First long ride
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First long ride
Wanted to post and say he to anyone who might be reading that I tagged along with. My wife and I just finished a trip from central Texas to Destin, FL. Spent a week at the beach and 2days riding both ways. First real rode trip for us on the bike. Met some great people found some cool place, got a good sunburn on my arms, but a great time. Thanks to all those who I tagged in with, and one last thing my wife is good for about 400miles then her tail really starts hurting. Does anybody have suggestions for a pad to put on her seat. Ihave a MCC updated seat that's good for day trips but needs some more for the long hauls. Thanks
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Unless you take more frequent stops to top off the gas, get a drink, potty stop etc. your wife won't be riding with you much. Hell, my seat gets sore riding in a Lincon for that far......people weren't meant to sit that long. When your old your *** is weak, and when your young your *** needs to move !
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Sounds like you had a great trip. I bought this when HD came out with it. 2011 P&A Catalog pg. 356 Circulation Seat Pad. It promotes air movement & reduces heat build up between your A_S & Seat. It's like a 3D or honeycomb. they have them for rider & passanger. $89.95 & $69.95
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No magic seats
It takes time to build up to longer runs. The wife gets the worst of things, small seat, looking at the back of our head for hours on end and at the mercy of the drivers skills. No seat will be the magic one but there are better seats than Harley stock seats. As others have pointed out, Mustang is a good seat and the granddaddy of them all is Harley's Road Zeppelin. Yesterday I rode from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco Bay Area and back in one day, 565 miles. I was sore! Built up to the ride and stop often for her sake. Getting tired and sore is part of the deal and the enjoyment.
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I've got a brand new Alaskan Gel seat cover and I never use it. What you need is a decent seat with a backrest. The backrest will solve your problem. As you ride you can stretch out with your feet and push back on the back rest lifting up off the seat just a little, giving your glutious maximus (posterior) some relaxation. You'll be surprised at the difference.
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Another option is to take your seat to a good upholstery shop. add a good quality memory foam. Most can add atleast 1" to 1.5" and squeeze the vinyl back into place and looks the same as original, only added comfort.
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Have had this done to a few seats ,really helps and a lot cheaper than a mustang , bout $75-$100
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