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Soar Butt
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The AirHawk ROHO R cushion http://www.airhawkseatcushions.net/...-cushion-r-cruiser-seating-system-wcover.aspx the little notch in it works out great for the Spyder.
Biggest difference I found on my old bike was adding highway pegs and a backrest. Push your legs against the pegs for a couple of minutes and the difference is remarkable , especially if using a backrest , or the co-rider. I tried the gel pads but they raised me too much that the lower back support wasn't there. The air riders do look like they'd work really well ( especially the center being cutout ) though and I just might give one a shot.....but after adding the highway pegs.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
ButchA2025: Thank you for the suggestion about Dennis Kirk. They will ship UPS ground to me for $12.86. That beats the $29.95 rip off shipping from the other place. The seat was only $1.00 more than the Mfg.
I placed the order with Dennis Kirk.
Thanks again.
I placed the order with Dennis Kirk.
Thanks again.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I doubt the cruiser seats (elongated front) would fit well. The rectangular type is probably better. Measure your pillion seat length and width, then compare to the dimensions on the Airhawk Website.
Trickie Dick
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Everyone else has chimed in so I thought I would as well.
I think I have used every product mentioned here. Started with the stock seat on my RS. Awefull. Got some monkey butt powder that is fine for avoiding chafing but does nothing for comfort in long distance riding. I found a much better solution to be underwear from LD Comfort. It breathes and make the ride more comfortable. I went to the Airhawk. It helped but it was not the long distance answer. After a few hours, I became uncomfortable to say the least. Never tried the beads but I would think they could come in handy when it rains. Might be ideal in keeping you from sitting in a puddle of water. I don't know about long term comfort though.
I think Nancy's Toy hit it on the head when he said that most seats come from the manufacturer/builder the same. However the end users are all different. Some love their Corbins and other seats while others end up hating them.
So a couple of years ago before we went on our route 66 ride, I bit the bullet and had a seat made based on my size, weight and sitting position. As a result, I was able to go long distances every day for 3 weeks with no ill effects. Sure I got tired, but my butt never got sore.
So, IMHO, looking at these various cheaper alternatives was a waste of time and money for me. I wish I had gotten my Russell Day Long seat from day one. I really don't even think about seat comfort any more; regardless of the distance that I plan on doing.
I think I have used every product mentioned here. Started with the stock seat on my RS. Awefull. Got some monkey butt powder that is fine for avoiding chafing but does nothing for comfort in long distance riding. I found a much better solution to be underwear from LD Comfort. It breathes and make the ride more comfortable. I went to the Airhawk. It helped but it was not the long distance answer. After a few hours, I became uncomfortable to say the least. Never tried the beads but I would think they could come in handy when it rains. Might be ideal in keeping you from sitting in a puddle of water. I don't know about long term comfort though.
I think Nancy's Toy hit it on the head when he said that most seats come from the manufacturer/builder the same. However the end users are all different. Some love their Corbins and other seats while others end up hating them.
So a couple of years ago before we went on our route 66 ride, I bit the bullet and had a seat made based on my size, weight and sitting position. As a result, I was able to go long distances every day for 3 weeks with no ill effects. Sure I got tired, but my butt never got sore.
So, IMHO, looking at these various cheaper alternatives was a waste of time and money for me. I wish I had gotten my Russell Day Long seat from day one. I really don't even think about seat comfort any more; regardless of the distance that I plan on doing.
bikeguy
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We use Alaska Leather sheepskins and they help but they're certainly no magic carpet. The stock RT seat is the best seat I have ever had but it's not perfect and I doubt that any seat is. I don't have highway pegs but I agree that they help by letting you reposition your legs for a while and that changes the weight distribution on your butt so that spot that's getting sore can rest awhile. The RT's cruise control helps a lot as well because it lets me rest my hand and arm and maintain a steady speed without having to constantly adjust the throttle.
I agree with Scotty that, by far, the best thing you can do is to stop and get off and stretch every so often. And it doesn't cost a thing. The only good thing about the Spyder's limited fuel range is that it forces you to do just that. I hate planning trips and trying to stick to some prearranged schedule but, in sparsely populated west Texas and eastern New Mexico, I will sometimes plan fuel stops that are around 120 - 140 miles so I don't have to worry about running out of fuel. Turns out this is also a pretty good interval for rest stops as well.
Cotton
I agree with Scotty that, by far, the best thing you can do is to stop and get off and stretch every so often. And it doesn't cost a thing. The only good thing about the Spyder's limited fuel range is that it forces you to do just that. I hate planning trips and trying to stick to some prearranged schedule but, in sparsely populated west Texas and eastern New Mexico, I will sometimes plan fuel stops that are around 120 - 140 miles so I don't have to worry about running out of fuel. Turns out this is also a pretty good interval for rest stops as well.
Cotton
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Just an update.
I ranted a couple of times on shipping charges charged by mercenary suppliers to those of us who live in Alaska & Hawaii.
A compliment to Dennis Kirk company for their fast and non-mercenary service.
I ordered an AirHawk seat. They shipped it UPS Ground on 9/26. Cost: $12.86. Wt: 3.5#
It arrived in Anchorage today (9/29/11), and will be delivered to my house tomorrow.
I will give an update on the seat--the whole purpose of this thread--after I put a couple hundred miles on it this weekend.
I ranted a couple of times on shipping charges charged by mercenary suppliers to those of us who live in Alaska & Hawaii.
A compliment to Dennis Kirk company for their fast and non-mercenary service.
