Gel Seat addon's

[madmax-im]

Tod... I am going to check my local Wally world..if I cant find it here do you think you could get me one?...OFC I will pay for it and shipping too...you got Paypal? Thing is I had my seat done by the guy in Fla. and its quite comfortable but when I wear my textile pants I feel like the seat has been armor-alled and I cannot keep my @$$ planted where I want it...I will be going up there this a.m. so I'll let you know

[trbig]

I will take pity on, well, everyone in north america and not go out in public in spandex shorts.

Don't be so hard on yourself... I could see Vincer really checking your butt out at the last get together. Do you think he was disappointed that he didn't share a room with you?


Tod

[Bigfoot]

Tod

Can't wait to get my butt on one.

[Bigfoot]

I have a set of gel-butt bicycling shorts I wear on longer rides. Basically spandex, with gel insert.

I will take pity on, well, everyone in north america and not go out in public in spandex shorts. lol

[trbig]

Is that Searn thing waterproof?

Never tried it out.. but I imagine it's just as waterproof as a sponge!


Tod

[MaximPhil]

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?
Phil

[Ivan]

+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.

[trbig]

Why is it no one is surprised.

Broke azz people gots broke azz ways!!


Tod

[BigDick]

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

[Trainzz]

"Gel-Butt bicycle shorts" ???!!!!!!!!

Oh my

[DGXSER]

but thought I'd post a cheap option.

Tod

Why is it no one is surprised.

[JMF]

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.
Thanks

[b.walker5]

Been doing some web research on gel pads and came up with this site....

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/motorcycle_seat_comfort_pads/index.html

[trbig]

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.

Tod

[Erik the Red]

shorts

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.