Gel Seats n Cold
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Gel Seats n Cold
This may be a silly question, but I just received a Saddleman Gel Seat and don't want to damage it. Are Gel Seats designed to hold up to sub-zero temps? Last week it was -20 overnight for a couple of nights. Will those type temps damage the "gel" in the seat? Thanks
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Can't help with the temp question but just wanted to add that I had the extra large one (to put on top of my 17.5" Mustang seat) and it worked really well. Only used it for real long trips like 300+ mile days.
Steve
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It depends on what type of 'gel' the seat manufacturer is using. For example I have a Dany Gray seat and they use a gel substitute:
"At Danny Gray, we use a state of the art alternative to gel. The "gel" we use is actually a viscolastic dry polymer. This stable solid is not a liquid so it will not leak; get as hot in the sun, freeze, or ruin the seat cover like other gels will. Our gel distributes the weight of the rider evenly over the surface of the seat to relieve stress points. The gel forms to your body reducing pressure points and increasing blood flow to help prevent "numb butt" syndrome."
"At Danny Gray, we use a state of the art alternative to gel. The "gel" we use is actually a viscolastic dry polymer. This stable solid is not a liquid so it will not leak; get as hot in the sun, freeze, or ruin the seat cover like other gels will. Our gel distributes the weight of the rider evenly over the surface of the seat to relieve stress points. The gel forms to your body reducing pressure points and increasing blood flow to help prevent "numb butt" syndrome."
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Send them an e-mail or call them..
I've had a Saddlemen w/gel for 5 years and love it.
Don't need to worry about -F... but works great
at 105 degrees F.
saddlemensales@msn.com 1-800-397-7709
Doesn't look like temp. would effect it.
http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index...&cPath=169_214
How 'bout this: "Saddlegel™ Comfort Pads make any motorcycle seat into a touring seat. A state-of-the-art material, brought over from the medical industry, that will never freeze, crack, dry out, leak or melt, Saddlegel™ is designed to evenly distribute a rider's weight across the full surface of the pad, eliminating annoying pressure points and "hot spots" for uncommon comfort."
I've had a Saddlemen w/gel for 5 years and love it.
Don't need to worry about -F... but works great
at 105 degrees F.
saddlemensales@msn.com 1-800-397-7709
Doesn't look like temp. would effect it.
http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index...&cPath=169_214
How 'bout this: "Saddlegel™ Comfort Pads make any motorcycle seat into a touring seat. A state-of-the-art material, brought over from the medical industry, that will never freeze, crack, dry out, leak or melt, Saddlegel™ is designed to evenly distribute a rider's weight across the full surface of the pad, eliminating annoying pressure points and "hot spots" for uncommon comfort."
Last edited by agapsdiver; Dec 15, 2009 at 05:49 PM.
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Most gel seat will not be damaged by freezing temps due to them not having any real water in them. It may take them longer to warm up and numb your **** like you are setting on a ice pack.
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