I ordered an AirHawk seat. They shipped it UPS Ground on 9/26. Cost: $12.86. Wt: 3.5#
It arrived in Anchorage today (9/29/11), and will be delivered to my house tomorrow.
I will give an update on the seat--the whole purpose of this thread--after I put a couple hundred miles on it this weekend.
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Ultimate Seat for the RT
I spoke with the rep from Ultimate Seats while at the DelMarva Bike week in Ocean City, Maryland in September. He told me that Ultimate seats is coming out with a seat for the RT after the 1st of the year. I sat on the Ultimate seat for the RS and it was very comfortable. I am looking forward to the one for the RT. Just add my suggestion to the list if you care to wait until after the new year. :thumbup:
I spoke with the rep from Ultimate Seats while at the DelMarva Bike week in Ocean City, Maryland in September. He told me that Ultimate seats is coming out with a seat for the RT after the 1st of the year. I sat on the Ultimate seat for the RS and it was very comfortable. I am looking forward to the one for the RT. Just add my suggestion to the list if you care to wait until after the new year. :thumbup:
soaring hawk
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SHEEPSKIN, USED ON BOTH BIKES AMAZING
SHEEPSKIN, USED ON BOTH BIKES AMAZING
Y Rider
New member
Okay... I just got back from looking at their website; What model or size of these suckers is right for the RTS: both rider and passenger??
Handle-bars...
I have the medium seat pad for both front and back and they fit perfect. Here is a link to Amazon that sells them for $84.93 shipped. Just make sure not to put too much air in them. You want to sit "in" them not on them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045WBVUM
GeoffCee
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We have been known to pummel each other's rear cheeks to restore blood circulation. That works great and creates a bit of light relief on a journey. Any on-lookers usually find it amusing.
The relatively short range we are getting on a full tank provides refuelling stops at about the right intervals for butt restoration/recuperation. I'd like to think this was a chunk of smart thinking on BRP's part. I'd like to think so but I don't. :f_spider:
The relatively short range we are getting on a full tank provides refuelling stops at about the right intervals for butt restoration/recuperation. I'd like to think this was a chunk of smart thinking on BRP's part. I'd like to think so but I don't. :f_spider:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
The medium cruiser size (14 x 14) fits perfectly on the drivers portion of my Corbin seat. I am still testing it out to see if any improvment. My back was acting up last weekend so only put about 50 miles on my new Airhawk.
The back and hip problem have been a real issue for me. I have spent a couple thousand dollars to find a seating position I can live with for more that 50 miles at a time.
I have used the stock seat with a Utopia backrest. The Corbin seat with a backrest. I added seal floorboards so I could move my feet around more. I have used Alaska leather sheepskin pads, Alaska leather sheepskin and gel pads, and now I am working with an Airhawk seat pad.
The back and hip problem have been a real issue for me. I have spent a couple thousand dollars to find a seating position I can live with for more that 50 miles at a time.
I have used the stock seat with a Utopia backrest. The Corbin seat with a backrest. I added seal floorboards so I could move my feet around more. I have used Alaska leather sheepskin pads, Alaska leather sheepskin and gel pads, and now I am working with an Airhawk seat pad.
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TuckMiddle
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Seat or cushion
Having had intense lower back pain for many years and riding during most of the ordeals, I can say that the Utopia is a great start. The Air Hawk is the other 1/2 of your solution. You can get one for less than $200 - the one that fits into the drivers 1/2 of the seat is the one you want. There are 2 or 3 smaller ones, stay away from those. I wouldn't replace the seat until the Air Hawk is tried first. You can use it on a new seat, if that's what you do eventually. It's easy to blow up or let air out of. It looks like a funny shaped egg carton when inflated. I would FedEx mine to you to try out, but I ride every day and I'd be a wreck without it.
Good luck.
Tuck
Having had intense lower back pain for many years and riding during most of the ordeals, I can say that the Utopia is a great start. The Air Hawk is the other 1/2 of your solution. You can get one for less than $200 - the one that fits into the drivers 1/2 of the seat is the one you want. There are 2 or 3 smaller ones, stay away from those. I wouldn't replace the seat until the Air Hawk is tried first. You can use it on a new seat, if that's what you do eventually. It's easy to blow up or let air out of. It looks like a funny shaped egg carton when inflated. I would FedEx mine to you to try out, but I ride every day and I'd be a wreck without it.
Good luck.
Tuck
Alaska Leathers has the large long hair pad in black for 22 bucks on sale just got 2 ordered on a Fir they were here on Tues have used the short hairs in the past butt for the $$ I thought what the hey and they work well keep the heat off your butt and help the all over ride feel better
The large is 18 x 18
The large is 18 x 18
Rando
New member
So the Corbin needed some help in the comfort department?
Y Rider
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The Corbin fits me great but after about 4 hours I'm done. I can ride about 4 times longer than I could on the stock seat. But if I use the Air Hawk I'm good all day.
Corbin Seat
Just installed Corbin seat on my RT. They told me it would take 2000 miles for it to be broken in. Well wife and I headed to Wisconsin to ride through Kettle Moraine State Park since we missed the group ride and wanted to avoid soar butt from the stock seat. After an 8 hour ride we were both able to walk and no soar butt. I am happy with the Corbin seat.:clap:
Just installed Corbin seat on my RT. They told me it would take 2000 miles for it to be broken in. Well wife and I headed to Wisconsin to ride through Kettle Moraine State Park since we missed the group ride and wanted to avoid soar butt from the stock seat. After an 8 hour ride we were both able to walk and no soar butt. I am happy with the Corbin seat.:clap:
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