Seat cushions? What works and what don't?

[bmwlarry]

I have the Airhawk, butt buffer & Alaska Sheepskin. I use the Airhawk all the time. It is cool and if it rains, the seat helps keep you elevated and you do not ist in a puddle!

 

[jerpinoy]

I also had a beadrider and loved it, then I lost 40 pounds and could feel every bead. It was most uncomfortable and after I removed it I found that the standard seat really wasn't that bad. I am planning on getting a backrest for that little added support.

Did the beadrider helped 40 lbs lost? I'm sure feel a lot better now being lite.

 

[tigerdr]

Same for me, the Airhawk seat cushion. I love it...

 

[Magdave]

Take a look at this post

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?59231-Where-to-buy-Gel-Cushion

This is what I use and it works well. I might upgrade to sheepskin like it next year

 

[Elembytes]

protection of family jewels

Personally-I'd like to find a cushion that would help short people like myself (5'3") with short inseams- to raise my family jewels so they don't get smashed and painful. Rode some 230 miles last weekend and I knew it come Monday! OUCH!!!!!!

 

[NancysToy]

The Airhawk has a 2 year bladder warranty unless it's the Airhawk 2. I have been reading up on these thing and I think that's what i'm going to try first. The Airhawk 2 is about $90 and the better Airhawk is $180 but right now if you buy direct from Airhawk you can get the better one for $40 off the price and free shipping. I spoke with my cousin last night about the air cushion he sits on in his wheelchair and he said it's an absolute must to prevent pressure sores. I think i'm going to order one today.

Just so you know, the AirHawk is made by Roho, who also makes the wheelchair pads your cousin uses. Same tchnology, just a different thickness and shape.

 

[Michael82009]

Airhawk 2 vs Airhawk R ?

Was talking with some friends today and we got on the subject of adding a cushion to the seats. Some of my Harley riders have them and swear by them. I have thought about one but how do you know "if" you need one and what works and what don't? Gel pads, sheepskins, air cushions are all out there. I have noticed on my Spyder that on really long rides I can get a slight burning or "hot butt" right in the middle but this is way less with the Ultimate seat vs. the stock seat. I was most interested in the Airhawk because I have a cousin in a wheelchair and he is on a cushion just like them, so that design must work he's on it all the time.

Whats the difference?

 

[asp125]

Sweetie tried the Airhawk R for her tender tushie. It was ok in the pillion seat, with her legs in a forward position. But in the drivers seat (on the GS) she didn't like how wide it was. We just made do with the BRP comfort seat. YMMV depending on your inseam / peg location, it might work better on an RT or F3 than an RS