Seat advice needed

[rab1951]

I recently purchased a F3 Ltd and went for my first long ride (about 400 miles round trip) on it over the weekend. The first couple of hours I was ok but then my stock seat started causing me a good deal of pain. The ridge in the seat that starts about 4 1/2 inches from the front and continues to the front of the seat was causing pain in the area between anus and genitals. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what was the fix? I have had several motorcycles in the past and have not experienced this issue. I love my spyder but I have to get this issue resolved. Any advice is much appreciated and thank you in advance.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Try the “air hawk R Cruiser Large”. At Walmart.com for $ 106.00. If it don’t work you can return it, I have the same bike and can easily do a700 mile day with the air hawk. If it don’t work..... you have lost nothing

Cruzr joe

 

[Ex-Rocket]

I second that on the Air hawk R. The secret is to not put too much air in the seat.

 

[JP58]

I installed Motorcycle Dave's gel pad and it helped a lot.

 

[cptjam]

Laamseats.com
Get one custom made to fit you. Best investment ever!

 

[rab1951]

Thanks for the suggestions. I ordered the airhawk and I hope it works out. Fixin the issue for $100 would be great.

 

[Frankie69]

I have air hawk also, you don't need much air at all, it will look like there is hardly in it. If there is too much you will hate and think it's no good. Very little air

 

[Bruiser37]

I recently purchased a F3 Ltd and went for my first long ride (about 400 miles round trip) on it over the weekend. The first couple of hours I was ok but then my stock seat started causing me a good deal of pain. The ridge in the seat that starts about 4 1/2 inches from the front and continues to the front of the seat was causing pain in the area between anus and genitals. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what was the fix? I have had several motorcycles in the past and have not experienced this issue. I love my spyder but I have to get this issue resolved. Any advice is much appreciated and thank you in advance.

Have owned 2016 F3-T and now 2018 RT Limited both seats are swayback male genital crushers... couldn't ride more than 200 miles without excruciating pain. The Airhawk was an improvement but replacement is a must for longer rides. I am having my RT seat modified by local shop with lots of motorcycle seat modification experience with extra padding that removes OEM swayback design, around $150. The Russel custom Spyder seat was the most comfortable I ever sat on but it comes at a price, around $1K but others that are almost as comfortable come in around $500-$700. A price you have to pay to get rid of OEM crap.

 

[prodog87]

I second the Air Hawk with very little air, just enough to keep my heinie from contacting the stock seat, a technique I learned while camping with an air mattress.

 

[rab1951]

Thanks for tips on the air hawk. its scheduled to be delivered on Monday. Im looking forward to giving it a try.

 

[rtotten]

Sending my seat off to Laamseats.com next week!

 

[Tazzel]

I had various brands of seats for my RS and F3 nothing worked better then the Airhawk and much cheaper

 

[Rattlebars]

One trick is to switch seats every fuel stop. Airhawk then switch to nothing (then if you have a gel pad switch to it) then back to the air hawk. that should cover long rides.

 

[Motorcycledave]

That is common with the seats I can help you with that and not brake the bank
Give me a call 9AM to 8PM pacific time 209-887-3283
Dave

I recently purchased a F3 Ltd and went for my first long ride (about 400 miles round trip) on it over the weekend. The first couple of hours I was ok but then my stock seat started causing me a good deal of pain. The ridge in the seat that starts about 4 1/2 inches from the front and continues to the front of the seat was causing pain in the area between anus and genitals. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what was the fix? I have had several motorcycles in the past and have not experienced this issue. I love my spyder but I have to get this issue resolved. Any advice is much appreciated and thank you in advance.

 

[Motorcycledave]

How about fixing the problem for $79.95 ?

Thanks for the suggestions. I ordered the airhawk and I hope it works out. Fixin the issue for $100 would be great.

 

[Igofshn]

That is common with the seats I can help you with that and not brake the bank
Give me a call 9AM to 8PM pacific time 209-887-3283
Dave

Dave,. Where are you located?

 

[troop]

Hell, Using a 10% coupon code and $10 Amazon gift card, I ordered this for $23. It will arrive tomorrow. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJQBJYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also have a Speedmetal air seat pad (Cycle Gear $15 clearance) that I will use on it. We shall see ...

 

[Yeochips]

I bought an Air Hawk after a 10 hour trip this year...WHAT A DIFFERENCE. This along with my Alaskan Leather "sheepskin" cover I can ride 10 hours with no pain. Make the buy, you wont regret it.

 

[MNBK]

I have tried a Cannonball seat, didn't like it and sold it. Tried a Russell seat (had one on each of my two previous bikes), didn't like it and sold it. I went to the Ultimate seat and LOVE it. Did 425, 450 and 850 miles in three consecutive days with absolutely no problems. My wife liked it enough to get one for her F3L.

Just my experience. My wife did try the Air Hawk and said that wasn't going to work for her.

You're the only one who can decide what is best for you.

 

[ARtraveler]

I bought an Air Hawk after a 10 hour trip this year...WHAT A DIFFERENCE. This along with my Alaskan Leather "sheepskin" cover I can ride 10 hours with no pain. Make the buy, you wont regret it.

I still have the same combo's. Used both a lot when I had the hip issues. Now, happily, both are still available to use...but not needed.