Cooling seat options?
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Tampa Bay Area
I live in Florida so I know what your saying. I usually wear motorcycle jeans made by Icon that have breathable material in the crotch area. It also goes down the inside of both legs. It's kinda like stretchy mesh material I guess but it works pretty good. Other companies make similar jeans so maybe some are better than others but Icon works pretty good for me. Bought mine on sale at my local cycle gear store.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Circulator pad but it's the Pro pad from Eastern Performance Cycles ...same as the HD but $47... If the heat is all you want to take care of then this or the HD circulator pad is the thing to get.
TR048792 Is the part # I found out how much it was worth on my trip to Canada 2014 plus it adds comfort.
TR048792 Is the part # I found out how much it was worth on my trip to Canada 2014 plus it adds comfort.
Last edited by Notgrownup; Apr 21, 2016 at 08:23 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Portland, Oregon
I used the wooden beads (we called the Pakistani Taxi Beads, or Paki Beads) on both my Heritages cross country. Worked great for warm weather ventilation, lots of air movement.
I now have the Harley Circulator for the Ultra. Got it on eBay brand new for about half the dealership price. Haven't tried it on the bike yet.
I now have the Harley Circulator for the Ultra. Got it on eBay brand new for about half the dealership price. Haven't tried it on the bike yet.
Last edited by MacTarnahan; Apr 22, 2016 at 02:55 AM.
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From: Houston, Texas
I'd like to suggest a different route, change your underwear. They actually make underwear specifically for motorcycle riders. I don't remember the brand but I bought two pair and wear them when I tour on the 500 mile days. The seams are designed so that you aren't sitting on them and they are long so they seams aren't between your leg and the seat. They have different layers of material to wick away the sweat and keep you cool. They are tall in the back so they don't slide down. When I don't wear those, I wear underarmour boxers for their sweat wicking ability.
I had the pro pad which helped but unless you use it all the time and get used to it, it changes your seat hight a little and feels different when you put it on for a trip or long day. Felt like I was riding a different bike.
If you like your seat for short runs, then just change your underwear for the long hauls.
I had the pro pad which helped but unless you use it all the time and get used to it, it changes your seat hight a little and feels different when you put it on for a trip or long day. Felt like I was riding a different bike.
If you like your seat for short runs, then just change your underwear for the long hauls.
I've found these help....crotch coolers from Captain Itch. I throw them over the battery and the shields, under the seat and helps keep the seat cooler. i also have beads but don't really use them much any more.
http://shop.captain-itch.com/Harley-...hields_c58.htm
http://shop.captain-itch.com/Harley-...hields_c58.htm
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I'd like to suggest a different route, change your underwear. They actually make underwear specifically for motorcycle riders. I don't remember the brand but I bought two pair and wear them when I tour on the 500 mile days. The seams are designed so that you aren't sitting on them and they are long so they seams aren't between your leg and the seat. They have different layers of material to wick away the sweat and keep you cool. They are tall in the back so they don't slide down. When I don't wear those, I wear underarmour boxers for their sweat wicking ability.
I had the pro pad which helped but unless you use it all the time and get used to it, it changes your seat hight a little and feels different when you put it on for a trip or long day. Felt like I was riding a different bike.
If you like your seat for short runs, then just change your underwear for the long hauls.
I had the pro pad which helped but unless you use it all the time and get used to it, it changes your seat hight a little and feels different when you put it on for a trip or long day. Felt like I was riding a different bike.
If you like your seat for short runs, then just change your underwear for the long hauls.
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Illinois
LD Comfort,and,KLIM is another slightly cheaper brand. Heat on your seat causes sweat.Sweat makes your *** stick to the seat.These motorcycle underwears wick the sweat away from your skin,and make one hell of a difference on a hot day.
I've used my airhawk,and I've used these mc underwear-I very much prefer the underwear!The airhawk is only used in my car.
I've used my airhawk,and I've used these mc underwear-I very much prefer the underwear!The airhawk is only used in my car.
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