Anyone try a gel pad? - Page 3

madmaximum · 07-02-2007, 10:47 AM

My pad came on friday, so I went out for a 130 mile ride on Saturday. My butt still hurt, but it didn't start hurting as quicky. I was a bit disappointed. Not sure what I want to try next.

Akonababe, did you remove your seat cover to put the gel pad & foam inside?

AZ200cc · 07-02-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by new2riding

I think my seat wins the cheapo prize. I'd fix it but I want to change it completely. AZ nice seat, and nice tires too.

Very street. I'm going to get 5 months to tinker in the winter, but besides rejetting the carb, everything I want to change on my bike is for looks and ride comfort, not really mechanical.

Thanks,,
I love that seat...The tires are great on pavement and mild dirt..Cinders and gravel will having You tensed up and fighting to hang on.

Akonababe · 07-03-2007, 01:36 PM

yes, I removed the seat cover to put the pad and memory foam in worked good. Then when I reupholstered the seat, I added another inch of foam all around, even better.

katoranger · 08-20-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Akonababe

yes, I removed the seat cover to put the pad and memory foam in worked good. Then when I reupholstered the seat, I added another inch of foam all around, even better.

An update. Similar idea on a faster and cheaper scale. I will probably cover it all if I find it to work well

I cut some foam from an old car seat and made it flatter and wider at the butt.

Place Walmart cover over it. It is extra cushy and the extra width helps. I have to take an extended ride to see how well it does.

This add a couple of inches in seat height. I can still flat foot at a stop.

Allen

frazer1 · 10-23-2007, 08:58 PM

Hi,

I just posted this on the Yahoo board because my butt hurts after a good ride too. I was looking at a Yamaha XT225 forum and they talk about a gel insert that goes under the upholstery.

See ebay item 170157487133. The company has a website with instructions and photos on how to assemble it and how to cut your insert into your seat. Not too expensive if you do it yourself.
Instructions are here:
http://www.knoplace.com/servlet/Page...adinstructions

Thanks,
frazer1

07-02-2007, 10:47 AM	#31
madmaximum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 284	My pad came on friday, so I went out for a 130 mile ride on Saturday. My butt still hurt, but it didn't start hurting as quicky. I was a bit disappointed. Not sure what I want to try next. Akonababe, did you remove your seat cover to put the gel pad & foam inside? __________________ 2005 RSX-200E 2004 Suzuki Eiger 1999 Arctic Cat 250 1977 Kawasaki KH400, aka Green Ripper
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07-03-2007, 01:36 PM	#33
Akonababe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglas, Arizona Posts: 154	yes, I removed the seat cover to put the pad and memory foam in worked good. Then when I reupholstered the seat, I added another inch of foam all around, even better. __________________ Ride hard and have FUN!!!!
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10-23-2007, 08:58 PM	#35
frazer1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	Hi, I just posted this on the Yahoo board because my butt hurts after a good ride too. I was looking at a Yamaha XT225 forum and they talk about a gel insert that goes under the upholstery. See ebay item 170157487133. The company has a website with instructions and photos on how to assemble it and how to cut your insert into your seat. Not too expensive if you do it yourself. Instructions are here: http://www.knoplace.com/servlet/Page...adinstructions Thanks, frazer1 __________________ <div>J. Frazer<br />2 American Lifan LF200gy-5 motorcycles<br />1999 Royal Enfield Bullet<br />194? BMW 750cc<br />150cc RoadRunner scooter</div><br />
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