Seat cushion

[lmadsen]

I would like to know what seat cushions some of you would recommend. I am riding a 2014 RTS. Seems like I have seen many have the Airhawk brand.

Thanks Larry

[pegasus1300]

Try motorcycledave.com He is a sponsor here and I have this cushion in my seat.Very happy and works very well.

[Chupaca]

There are the sheepskin, beaded, air, Gel etc. Hard to say unless you have tried them all... I would the best way to go....

[Triple B]

I’ve thought about the gel pad from Motorcycle Dave, but damn....cutting into the seat scares the hell out of me, and I live too far away to take it to him, plus there’s the border issue.

[PistonBlown]

I’ve thought about the gel pad from Motorcycle Dave, but damn....cutting into the seat scares the hell out of me, and I live too far away to take it to him, plus there’s the border issue.

Have a look for local vehicle upholsters as they will often do this sort of work at a reasonable rate, particularly if they don't have to make the cover.

I was originally going to do mine myself but when I went to remove the seat I found I also had a small tear at one edge. So I took it to a local vehicle upholsters, had three to choose from and that's in a rural area. The guy there not only did the pad but also reshaped/replaced some of the foam where is was worn and did a new cover. Cost me NZ$110 (US$75) for labour and materials, not including the gel pad.

I must admit I wasn't sure how much difference the gel pad would make and pretty much bought it on a whim, but I've done a 3 day iron butt (1000+ miles a day) run since and got to say its made a big improvement. Didn't have to stand on pegs once while riding and butt didn't feel numb or painful at any time.

[wmh9680]

I've tried a few things and found something I like.

WonderGel Original Cushion in Black COLOR : BLACK | SIZE : 18" X 16"

[Mikey]

I am having Dave's gel pad installed as we speak. Was going to do it myself, but found out my staple gun would not shoot threw the hard plastic shell under the seat. can't wait to give it a test ride!

[Lin]

I have also been searching for that best fit feeling. I have tried the Butt Buffer but returned it shortly after getting it. I also had a set of beads, but didn't use them very long either. I am currently using an Airhawk with a sheepskin on top. My passenger has a beaded seat under the sheepskin.
But to be honest, I'm still not satisfied and I'm seriously looking at a Russel Day Long replacement over the winter.

Good luck with your decision.

[SpyderConvert]

I've tried a few things and found something I like.

WonderGel Original Cushion in Black COLOR : BLACK | SIZE : 18" X 16"

I'm going to check out that pad. I was in Home Care sales in the mid 80's and we sold a gel pad made by Jobst. The thing that sold me on it was that to demonstrate the pad to physicians, I would ask them to place their keys on the pad and then sit on it. You could not feel the keys!! Wish that I had one of them.

[JayD]

I would like to know what seat cushions some of you would recommend. I am riding a 2014 RTS. Seems like I have seen many have the Airhawk brand.

Thanks Larry

My vote is Airhawk. Used one for the last 3 years. Wouldn't trade it. Worth the cost.

[Lew L]

My wife likes the airhalk I recently bought her.
Lew L

[crazycanuck]

My wife likes the airhalk I recently bought her.
Lew L

what size fits the RT?

[Motorcycledave]

If you want to install the GEL/Memory foam into your seat, it's easy but if your are afraid to do it
after looking at my website on how it is done, give me a call and can hook you up with a place near you
who will install it.
Dave

I’ve thought about the gel pad from Motorcycle Dave, but damn....cutting into the seat scares the hell out of me, and I live too far away to take it to him, plus there’s the border issue.

[wmh9680]

Has anyone installed heat on their stock seat

[MikeT]

what size fits the RT?

With my bony arse, and getting worse with age, my long time Butt Buffer stopped working, even with a full sheepskin on top. I had heard so much good about the Airhawk, I decided to give it a try. Been trying to find the "sweet spot" for me over the past week. It's true what Airhawk says, "less air is better". You need the LARGE Cruiser R. FA-Cruiser-R-REVB. Best price locally was @Cycle Gear.
Mike

[crazycanuck]

With my bony arse, and getting worse with age, my long time Butt Buffer stopped working, even with a full sheepskin on top. I had heard so much good about the Airhawk, I decided to give it a try. Been trying to find the "sweet spot" for me over the past week. It's true what Airhawk says, "less air is better". You need the LARGE Cruiser R. FA-Cruiser-R-REVB. Best price locally was @Cycle Gear.
Mike

ordered the Large; will test it on my journey to Deadwood.

[thereverend]

I would like to know what seat cushions some of you would recommend. I am riding a 2014 RTS. Seems like I have seen many have the Airhawk brand.

Thanks Larry

​AIRHAWK FROM AMAZON.COM

[Lew L]

Hay crazycanuk,
It's the R- REVB CRUSER . Large fits the passenger seat just fine. She does not have a big butt. But a play on words.
We used to have a gel pad which I now use on the hard Corbin saddle on my old, slow V-Max.


Lew L

[Motorcycledave]

YES
I also stock the OEM seat heaters, then come with all the wiring and controls
Easy to install yourself and only $79.95 ea
all you have to do is call me 209-887-3283
Ride Safe
Dave

Has anyone installed heat on their stock seat

[crazycanuck]

Hay crazycanuk,
It's the R- REVB CRUSER . Large fits the passenger seat just fine. She does not have a big butt. But a play on words.
We used to have a gel pad which I now use on the hard Corbin saddle on my old, slow V-Max.


Lew L

I ordered AIRHAWK Cruiser R Large, should have it early next week before my trip

[Lew L]

Hi,
Just be sure NOT to over fill the air seat. Your own weight has most to do with pressuring the seat to you liking. You us a couple of tries.

Lew L