DYI Seat Pad Insert
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Road Master
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DYI Seat Pad Insert
Has anyone tried and had success installing an internal (under the seat cover) Pro Pad or similar insert?
I'm fully aware of MCC available mods. I had success with them when I sent my stock seat for mods. I now have a HD 52000248 Solo and I'm experiencing tail bone discomfort. I really don't want any down time for the rest rest of this season, as far as sending the seat out for upgrades. After watching a video on how to install a pad, I'm confident that I'm capable of the task. Looking for some feedback from those who have had success or failures doing it themselves.
If not, I may invest in a pad that fits on top of the seat, see if it helps, and send mine to MCC this off-season.
I'm fully aware of MCC available mods. I had success with them when I sent my stock seat for mods. I now have a HD 52000248 Solo and I'm experiencing tail bone discomfort. I really don't want any down time for the rest rest of this season, as far as sending the seat out for upgrades. After watching a video on how to install a pad, I'm confident that I'm capable of the task. Looking for some feedback from those who have had success or failures doing it themselves.
If not, I may invest in a pad that fits on top of the seat, see if it helps, and send mine to MCC this off-season.
6th Gear
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My 2 cents.
I have never put a Pro Pad in a seat but I do work for a company that sells all brands of seats and seat pads including air pads, gel pads etc. Air (such as Wild ***) is my preferred add on pad because gel retains heat and I don't want excess heat downstairs.
With that being said there is no substitute for a properly designed seat with quality foam. My tailbone was busted racing motocross years ago and sitting in an office chair can even sometimes hurt. The best seats I have ridden on for my tailbone pain is the Cycle-Pedic seat that is cut out in the tailbone area and on Mustang seats. Of those two the Mustang is the most comfortable. The key is they use much better foam and they also rotate your hips forward which changes the pressure point. I currently ride on a Super Touring seat for long distances and a Wide Tripper for daily use.
I have never put a Pro Pad in a seat but I do work for a company that sells all brands of seats and seat pads including air pads, gel pads etc. Air (such as Wild ***) is my preferred add on pad because gel retains heat and I don't want excess heat downstairs.
With that being said there is no substitute for a properly designed seat with quality foam. My tailbone was busted racing motocross years ago and sitting in an office chair can even sometimes hurt. The best seats I have ridden on for my tailbone pain is the Cycle-Pedic seat that is cut out in the tailbone area and on Mustang seats. Of those two the Mustang is the most comfortable. The key is they use much better foam and they also rotate your hips forward which changes the pressure point. I currently ride on a Super Touring seat for long distances and a Wide Tripper for daily use.
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Road Master
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Thanks for your input X1 Mike! I did buy a Mustang Vintage for my Sporty but that seat didn't seem to help much.
Been doing a little more research and many others support your feeling about GEL. I'll cross those off the list.
Been doing a little more research and many others support your feeling about GEL. I'll cross those off the list.
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Road Master
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(unfortunately I Sold my OEM seat a couple of weeks ago)
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Check out a craft shop like Joanne Fabrics and the like. They usually have all different kinds of foam and you may spot some new fabric that would look good covering the seat...
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6th Gear
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No great loss on selling the stock seat. Changing foam etc. and all you are doing is polishing a turd. One of the biggest benefits of an aftermarket seat like a Mustang is the high quality base. I always equate it to building a house, the first thing you need is a solid foundation.
The problem with that is you end up with materials that weren't designed to be a motorcycle seat. Even the guys making custom seats, they may be great craftsmen and do a wonderful job but they simply do not have the resources of an actual seat manufacturer that blends their own foam and has vinyl made to their specs.
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Just tossing this out there. With my RK seat, I felt as if I wasn't getting the support for my back. I broke it back in 2003. I started with 2 layers of firm and 1 layer of semi firm carpet padding. I kept tearing the padding down till I got it where it was comfortable. I ended up with one small piece of firm carpet padding set right under my tailbone. Real easy to slip in under the seat cover. It allows me to ride 850 miles in a 14 hour day.
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