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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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I have a trip coming up and I literally have no money left to spend on a seat or else I can't go. This trip will start in Houston and I will be travelling all over New Mexico (2000+ miles).

I had the choice to get a seat or windshield with the little amount I had and I chose the windshield. I think I made the wise decision.

So here is my question...

Do you have any products that you use to wedge between your butt and the seat to improve the comfort for the long ride?

Do they make gel pads to mount on top of the seat?

What do ya do?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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After a couple hours u will probably have a numb butt about the same time u need gas.Fill up stretch a little and do it again
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Scootergrrl used to use a black leather pillow that we had on the back of my bike before she got her own. Thank god she got her own...
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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here is some gel pads on this site. I do not have one so dont know anything about them a friend has a seat pad made out of those wood beads and he loves it but i just cant see sitting on wood
http://www.waynesvillecycle.com/motorcycle_gel_pads.htm
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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a seat pad like this helps a lot.'

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc.../photo_02.html

i know cause i have one . it works.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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I have heard these work really well, although I have no first hand experience. But they are cheap enough.


http://www.beadrider.com/


Have fun on your trip!



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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I find the stock Dyna seat on my '07 to be very comfortable.


 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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I use a sheepskin covered gel pad. about $85
 
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padded cycling shorts (under your bike trousers !) and/or a sheepskin cover ... http://www.alaskaleather.com/
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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What is the longest ride you have done with that seat?
 
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