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09-04-13, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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Cheapest Comfy Seat Mod?
Am planning to do a mass amount of mileage in the summer and can't afford a gel seat, does anyone know the cheapest solution to getting a sore bum?
I've already heard about wearing padded shorts under my leathers, any other solutions? Gel pads on eBay are about £40 ish but don't want to spend that much ( alright, yes, I'm a cheapskate! ) Bike is SK3 SV650s |
09-04-13, 06:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cheapest Comfy Seat Mod?
Serious pie eating to give you some added 'natural cushioning'
Seriously though, if you can stretch to a genuine Suzuki gel seat (used, around £80) you won't regret it. They do come up from time to time on eBay. Last edited by dkid; 10-04-13 at 11:32 AM. |
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09-04-13, 06:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cheapest Comfy Seat Mod?
Same as you, after a couple hours, but I'll be on the road for more than that a day. Enough mileage to warrant a comfier solution.
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09-04-13, 06:45 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cheapest Comfy Seat Mod?
How many miles are you doing over what time period? I've ridden to Germany (400 miles) in a day comfortably. Stopping every couple of hours gives you a chance to rest & stretch your legs.
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09-04-13, 07:03 PM | #6 |
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2000 - 3000 miles in 10 - 12 days maybe
as I said, I know my body and my comfort zones and its enough to warrant a comfier solution |
09-04-13, 07:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: Cheapest Comfy Seat Mod?
Remove cover, modify seat by adding material, removing material or even sticking a cheap push bike gel pad in. Whatever fits you. Staple cover back on. Revel in new found comfort.
This site may interest you: http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/modify.htm |
09-04-13, 09:08 PM | #8 |
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Cycling shorts under your kit will help, or if you get really lucky (and I warn you, you'll need to be cos you'll be competing with me for one!), you might pick up a second-hand AirHawk for that kind of money...
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10-04-13, 02:20 AM | #9 | |
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My commute to work takes between 85 - 95 minutes and I get sore after about 40 minutes. I'm hoping it would make it more enjoyable when I go touring later in the year. |
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