Circulator Seat Pad
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Omaha
Thanks Guys, for your posts and comments. I found one on "Flebay"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/large-16-13...d=232863271636
It's about half the price of HD and looks to be the same thing without the bar&shield. So now I'm curious if it really is the same thing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/large-16-13...d=232863271636
It's about half the price of HD and looks to be the same thing without the bar&shield. So now I'm curious if it really is the same thing.
I'm with you about saving money.
To me it’s simply common sense.
If things work out like I think they will in the next year or two that pad will cost $75 not $39.
The reason for the price increase is it will be made in the USA by a proud American not some 14 year Asian child.
When that happens I’ll be perfectly happy to pay the $75.
Until then though I'm also happy to pay the $39!!!
Last edited by Bluraven; Aug 4, 2018 at 08:37 AM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Good roads, cold beer
The ProPad has a mesh top that does the 'same' thing -prevents monkey butt and the irritation. I've found it works great and doesn't slide around on the seat. It also has a 'gel' pad the Circulator does not.
The Circulator....have heard good, but attaches to the seat funny - make sure you thoroughly research this before buying for your brand/shape of seat. I thought of throwing one on a seat I own but it would not fit the seat structure.
The Circulator....have heard good, but attaches to the seat funny - make sure you thoroughly research this before buying for your brand/shape of seat. I thought of throwing one on a seat I own but it would not fit the seat structure.
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Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 27
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From: Ohio
It looks the same to me and my guess is if its not the same it is a direct knock-off.
I'm with you about saving money.
To me its simply common sense.
If things work out like I think they will in the next year or two that pad will cost $75 not $39.
The reason for the price increase is it will be made in the USA by a proud American not some 14 year Asian child.
When that happens Ill be perfectly happy to pay the $75.
Until then though I'm also happy to pay the $39!!!
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 699
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From: Northeast
I have the Harley one and it does add comfort to the seat and does make the seat cooler in hot weather. My 2 cents is to stick with the Harley one because the quality has been proven to me to be exceptional.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Deep South, Louisiana
I ride daily and short rides don’t effect me until I’m out all day or tank to tank then I feel the heat in my butt. I’m not into gimmicks. I have many long day long rides cross country. A buddy had one and swore by it. So he talked me into getting one. It works. Keeps you dry from sweating as the air can pass through. I now use it on all long trips or several hours trips when the temp is over 90°. There is a exact copy out there but I don’t know the brand. I have tried the biker shorts, gel pads, etc. this is the only thing that works on long runs for me.
Last edited by K Melancon; Aug 4, 2018 at 04:10 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Michigan
I've had my Circulator (and back rest) seat pad for several years and it's great on long, hot trips!
Eliminates sweating (and Monkey Butt) and on rainy days I toss it in the tour pack as it takes up so little space.
Eliminates sweating (and Monkey Butt) and on rainy days I toss it in the tour pack as it takes up so little space.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2006
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Works well at controlling swamp-***
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Alexandria, VA
If you guys want to move one step beyond a pad, get one of these seats:
http://kontourseat.com/
They are not cheap (priced like a Corbin) and you will probably have to send a pan. But I had one of these on a BMW K1600 GTL and it was ....unbelievable. So nice to ride with. However, it cannot be your only seat, because below 55 degrees it WILL freeze yer nuts off. That's how much air comes through it.
http://kontourseat.com/
They are not cheap (priced like a Corbin) and you will probably have to send a pan. But I had one of these on a BMW K1600 GTL and it was ....unbelievable. So nice to ride with. However, it cannot be your only seat, because below 55 degrees it WILL freeze yer nuts off. That's how much air comes through it.