In search of a butt ache cure
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From: Neawark, DE
The Sundowner is an extremely comfortable seat from the first time you sit on it.
I wanted a backrest so I bought the Mustang Vintage Wide. At first loved the backrest, hated the seat. It was too firm and did not seem to fit my butt. Mustang says it takes a couple hundred mile to break in the seat. I put a sheep skin cover on the seat and that helped quite a bit. A month ago, after 3000 miles I took the sheep skin off and now the Mustang seat feels great.
I wanted a backrest so I bought the Mustang Vintage Wide. At first loved the backrest, hated the seat. It was too firm and did not seem to fit my butt. Mustang says it takes a couple hundred mile to break in the seat. I put a sheep skin cover on the seat and that helped quite a bit. A month ago, after 3000 miles I took the sheep skin off and now the Mustang seat feels great.
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Road Master
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From: S.E. Montana
I'm 5'10 and about 170. Not a great big hind end. I think the problem was more just two brused spots where my butt was in contanct with the seat. I'm in the saddle (horses) hours a day, and do not have the same symptioms riding them....so I'm guessing it's not an issue with bones or joints.
Before spending big bucks on expensive seats, address your riding position. moving you pegs/floorboards, and taller/shorter bars will directly affect how your butt sits in the seat and can make a world of difference. Might find the fix your looking for without breaking the bank.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Pacific Northwest
I tried a Sundowner seat, then I added gel and memory foam to the Sundowner seat, then I finally decided to try a Mustang seat (the wide touring solo seat with a wide passenger pillion). When I first sat on the Mustang seat I thought it felt too firm, but then I was surprised how comfortable it felt after riding for a while. I was really surprised at how much farther I could ride without needing to stop for a break, and how much better I feel after a long ride.
My wife thought the passenger seat felt firm at first, but now she wouldn't want anything else.
I agree. The ergonomics of your bike is an important factor. Do those things before deciding what seat you want.
My wife thought the passenger seat felt firm at first, but now she wouldn't want anything else.
I agree. The ergonomics of your bike is an important factor. Do those things before deciding what seat you want.
Last edited by pnw_hd_rider; Aug 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I'm 5'10 and about 170. Not a great big hind end. I think the problem was more just two brused spots where my butt was in contanct with the seat. I'm in the saddle (horses) hours a day, and do not have the same symptioms riding them....so I'm guessing it's not an issue with bones or joints.
Last edited by TwiZted Biker; Aug 28, 2011 at 03:49 PM.
It is not unusual for me to spend 8-12 hours a day riding when on a trip.
At 5' 11" with almost noassattol I have found a few things keep me comfortable (used to suffer from the same pain OP had)
Handlebars in good position
Multiple comfortable positions for the feet
Airhawk I pad
Sheepskin
Backrest
Kevin
At 5' 11" with almost noassattol I have found a few things keep me comfortable (used to suffer from the same pain OP had)
Handlebars in good position
Multiple comfortable positions for the feet
Airhawk I pad
Sheepskin
Backrest
Kevin
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From: PNW
Before spending big bucks on expensive seats, address your riding position. moving you pegs/floorboards, and taller/shorter bars will directly affect how your butt sits in the seat and can make a world of difference. Might find the fix your looking for without breaking the bank.
O.E.M. seats are commonly criticized by long distance riders and few serious travelers have them on their bikes for long. There are very few that are good for anything longer than a short country ride. Hence the burgeoning aftermarket seat industry.
On moving pegs/floorboards - Moving them forward does me no good because the lowers limit my foot placement - not the boards. Out might help - haven't tried it, but I can't imagine it would make a big difference.
