Sore Tailbone

[spyderyderjim]

DIY? Install Bael Decor Firm orthopedic memory foam 3" thick seat cushion

Does anyone have a good suggestions as to what I may add to my std. seat that may help in not having what is known as "Monkey Butt" after riding a while?
I already have the backrest.
Is it the std. RTS seat even though it seems to be very comfortable.

DIY stock seat foam surgery removal to fit 18" wide x 14" L x 3" thick orothopedic firm memory foam seat cushion into stock RT seat.
Memory foam cushion gives support under front of thighs.
http://www.amazon.com/Seat-Cushion-...8382612&sr=8-6&keywords=foam+car+seat+cushion
Cut front left side seat base, install 2 hinges for gas flap (don't have to raise seat to fill gas tank).
Staple stock seat cover back on. Jim

 

[MEP]

Airhawk has several different models. Which one(s) would best fit the rider and the passenger seat on a 2014 RT-S? Thanks!!

My wife and I use the Airhawk in the medium cruiser size for both rider and passenger.

 

[oldguyinTX]

Air Hawk R works well

:agree: I have one on mt RT & love it. There is also the advantage of sitting a little higher, which takes some of the strain off of my old hips.

 

[bluestratos]

On my last bike I suffered from tail bone pain and I completely understand what you are going through. After 1 hour I could not stand the pain. Unlike Monkey Butt, Coccydynia can be excruciating and can point to medical problems either from a past injury or may others that only your doctor can help with. I had a custom foam pillow made up with a cutout where my tail bone made contact and of course that solved the problem. I used black anagahide and added Velcro straps to hold it on the seat.

Coccydynia is sensitive to almost any contact with the seat so even a cut out in the foam below the seat cover will likely not help, I tried this but as soon as I sat on the seat, my weight would stretch the fabric tight and still apply enough contact to cause pain.

On my 2014 I suffer no paint at all.. go figure, it is almost as if the problem has gone into remission. I now just use Gold Bond medicated powder, it has a numbing effect and lubricates to prevent chaffing. I can travel 4-6 hours between adding powder. It not just a talc, it actually has something in it that burns a bit at first but then settles in and provides great comfort on long rides.

 

[Dan McNally]

+1 on the AirHawk R. My standard seat was good for about an hour of constant riding. Adding a sheepskin and a gelpad added another 30 minutes. My AirHawk R lets me ride until my low level light comes on and I need to refuel . . . It was an amazing difference.