So sick of my a$$ hurting on trips
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Road Master
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So sick of my a$$ hurting on trips
I've made and read the posts, heard the suggestions .. it just seems so hard for me to buy a seat before testing it. And how the hell do i test a seat on a 2 hour ride? ha
1 tank of gas on highway (about 200mi) without stopping, and i feel like im sitting on steel rails or something. Not painful, just super uncomfy!
I have an 04 FLSTCI, all my friends are on Road Glides, none of them seem to have any issue. But they have also been riding 30yrs+, where im on my second year
So is my issue not enough miles on the saddle (im about 10k deep on my own), or am i just a fat sh*t and need a different seat for real?
1 tank of gas on highway (about 200mi) without stopping, and i feel like im sitting on steel rails or something. Not painful, just super uncomfy!
I have an 04 FLSTCI, all my friends are on Road Glides, none of them seem to have any issue. But they have also been riding 30yrs+, where im on my second year
So is my issue not enough miles on the saddle (im about 10k deep on my own), or am i just a fat sh*t and need a different seat for real?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Eastern North Carolina
I've made and read the posts, heard the suggestions .. it just seems so hard for me to buy a seat before testing it. And how the hell do i test a seat on a 2 hour ride? ha
1 tank of gas on highway (about 200mi) without stopping, and i feel like im sitting on steel rails or something. Not painful, just super uncomfy!
I have an 04 FLSTCI, all my friends are on Road Glides, none of them seem to have any issue. But they have also been riding 30yrs+, where im on my second year
So is my issue not enough miles on the saddle (im about 10k deep on my own), or am i just a fat sh*t and need a different seat for real?
1 tank of gas on highway (about 200mi) without stopping, and i feel like im sitting on steel rails or something. Not painful, just super uncomfy!
I have an 04 FLSTCI, all my friends are on Road Glides, none of them seem to have any issue. But they have also been riding 30yrs+, where im on my second year
So is my issue not enough miles on the saddle (im about 10k deep on my own), or am i just a fat sh*t and need a different seat for real?
Clearly, it's time for a new ride. Woo HOO!
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: tacoma,wa
here is what I just got is the airhawk seat cushion they are a sponsor here easy to find from JP cycle I have a 99 RK its a police model when I put the comfort stich seat I am 6/4 and I was told by my mechanic I would be lower on the frame. I can go to a place here also known Riches seats and a thousand dollars they will rebuild the seat for me the airhawk is going to work for me just ordered the one for my wife lol. try it out
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 156
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From: Eau Claire Wisconsin
Stop wearing cotton underwear. Seriously, get compression shorts (walmart) like the kind you wear under shorts. Otherwise, its like blisters from wet socks.
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Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Clermont, GA, CSA
Try one of these or look for a cheapo version on ebay:
http://www.beadrider.com/
I've been using one for two years and wouldn't go on a long trip without it.
Mal
http://www.beadrider.com/
I've been using one for two years and wouldn't go on a long trip without it.
Mal
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Cardiff, CA
200-300 mile days are not a problem with this Mustang seat.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/...uds-No-Conchos
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/...uds-No-Conchos
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 8
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From: Calgary
There are as many answers as there are ***** That said, I researched the crap out of seats last year when I bought my 07 Heritage Softail. Previous ride (04 Shadow) I put on a mustang seat with back rest. LOVED IT. For the Softail, I eventually went with the Harley Signature seat with backrest. Although not quite as good as the Mustang, it made a significant difference from the OEM. I may eventually go back to the Mustang but for now this works. IMHO of course.