Tips for long distance comfort

[5LV]

Did le Havre to Rome on the 1000 non stop.
Crampbuster for the throttle, decent screen for protection and slightly jacked pegs which took the weight off the base of the spine.
Did my place to Rome in 22 hrs.

[Bretty]

I don't think I will go to this much trouble.. but it wouldn't impossible to fit a set of air pads like this into the seat With the valves poking out the bottom of the base to allow 100% adjustability. Only £30 for the set.

This has the gears going in my head.. although I generally believe that keeping things simple is best.

[dickturpin]

I don't think I will go to this much trouble.. but it wouldn't impossible to fit a set of air pads like this into the seat With the valves poking out the bottom of the base to allow 100% adjustability. Only £30 for the set.

This has the gears going in my head.. although I generally believe that keeping things simple is best.

Your idea got me thinking also...the air wedges on ebay sell for just a few quid and the rubber pump bulb could be left attached for adjustments without any fear of scratches. I just think the 160mm square ones maybe a tad too small.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=...2465362947

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[red98]

mmmmmmmmm  got me thinking too....

[slappy]

Never mind sticking the air bags in the seat, just shove them down the back of your pants. :lol

[dickturpin]

mmmmmmmmm  got me thinking too....

A bit more than thinking going on there Red!

[red98]

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  :lol

[dickturpin]

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]

buy a cast iron ass cover.

[dickturpin]

buy a cast iron ass cover.

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

[Wharfe]

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]

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]

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]

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]

take the train or a plane.

[nick crisp]

take the train or a plane.

It won't fit in his luggage.

[dickturpin]

take the train or a plane.

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

[Billy Balthorpe]

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]

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]

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....