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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Default Cooling seat options?
So riding my '14 Electra Glide, the seat is a thousand times more comfortable than my old '98 Fatboy but still seam to have a ventilation issue under my backside. Yes it's personal, butt, I can't be the only rider with a problem down there. Been looking at those beaded seats...

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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 03:07 PM
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A lot of hot asses on here like the beads. Probably your best solution.
 
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try a sheep skin butt pad, you can check some out at alaska leather.com.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 03:51 PM
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I was hesitant to spend the money but I really like my Airhawk..... Definitely worth it to me..... Good luck with your search and ride safe.
 
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I've used them in the past. You WILL get some air on your boo boo.
 
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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
 
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 05:18 PM
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I tried the beads and they just aren't for me. It felt like I was riding on, well, wooden beads. They did not feel comfortable. I have a Corbin on order. I like sitting on leather. Vinyl gets too hot for me, especially here in Florida.

If the Corbin doesn't work, I have a sheepskin cover.
 
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BeadRider.com They make good stuff. I haven't used mine since '10, but all the lines are still taught and no issues with it. I forgot all about it till the O.P. just brought it up.
 
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Real sheep skin, not the imitation $hit
 
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