Author Topic: Tips for long distance comfort (Read 7325 times)

dickturpin · « **Reply #25 on:** 05 June 2018, 11:30:26 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 05 June 2018, 07:28:26 pm

mmmmmmmmm got me thinking too....

A bit more than thinking going on there Red!

red98 · « **Reply #26 on:** 06 June 2018, 06:44:07 am »

Hi mr Turpin....yep had the seat and cover for a while now and came across the air bag at work yesterday , its a lumbar support for an office chair , fitting it is fairly straight forward , hard bit is position , how deep in the foam and do I change the grade on the foam that sits on top ?....good project though , not sure if it will work or not though

dickturpin · « **Reply #27 on:** 06 June 2018, 08:59:56 am »

Keep us posted....I'm thinking slightly differently...I already have a a black sheepskin cut down to size for the front of the seat with 1'' foam underneath. I was thinking of having an inflatable cushion within that foam and have purchased the bulb inflator, just looking for the right airbag to attach.

Oldgit · « **Reply #28 on:** 06 June 2018, 10:12:41 am »

buy a cast iron ass cover.

dickturpin · « **Reply #29 on:** 06 June 2018, 10:22:59 am »

Quote from: Oldgit on 06 June 2018, 10:12:41 am

buy a cast iron ass cover.

Hey!... we'll be the envy of you all when we have adjustable comfy seats!...

Wharfe · « **Reply #30 on:** 07 June 2018, 08:22:27 pm »

Having just got back from Germany, 1600 miles in all and yesterday about 550 in one hit, with (currently) a bad case of sciatica, can I suggest... drugs? My Dr has prescribed me Naproxen, it's like strong, slow release Ibuprofen, and despite my Tracer having a seat as hard as a park bench, NO pain.. (till the physio got hold of me this afternoon. Bent me like a pretzel, he did.)

Bretty · « **Reply #31 on:** 12 June 2018, 10:30:42 am »

I almost have all the bits I need.
I cut the seat into sections to make shaping the foam a lot easier.

I'm going to have 2 adjustable air pockets under the rider seat and gel pads front and back. Then a 1" section of foam over the top and reshape it back to how I want it.

dickturpin · « **Reply #32 on:** 12 June 2018, 10:54:59 am »

Quote from: Bretty on 12 June 2018, 10:30:42 am

I almost have all the bits I need.
I cut the seat into sections to make shaping the foam a lot easier.

I'm going to have 2 adjustable air pockets under the rider seat and gel pads front and back. Then a 1" section of foam over the top and reshape it back to how I want it.

Looking good. Have you seen the link I have just posted to a leather cover I'm interested in?

dickturpin · « **Reply #33 on:** 23 June 2018, 09:22:20 am »

Well, so far I have put off buying the leather cover when I found some concerning reviews of the seller and their products....so, I have fitted the pump bulb thing to a length of silicone tube and connected it to one of those wholly inflatable seat cushions. I just needed an alternative to have with me on those ' long journey days ' in the saddle. This arrangement folds down flat for minimal space when not in use. I may use the sheepskin on top of it.....and of course the height is adjustable with the rubber pump bulb. I feel that the main improvement will be the ability to vary the seated position on all day journeys.
I have also added extra foam to the front of the seat to reduce the tendancy to be pushed forward in the standard seat design.

Oldgit · « **Reply #34 on:** 23 June 2018, 07:03:16 pm »

take the train or a plane.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #35 on:** 23 June 2018, 08:44:31 pm »

Quote from: Oldgit on 23 June 2018, 07:03:16 pm

take the train or a plane.

It won't fit in his luggage.

dickturpin · « **Reply #36 on:** 23 June 2018, 09:00:48 pm »

Quote from: Oldgit on 23 June 2018, 07:03:16 pm

take the train or a plane.

I'll do that when I'm old, knackered and past biking!

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #37 on:** 25 June 2018, 12:50:49 am »

In a couple of weeks time ive got either a 520 mile ride and then a 300 mile ride, or a 600 mile ride followed by a gallon or two of beer with the lads when i arrive.

A mate of mine has got one of those Airhawk inflatable cushions, which im going to borrow.

I'll let you know how i get on.

stu1318 · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 June 2018, 05:39:53 pm »

one of they wee hairy sheepskin covers.....i toured around france on my speed triple with not one sore arse....without the cover...ride about 20 mile...sore arse

dickturpin · « **Reply #39 on:** 26 June 2018, 06:00:13 pm »

Quote from: stu1318 on 26 June 2018, 05:39:53 pm

one of they wee hairy sheepskin covers.....i toured around france on my speed triple with not one sore arse....without the cover...ride about 20 mile...sore arse

Yes..that could be the answer....

stu1318 · « **Reply #40 on:** 26 June 2018, 06:16:46 pm »

honestly mate it worked for me,,,,,when i got it delivered i though wtf is this thing

but it done the business

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #41 on:** 26 June 2018, 10:11:47 pm »

Any chance of a link to where i can buy one of these sheepskin bike seat covers?

dickturpin · « **Reply #42 on:** 26 June 2018, 10:40:33 pm »

I just got a black sheepskin off eBay and cut it to size.

Trebus · « **Reply #43 on:** 26 June 2018, 11:11:49 pm »

This company used to do them https://www.lambland.co.uk although cant see them on the website now. Had mine from there although it was in 2012.

stu1318 · « **Reply #44 on:** 27 June 2018, 07:19:21 am »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/282505583348?clk_rvr_id=1579500062272&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=282505583348&rmvSB=true

these are the same

celticdog · « **Reply #45 on:** 27 June 2018, 07:27:00 am »

Here you go, but you're looking at a month before delivery from china. $:\$

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuine-Sheepskin-Rug-Chair-Seat-Pad-Thick-Real-Cushion-Rugs-Multi-Colors/253683349093?var=552932209950&hash=item3b10b4b665:m:mc6TlbbB496xrEAc-jDOdaw

Dudeofrude · « **Reply #46 on:** 27 June 2018, 11:30:17 am »

Quote from: celticdog on 27 June 2018, 07:27:00 am

Here you go, but you're looking at a month before delivery from china. $:\$

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Genuine-Sheepskin-Rug-Chair-Seat-Pad-Thick-Real-Cushion-Rugs-Multi-Colors/253683349093?var=552932209950&hash=item3b10b4b665:m:mc6TlbbB496xrEAc-jDOdaw

Haha that's a genuine trump wig isn't it?

VNA - BMW Wank · « **Reply #47 on:** 27 June 2018, 06:26:08 pm »

The OE seat is fine when new, but after a few years the foam sags and bum ache quickly sets in.
I got mine upgraded and recovered many years ago by P&P seating ltd. So long ago in fact that it could do wi being recovered again. Anyway, they upgraded it by using one of their gel packs which doesn’t sag like foam, so many years later it’s still comfy mile after mile, except;
At the mo it’s too hot tae ride to work in full leathers, so just got my jeans on. I get to work and then the bike sits outside all day in the sun. So that gel pack has all day to absorb the heat from the sun. My arse gets foccing toasted on the ride back hame.

fazerscotty · « **Reply #48 on:** 28 June 2018, 04:34:38 pm »

I've just invested in a gel pad thingy.The insert can be removed and kept out of sunlight to lower the chances of heat transfer later in the day

Will report results after the weekend.

Oldgit · « **Reply #49 on:** 29 June 2018, 10:36:11 am »

After having temps of up to 32 degrees here in Scottoland, keeping your arse dry on a motorcycle is a real challenge, let alone numbness.