Cushy Seat....again!

[sammy56]

So the weekend before last, my Airhawk sprank a leak! I was about two hours from the house in the mountains...the ride home was rough as I have become so use to the cushion.
I patched up the hole and the seat is all good again
For the life of me, I can't figure out how anyone can ride on our stock seat for more than 3 hours. Happy trails all....best weather of the season is upon us!!!!!

LB

 

[bobski]

So the weekend before last, my Airhawk sprank a leak! I was about two hours from the house in the mountains...the ride home was rough as I have become so use to the cushion.
I patched up the hole and the seat is all good again
For the life of me, I can't figure out how anyone can ride on our stock seat for more than 3 hours. Happy trails all....best weather of the season is upon us!!!!!

LB

I don't think sportbikes with seats designed for sporty aggressive riding are meant to be ridden (comfortably) for more than 3 hours . . are they?

 

[JT]

Can you please post pics and or a link to the website of wehre you obtained this product?

 

[JSP]

Wanted one of those but worried about what just happened to you..... LEAKS. Not sure how common it is, but for the price... I dunno.

 

[sammy56]

Wanted one of those but worried about what just happened to you..... LEAKS. Not sure how common it is, but for the price... I dunno.

Good news is the patch (patch kit came with product) is working for now....
I have over 15K on the Airhawk, but I agree they are a little pricey ($150 if I remember correctly), but still much cheaper than a new seat and I can take it with me if I ever change out bikes. But again, only if the leak remains fixed!
Definitely a risk, but so far worth it. If the leak breaks through again, I will have to research alternatives though....

 

[sammy56]

Can you please post pics and or a link to the website of wehre you obtained this product?

You can get them at many websites...just google it. Revzilla sells them too.

 

[JT]

Good news is the patch (patch kit came with product) is working for now....
I have over 15K on the Airhawk, but I agree they are a little pricey ($150 if I remember correctly), but still much cheaper than a new seat and I can take it with me if I ever change out bikes. But again, only if the leak remains fixed!
Definitely a risk, but so far worth it. If the leak breaks through again, I will have to research alternatives though....

does the seat cause any slipping in turns or certain situations?

 

[MustGoFaster]

Yeah, it ain't easy, but it's doable. I took the bike to Vegas and back, (about 4 hours) and it was kinda rough on the 'ol buns. Fun ride, though.

 

[dart1963]

does the seat cause any slipping in turns or certain situations?

I recommend it for long rides... once you hit the twisties... either let out more air... or remove it, it's held on by two clip straps....

I like that it adds about a 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch to the height as well, for long rides lets me stretch out a bit more.

Anything under 3-4 hours, or hard twisties and I won't use it, but for the ten hour ride to Indy and back, it was awesome! And it folds up small enough that you can throw it into a bag, or just strap it onto the passenger seat to get it out of your way when you aren't using it (obviously don't leave it unattended that way, someone will swipe it).

 

[flyingminno]

The farthest I went with the stock seat in a day was 630 miles, that was with the help of bicycle shorts. After getting the seat redone, I went from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas in a day, with no bicycle shorts. So the seat, with a little help, can be pretty comfortable.

 

[JT]

808 mile on a weekend on stock seat. that was brutal

 

[redryder64]

After getting the seat redone, I went from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas in a day, with no bicycle shorts. So the seat, with a little help, can be pretty comfortable.

So what did "getting the seat redone" entail?!?... Mine kills my tailbone... everything else is great... Just the cinderblock seat!

 

[flyingminno]

So what did "getting the seat redone" entail?!?... Mine kills my tailbone... everything else is great... Just the cinderblock seat!

I sent mine off to get the Spencers Seat Mod done! It made a world of difference for me!

 

[sammy56]

So......
Patch is holding up so far. A short ride last Sunday and a couple days of commuting to work this week...all good!!

LB

 

[linkgt]

What size?

Airhawk Seat Pad - RevZilla

 

[sammy56]

What size?

Airhawk Seat Pad - RevZilla

I use the small.