Circulator Seat Pad
Road Warrior
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
How to attach Circular Seat Pads to seats?
I found one on "Flebay" https://www.ebay.com/itm/large-16-13...d=232863271636
Just wondering if any of you who have this type of seat pad know how they are "supposed" to attach to the seats? No instructions came with the pads.
I solved the problem using velco fasteners but I'm wondering if I'm going to experience any problems with the velcro adheasive in the heat when riding.
After attaching the rider pad to the seat, I added some small 1" square velcro soft sides onto the rear of the seat and attached the short straps to them For the passenger seat pad I did the same thing, the 1" square soft sides attached to the front of the passenger seat that the short straps get attached to. I added one more velcro fastener (both halves, soft side attached to the seat) at the rear of the passenger seat to keeep the pad from flopping in the breeze when riding solo. When not riding 2 up I will just take the passenger pad off easily and put it in the saddle bag.
The rider seat had a tendency to shift sideways, especially when mounting so I added another two part velcro fastener on either side near the front. Now it stays in place.
I have only ridden with them in place for a short jaunt but I could actually feel the cool air under my butt. Will be giving it a more substantial test tommorow hoping it helps to keep my butt dry.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Dallas, TX
elastic goes under the nose of the seat... my fat *** is used to hold the pad in place.
No issues for 1000 miles last week.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: WA
It's an "inelegant" solution, but I got a couple of small D rings that the 2 velcro straps on the rider pad wrap around, and then used some small carabiners to attach the D rings to the grab strap on the rear seat - - it keeps the rider pad from blowing off on a windy day (obviously when I'm not on it).
Not sure what could be done with the passenger pad ....
Not sure what could be done with the passenger pad ....
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From: Santa Clarita
Well, y'all have convinced me. I believe I'll get one for the wife tomorrow...the comfort of her *** is more important...then if she likes, I'll get one for me!!! Thanks for the comments!!!!
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I have had one for a a few years. Used it with an Ultra and now the Road King. I only use it on long road trips and when I do, it gets used off and on as I find after a certain amount of time, it starts feeling weird. It tends to bunch up on me over time, even when properly secured. As far as the cooling/dry benefits, for me it is somewhat noticeable but not profound. It does offers marginal cushion benefits although that is not its intended purpose.I mainly use it simply because on long rides of a thousand miles or more, I like to switch things up just to have a different feel in the seat.
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
It's an "inelegant" solution, but I got a couple of small D rings that the 2 velcro straps on the rider pad wrap around, and then used some small carabiners to attach the D rings to the grab strap on the rear seat - - it keeps the rider pad from blowing off on a windy day (obviously when I'm not on it).
Not sure what could be done with the passenger pad ....
Not sure what could be done with the passenger pad ....
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Aug 24, 2018 at 07:13 AM. Reason: Multiple posts
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From: Santa Clarita
...and...I did the deed...how could ya go wrong for that price? I'll figger out the attachment when I get 'em...thanks for the tip, Frank...
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
I used some soft side of velcro pads attached/aheared to the back of the seat that I attach the short straps to that come on the back of the Circulat pad. I have a Reach seat so they would not reach the strap even if it was still installed which it is not since I have a Grasshopper Backrest installed.
I plan to modify the elasic strap on the front of the seat pad that goes under seat so I don't have to take the seat off to mount/unmount the seat pad. I find it does not keep if the pad from sliding side to side very well anyway, especially when I get on and off the bike as I have to do a step over....I'm too short to do a leg swing over.
I attached the passenger pad in a similar way...the pad facing with the short straps forward. Added one velcro (both parts) under the sissybar back rest top secure the rear of the pad.
One word of advice....don't use the velcro that are for exterior use as they are not "HOOK & LOOP" and they separate too easily. Suggest looking for Heavy duty Hook and Loop that is better than what they sell in Office depot, more like what they use for slipcover use..
They are working good for me.
I plan to modify the elasic strap on the front of the seat pad that goes under seat so I don't have to take the seat off to mount/unmount the seat pad. I find it does not keep if the pad from sliding side to side very well anyway, especially when I get on and off the bike as I have to do a step over....I'm too short to do a leg swing over.
I attached the passenger pad in a similar way...the pad facing with the short straps forward. Added one velcro (both parts) under the sissybar back rest top secure the rear of the pad.
One word of advice....don't use the velcro that are for exterior use as they are not "HOOK & LOOP" and they separate too easily. Suggest looking for Heavy duty Hook and Loop that is better than what they sell in Office depot, more like what they use for slipcover use..
They are working good for me.
Last edited by FrankEV; Aug 26, 2018 at 08:38 AM.