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Better Seating?
Got a 2015 RT Ltd. and LOVE IT!! The seat gets uncomfortable after a couple hours as others have complained. Not interested at this point in investing $800-$1500 for an "Ultimate Seat" or others of that caliber. Wondering if anyone here had any suggestions for a "Pad" of some sort that would give at least a little more comfort....THANKS!!!
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Try an AirHawk seat cushion. Works for me!
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights
2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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Originally Posted by Rladuke
Got a 2015 RT Ltd. and LOVE IT!! The seat gets uncomfortable after a couple hours as others have complained. Not interested at this point in investing $800-$1500 for an "Ultimate Seat" or others of that caliber. Wondering if anyone here had any suggestions for a "Pad" of some sort that would give at least a little more comfort....THANKS!!!
Try an "Air Hawk". There are also other options that will be posted by others.
https://airhawk.net
HokieV
2015 RTS Intense Red Pearl (New Jan. 2016) - Comfort Heated Seat w/Backrest, Custom Dynamics HMT Brake Light, superbrightled.com Brake Light Strobe, TricLED fender lights w/Blinker Module & Turn Signal Strips, Stebel Nautilus Horn, FOBO TPMS, Spydercuff, Dual USB outlet, Bike Barn.
Previous - 2011 RT Limited.
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Thanks for your reply guys....
wondering what size fits the Spyder RT Seat....
their site does not list the Spyder for reference?
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Originally Posted by Hokiev
Try an "Air Hawk". There are also other options that will be posted by others.
https://airhawk.net
What size do you have?
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Originally Posted by Rladuke
Got a 2015 RT Ltd. and LOVE IT!! The seat gets uncomfortable after a couple hours as others have complained. Not interested at this point in investing $800-$1500 for an "Ultimate Seat" or others of that caliber. Wondering if anyone here had any suggestions for a "Pad" of some sort that would give at least a little more comfort....THANKS!!!
Agree about the AirHawk and Sheepskin , But then that como is nice for short rides 300 + or - But if your going to put serious miles on in a day (500 - 700 + ) then in my opinion a Russel is the way to go again (4th seat to be made April 4th)
Dick Harding
Boise,ID
2011 Spyder RT SE5 Limited
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!
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You can do airhawk air cushion, saddleman gel pads, bead pads, sheepskin pads or any combo thereof depending on whether you like firm support or soft. Unfortunately theres nothing like a good quality custom seat from ultimate, mustang, corbin or russell. Expensive but worth it long term.
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Better Seating
Might give Motorcycle Dave a call (site sponsor) and see what he can do for you.
If and when you get tired of messing with it all, a Russel Day Long seat is worth the investment.
Short of that there is also bead rider seats, which work well in the rain, no matter what type seat you have to keep you up out of the pooling water and dry.
Al
All the great movements in the world began with a cup of coffee!
2018 F3-T
My mods: Can am Trailer hitch, USB and 12 volt power outlets, Gustason windshield, Bead rider seat cushion, battery harness for electric gear and battery tender, Time out trailer.
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As mentioned, the OEM seating from BRP kind of sucks. I have replaced five out of five. My current rides (2011 and 2014 RT's) both have BRP Comfort seats. They are a bit more supportive with the lumbar built in. The driver is also setback about two additional inches. For about $600--not to bad in the pricing department. I can go all day--on a good day--with the Comfort, compared to an hour or so on the OEM.
I am also an Air Hawk and a sheepskin pad user. When I have back and hip issues, they would be added to the mix. With the hip fixed, am hoping those days are over.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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I have
the Airhawk R and it fits the RT very well. I have used my Airhawk on more than one 700+ mile day and it does the job for me.
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Originally Posted by Large1
Agree about the AirHawk and Sheepskin , But then that como is nice for short rides 300 + or - But if your going to put serious miles on in a day (500 - 700 + ) then in my opinion a Russel is the way to go again (4th seat to be made April 4th)
Youre the third Spyder owner that I know who has a ride in appointment at RDL that week. Have fun.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Youre the third Spyder owner that I know who has a ride in appointment at RDL that week. Have fun.
Sound like a party to me
Dick Harding
Boise,ID
2011 Spyder RT SE5 Limited
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!
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check out these for better comfort/cheap fix
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For me the air-hawk is great but it was not all I needed to be able to make long rides.
My story.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
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Originally Posted by 5legsshort
Do you use one of these on your Spyder? Even though I have an Ultimate seat, I still need help. I tried an Air Hawk, but it offered no improvement despite experimenting with the air pressure.
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Originally Posted by Rladuke
Got a 2015 RT Ltd. and LOVE IT!! The seat gets uncomfortable after a couple hours as others have complained. Not interested at this point in investing $800-$1500 for an "Ultimate Seat" or others of that caliber. Wondering if anyone here had any suggestions for a "Pad" of some sort that would give at least a little more comfort....THANKS!!!
I just use sheep skin...didnt like air hawk
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[QUOTE=amelectricdavid;1234528]I just use sheep skin...
Same here Black sheepskin from and rear
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I spent $400 on a custom seat on my Honda ST 1300, but the greatest improvement I ever made was a beaded cover!
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Air Hawk "R" cruiser size for the RT
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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air hawk R Large or small for 2016 rt
Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
Air Hawk "R" cruiser size for the RT
Large or small for a RT
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Originally Posted by ZENspyderman
Large or small for a RT
Bumped. Still looking for an answer also. Large or small Cruiser R cushion?
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Better Seating?
20170302_122329.jpg Sorry tried to get picture turned but won't and I followed suggestions on this site. Anyway, after a number of years and trials and errors I finally learned it was cheaper in the long run to go with a custom Russell Day Long seat for me and the wife, no more problems, 3 russell seats , 3 different bikes later out of a number of bikes....just saying. safe riding!
Baja Ron sway bar, Spyder Dock, Highway Brackets,Trident pegs, Spyder Decals, Signal Mirror led strips, Utopia backrest, 5 pc. Hopnel liner set, cargo nets side/rear doors. Mesh bag front trunk, foam grips, spare trunk key, passenger armrests/storage pouch's, ram mounts/GPS, Drink holder,Phone, Passenger clamp-on drink holder, rear trunk tap light, custom plate frame, spyder fastener bolts, adjustable lower mirror wind deflectors, F4 Customs windshield -wide,tall,clear,vent,Chrome Spyder grill.
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air hawk R Large or small for 2016 rt
Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
Air Hawk "R" cruiser size for the RT
any info would be great
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