Gel seat

[DavidAnthony]

Trying to find a pennytech solution for my stock seat.

 

I was wondering if anyone had tried to install bicycle gel seats under the vinyl.

 

Does anyone have any negative thoughts to doing this.

I tried to buy spandex bicycle shorts with gel pads in them but all they had were ones with a thin pad in the crotch.

[mackerman]

Good day! Haven't tried the bike gell under the seat yet, (considered it though). Look at the seating pad review here - http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/buttpads/

and see what you might get from the article. I'm leaning towards a gel/memory foam replacement asap.

[madness522]

I did this mod for the stock seat on my Honda and it made a little difference. I think the pad was about $12 at walmart. If you do this and use an electric staple gun use the flat staples not the one with a point. The seat pan is to hard and makes it very difficult to shoot the pointed staples straight.

 

Good luck with this mod.

[taters]

try the airhawk. its $169 but you get 60 days to send it back if you don't like it. i'm keeping mine

[Les is more]

The caveat I've heard about the gel under the vinyl is that it really heats up in the sun and can be REALLY toasty when you first sit down.

[DavidAnthony]

Thanks for the tip Leslie.

Up here north of the border a hot seat is something to be enjoyed!

[Lawman]

Airhawk!

[jimbob]

I went to a medical supply store (wheelchair, ect.) and ordered a 14" x 14" "waffle" gel pad for my '99RT. Then to an upholster shop to have it fitted under the vinyl. It cost under a $100.00 and works great. It can get hot in the summer, but then I usually use a sheepskin with it.

[DavidAnthony]

Which would you rather have a Russel Day LOng seat or and Airhawk for you and your pillion. Not a lot of difference in the price.

[Mike O]

...Not a lot of difference in the price.

 

I wish that were true Airhawks are about $165. RDL's (dual passenger and pillion) for an RT start at $550.

 

Regards,

 

Mike O

[DavidAnthony]

I guess what I meant was that I needed 2 Airhawks (pillion)

and the cheapest seat appeared to be around $450. So for a $100 more I could get a custom seat.

 

I just got back from a auto uphostelry shop who said they could remove some of the original foam and replace it with a softer version. Hoping this might be enough to save our butts. Will let you know when I get the seats back.