Sheepskin or Gel Pad
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Pocahontas, IL
I use the beaded seat cover from bead rider. The wife swears by it also. It lets lots of air pass and you won't have a sweaty *** when you stop. I am not claiming it is better than any of the other ideas....just what I decided to go with and couldn't be happier. I do take them off in cold weather though.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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You may not believe it, but the CirculatorŠ pad from HD works great.
Have the Alaska Leather (sheared) pads and the HD CirculatorŠ pad, and in the summer I'll stick with the HD pad.
Winter, it's the Alaska Leather all the way, but to kick the swamp *** in the summer, I haven't been able to beat HD.
Have the Alaska Leather (sheared) pads and the HD CirculatorŠ pad, and in the summer I'll stick with the HD pad.
Winter, it's the Alaska Leather all the way, but to kick the swamp *** in the summer, I haven't been able to beat HD.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Simi Valley, CA
All the above are good suggestions but, I found an excellent product several years ago that won't put a big dent in your wallet.
Just grab one of those beaded automotive seat covers found in many auto parts stores for a few bucks (I know, I thought the same thing when I first heard about it).
The pain comes from pressure on the same spot for extended periods of time. With the hundreds of beads in these seat covers, a small shift in any direction relieves the pressure. Air circulation is another benefit with these. In fact, if it's a cool damp morning your butt actually gets cold.
I tie mine to the tour pack and it covers both seats for $10-$15.00. Way better than $100.00+/seat for some of these other pads, some of which don't work nearly as well.
Think about it, all those New York cabbies can't be wrong.
Just grab one of those beaded automotive seat covers found in many auto parts stores for a few bucks (I know, I thought the same thing when I first heard about it).
The pain comes from pressure on the same spot for extended periods of time. With the hundreds of beads in these seat covers, a small shift in any direction relieves the pressure. Air circulation is another benefit with these. In fact, if it's a cool damp morning your butt actually gets cold.
I tie mine to the tour pack and it covers both seats for $10-$15.00. Way better than $100.00+/seat for some of these other pads, some of which don't work nearly as well.
Think about it, all those New York cabbies can't be wrong.
I use the beaded seat cover from bead rider. The wife swears by it also. It lets lots of air pass and you won't have a sweaty *** when you stop. I am not claiming it is better than any of the other ideas....just what I decided to go with and couldn't be happier. I do take them off in cold weather though.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: East Coast, USA
I use the large cruiser for the driver position on the EG.
I also have a medium cruiser which I use in the driver position on my FatBoy. The medium cruiser also fits in the passenger position on the EG.
The medium cruiser would probably work in the driver position on the EG, but the large cruiser has a longer front section that seems to fit better.
I also have a medium cruiser which I use in the driver position on my FatBoy. The medium cruiser also fits in the passenger position on the EG.
The medium cruiser would probably work in the driver position on the EG, but the large cruiser has a longer front section that seems to fit better.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,614
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From: Toms River, NJ
Heres my 2 cents. First, get rid of blue Jeans, buy 511 pants, they have no seams to sit on. Two, get all the stuff out of your pockets. Three, Buy a good after market saddle, I like Corbin, many don't. Four, Buy LD underwear. Five, Go on a diet, the lighter you are the lighter you sit in the saddle. Six, shake it out during gas stops, walk around the pump a little. I do all the above and have done 800 miles day. Now I am NOT going to say I wasn't hurting a little, but it was OK, 500 no problem.
Now I also have read about the sheepskins, so as I am planing a ride to Mrytle Beach in May, I ordered one from Alaskan Sheepskin, about 100 dollars, a full pelt, hair trimmed. I will post my thoughts after my trip. Be Safe JIM
Now I also have read about the sheepskins, so as I am planing a ride to Mrytle Beach in May, I ordered one from Alaskan Sheepskin, about 100 dollars, a full pelt, hair trimmed. I will post my thoughts after my trip. Be Safe JIM
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: PA
Sheepskin! I bought a full one and cut it to fit myself. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter and ALWAYS soft/comfortable on the ***.
Last edited by AnotherBlackSG; Apr 17, 2012 at 09:19 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,602
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From: Southeastern Michigan
+3 on HD Circulator seat pads.
My wife and I did consecutive 750 mile days from Co to Mi in hot weather. Did the trick!
I do think the determining factor though - is how close your seat fits to begin with.
As you can see there is no single standout answer. Thats because it's a very subjective issue. You'll likely end up like the rest of us - trying fixes, magic remedies, new seats, etc to try to get that elusive fit. And you'll probably be better served finding out what the discomfort is to begin with?
Too hard/soft? Too close/far? Riding positioning? Fitness? The list goes on and on.
I know guys who can do 1000 mile days with no issues on stock seats. And guys who can barely crack 300 on custom seats.
A lot goes into it.
Good luck!
My wife and I did consecutive 750 mile days from Co to Mi in hot weather. Did the trick!
I do think the determining factor though - is how close your seat fits to begin with.
As you can see there is no single standout answer. Thats because it's a very subjective issue. You'll likely end up like the rest of us - trying fixes, magic remedies, new seats, etc to try to get that elusive fit. And you'll probably be better served finding out what the discomfort is to begin with?
Too hard/soft? Too close/far? Riding positioning? Fitness? The list goes on and on.
I know guys who can do 1000 mile days with no issues on stock seats. And guys who can barely crack 300 on custom seats.
A lot goes into it.
Good luck!