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It greatly reduces the heat rising off the engine. I haven't seen anything that actually cools the seat itself down. Sort of defeats the purpose of getting out there and "being one" with nature.
Did 10 states and 3K miles on a trip last year. Long day was 600+ miles. I don't even know it's there. It does raise you up 1/4" or so. When I take it off you can't even tell it was on the seat as it doesn't leave any marks on the seat at all.
Harley makes breathable Circulator Seat Pads feature 3-D construction that promotes air movement and reduces heat build-up where the rider's body touches the seat.
I have used these and they will keep you cooler. Heat is not transferred.
I have left my bike in the full sun all day and the seat was cool.
You can have one made to fit your bike or get a drop on from venders. http://www.blacksheeptrading.com/mtrcyccov.html
The beads are good but being short they don't work for me.
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