (2)
'78 XS 11 E - "Rhona"
...and a 2nd E, for the goodies on it.Comment
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My local Walmart has these seat pads made by Stearns. Apparently not all of them have them though since the guys in Kansas have looked. They are actually made for a 4 wheeler. You don't sit on it and think "ahhhhhh". It's a really firm padding, but after 300 miles this last weekend, I felt like I still could have done a couple hundred more. I sent one to Ivan before our trip and he loves his. Now a couple other of the guys want me to bring them one at the Bob Jones rally next month. They are @ $18 at my local Walmart.
I think I'll be able to move it backwards so a passenger can use it also... you don't sit up on the front of the seat by the tank anyway. It's not a "Gel" seat... but thought I'd post a cheap option.
TodLast edited by trbig; 04-22-2009, 05:56 AM.Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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Been doing some web research on gel pads and came up with this site....
1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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TRBIG
Good find. You said it's made by Stearns, could you give us a manufacturers model number and maybe a walmart stock number? If you go to your local Walmart and talk to the manager they may order it for us.
ThanksFor those who faught for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never taste.
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Why is it no one is surprised.but thought I'd post a cheap option.
Tod
Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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"Gel-Butt bicycle shorts" ???!!!!!!!!
Oh my
Lee aka trainzz
I am my inner child!!
I have no idea how you managed to make that connection within your brain, but I applaud whatever cellular mutation just took place.
1980 XS11 Special-"Thunder Pig"
1980 XS11 Special-"Crazy Trainz" (project bike)
1979 Xs1100 Standard ( parts,parts,parts)Comment
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I mentioned a while back of a gentleman in Fla. who will rework our seats per YOUR specifications...but not one single person was inquisitive enough to ask further.If your seat is too high he can lower it...amd vice versa ...abt 1" either way...he will ask you how you sit ...towards the tank or back from it...he'll ask your inseam...he'll ask you what your complaints are...for example...if the seat currently is tilted the wrong way causing too much pressure on tthe crotch...or it is too narrow.....What he can do ...reshape and add comfortable gel foam...raise it 1" with te "LD" mods...
The man has done my XJ seat and also my '95 Honda ST1100 stock seat...he has a quick turn around time and is a pleasure to communicate with. If you are just doing the pilot's portion of the seat with his "LD" mods then its $75 not including your 2 way shipping.Did I say he was quick...7 days and it will be back in your hands.
One more note...if for any reason its not right or that you are not happy he'll fix it and prolly wont charge you for it...except for your 2 way shipping....I will once again provide the link...I highly reccommend him...one more thing he does not recover so your seat cover should be in good condition as he'll reuse it.
He goes by the name of Spencer, but his real name is Frank
http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php this guy also has a link to a site that has sheepskin pads but hang on the sheeps is pricey
1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
ratted out, mean, and nastyComment
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Broke azz people gots broke azz ways!!Why is it no one is surprised.
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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+1 on the Stearns azz pad.
I have to admit I was sceptical at first, but I rode 7.5 hours straight last Sunday, and my feet hurt more than my butt. It is just as Tod said. Not plush comfort, but on the long haul, it is a life saver.
I took mine off due to rain on Saturday, and realized how much that thing really does. I was hurtin with in the hour.
Even the guys with Air Hawks were jealous.
Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.Comment
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I use a bicycle gel seat under sheepskin. Blue Giant came up with the idea..
Last fall I rode over 800 miles non stop (fuel stops only) and was amazed I could walk up the steps at MartyA house where a cold beer was waiting for me
. I have also heard that wicking underwear (LIFA) keeps your butt more comfortable.
Is that Searn thing waterproof?
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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Never tried it out.. but I imagine it's just as waterproof as a sponge!Is that Searn thing waterproof?
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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