I use seat beads on long rides. I rotate from the seat beads to just the seat itself. Seat beads give your back side a different feel and it's good for awhile. Swapping back and forth gets me further down the road. They also help on hot days as it lets air circulate rather than just sitting on vinyl.
They are not the end-all for me. But a nice aid for a little more comfort. Mine is just big enough to cover everywhere my body would be touching the seat.
I also use the beads when my butt starts to get sore on a long trip, or when it gets hot in the summer.
They are definitely more comfortable than they look.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
I have been using an Airhawk seat pad for about 15 years. I highly recommend if you are long distance rider.
Bob H - Derry, NH
2020 Spyder RT Limited - Petrol Metallic Blue
2010 RT622 Trailer and BRP Hitch
BRP Vented Touring Windshield, BRP Backrest
Garmin 590 with BRP Mount
Fobo TPMS for Spyder and Trailer
Lidlox, Blue Sea Fuse Box for power distribution
Ram Ball Mounts for Radar Detector, Cup Holder and Phone Holder
Sena 20S / SL2 Headsets, Foam Grip Covers, Belt Tensioner
BAJA Ron Sway Bar and Shock Adjusters, Heli Bars
I have been using an Airhawk seat pad for about 15 years. I highly recommend if you are long distance rider.
Thanks for the input. Comfort isn't the issue. I have tried the Airhawk seat pad many times on long trips. It just doesn't work for me. I am looking at the ability to keep the backside cooler.
I have them all. Beads, sheepskin, air pads and vent pads. Beads do keep you cool in the heat. I like this best, as it vents, adds a touch of cushion and is grippy when cornering. Size M https://www.cyclegear.com/parts/speedmetal-air-seat-pad
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I have made several bead seats for different motorcycles, so you can custom size it. It's quick and easy to do. You just go to WallyWorld or a chain auto parts store and buy a bead seat cover for car seats, like the Tijuana taxis. You just unweave it to the desired size and shape, and then tie off the corners where you did the unweaving. It's held in place with either cords or small bungees. On my previous 2014 RT, my wife loved it for the cooling effect. Me not so much.
Wow , thanks for the info ( I just ordered one ) .... I was quite interested in the " beadrider " one - until I saw the cost with shipping added .... The measurements for the one on E-bay is mis-leading, they didn't add the front section measure which is at 2in. .... so it's really the same size as the one " beadrider " recommends for the Spyder ....... ..................Mike
I'm gonna try one of those as well, my wife and I went for a pretty long ride yesterday through the Hills and by the time I got home the "boys" were very unhappy. All of a sudden it feels like the "boys" are getting rolled back the longer I ride. Had to stand up and get readjusted frequently.
I had a bead pad for awhile, it was the plastic beads. No cover came with mine though. Made a quick turn onto a side road and almost slid off my seat. Maybe the wooden ones are not as slick. Now use an Airhawk and it works well.
Put the wrong site in. Should be the Cycle Gear site. https://www.cyclegear.com/parts/speedmetal-air-seat-pad
I have use one of these air mesh seat from Cycle Gear with the vinyl on the under side cut out so that flows. It is great, but the vinyl has to be cut out for the air flow.
The seat beads are damn near a custom fit on my Seth Laam re-done F3S seat. The Speedmetal vent pad also fits nicely.
I'm NOT trying to be rude, mean or anything else but I thought they whole point of spending uber bucks on a Laam seat was so you didn't have to add anything else for comfort?
I'm NOT trying to be rude, mean or anything else but I thought they whole point of spending uber bucks on a Laam seat was so you didn't have to add anything else for comfort?
Seat beads offer ventilation that black vinyl does not in warmer temps..
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I took my seat off and to the upholstery shop they dipped it out where my tail bone hit at and under both hipps added real dense thick foam and now it rides like a ultimate seat. Completely cured my tail bone pounding .I tookit on a 250 mile trip Im now in love with that seat.