Many seat threads, I know...but I'm looking for specific info for a specific job. I'm getting my HD distressed brown solo seat re-padded and re-using stock seat cover. Period. I know there's a dozen other alternatives, but this is what I'm doing...question: use memory foam or gel insert? If gel, which works best? I get sore where the bottom of the hip bones contact the seat; no lower back problem, no tailbone problem. Anyone get inserts under a stock seat cover? My upholsterer has lots of M/C seat experience and will try whatever I want

 

Interested to follow this, especially the gel.

 

I'd say use gel over memory foam. Never seen or heard of memory foam being used for motorcycle seats. I would think that once compressed, memory foam wouldn't offer much of an advantage over the stock material. I don't think it's dense enough for this application.


Saddlemen and other high quality seat manufacturers advertise "medical grade" gel inserts. I doubt they would tell you more than that.

 

Get a couple 12x12 samples of each material in various thickness and try combinations on a flat, hard surface. Wood chair, bench, steps, etc.

We're all different. I don't much care for gel. I prefer high density neoprene.

 

Check it

 

There you have it. Looks like gel is the way to go.

 

Further discussions with upholsterer; he’s got a few different gel options...will visit after Christmas