Sheepskin or Gel Pad
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 492
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From: Castle Rock, CO
Neither, and no Airhawk either.
The sheepskin will be a sopping mess when it rains, gel absorbs heat like a b!tch and an Airhawk (or anything else you sit on top) is loose on top of your seat - no matter how much you tighten the straps.
The seat itself is the problem - fix the foundation - and there are lots of options. I'm very satisfied with Mean City Cycles (HDForums sponsor), or Corbin, Mustang, Saddlemen, Russell, Mayer, etc.
If you're serious about long distance cruising (I did 35k last season, leaving in 3 weeks for 8 weeks/28k), fix the underlying problem. Your a$$ will thank you.
The sheepskin will be a sopping mess when it rains, gel absorbs heat like a b!tch and an Airhawk (or anything else you sit on top) is loose on top of your seat - no matter how much you tighten the straps.
The seat itself is the problem - fix the foundation - and there are lots of options. I'm very satisfied with Mean City Cycles (HDForums sponsor), or Corbin, Mustang, Saddlemen, Russell, Mayer, etc.
If you're serious about long distance cruising (I did 35k last season, leaving in 3 weeks for 8 weeks/28k), fix the underlying problem. Your a$$ will thank you.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 565
Likes: 2
From: Palmyra Missouri
Neither. Get an Airhawk pad and you will not use anything else in the future. Once you set the pressure correctly it is the best there is next to a Road Zeppelin seat.
http://www.airhawk.net/
http://www.airhawk.net/
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 240
Likes: 3
From: Norman Oklahoma
I use the Pro Pad sheep skin. Did some Iron Butt rides and found it to be best for me. It stays in place and when you stop to eat or what ever just take it off . Cool in summer warm in the winter. My two cent's
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
Likes: 332
From: Blue Grass (KY)
I have an Alaska Leather sheep pad and the gel pad...I use both or one....works for me.
Some use the Wally world pad ( 20.00) I've used the beads in the past too...they're good for air....
But getting the seat modified will serve you best....
All butts are different, what works for one may not work for you...
Some use the Wally world pad ( 20.00) I've used the beads in the past too...they're good for air....
But getting the seat modified will serve you best....
All butts are different, what works for one may not work for you...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,356
Likes: 2
From: Las Vegas, NV
Another Airhawk fan. It is the only *** accessory I am aware of that guarantees your comfort and allows you to ride more hours and longer distances without discomfort or your $$$ money back.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,727
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Neither, and no Airhawk either.
The sheepskin will be a sopping mess when it rains, gel absorbs heat like a b!tch and an Airhawk (or anything else you sit on top) is loose on top of your seat - no matter how much you tighten the straps.
The seat itself is the problem - fix the foundation - and there are lots of options. I'm very satisfied with Mean City Cycles (HDForums sponsor), or Corbin, Mustang, Saddlemen, Russell, Mayer, etc.
If you're serious about long distance cruising (I did 35k last season, leaving in 3 weeks for 8 weeks/28k), fix the underlying problem. Your a$$ will thank you.
The sheepskin will be a sopping mess when it rains, gel absorbs heat like a b!tch and an Airhawk (or anything else you sit on top) is loose on top of your seat - no matter how much you tighten the straps.
The seat itself is the problem - fix the foundation - and there are lots of options. I'm very satisfied with Mean City Cycles (HDForums sponsor), or Corbin, Mustang, Saddlemen, Russell, Mayer, etc.
If you're serious about long distance cruising (I did 35k last season, leaving in 3 weeks for 8 weeks/28k), fix the underlying problem. Your a$$ will thank you.
My Airhawk is not loose on top. That only happens when it is over inflated. Fixing the seat can get extremely expensive and most fixed seats and aftermarket seats are just as bad, worse or not much better than stock, I know that from experience. Right now I have Mean City Cycles' best and the only way I can stay on it more than a couple hours is to use the Airhawk which is adjustable to what feels best to me. No ordinary retrofit with a little foam or gel is going to make much difference and is a waste of money. I don't know about the Russel Day Long, they are a different breed altogether, maybe someday I'll give that a shot. There is no right answer that fits everyone. Something that is adjustable will probably do the most for you.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 903
Likes: 8
From: California
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
What is the correct size of the Airhawk for Electra Glide Classic standard seats?
BTW, I have a BeadRider (http://www.beadrider.com/) seat pad and it works pretty well. Especially in regards to keeping your butt cool during hotter weather. However, I still develop butt numbness and hope that the Airhawk will solve that.
One other point...If you're overweight and out of shape, you might consider fixing that...My stock seat became much more comfortable after losing the excess weight and getting my legs in shape. Just a thought...
JackL
BTW, I have a BeadRider (http://www.beadrider.com/) seat pad and it works pretty well. Especially in regards to keeping your butt cool during hotter weather. However, I still develop butt numbness and hope that the Airhawk will solve that.
One other point...If you're overweight and out of shape, you might consider fixing that...My stock seat became much more comfortable after losing the excess weight and getting my legs in shape. Just a thought...
JackL
Last edited by jackloganbill; Apr 16, 2012 at 09:32 AM.