Seat Foam

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Re: Seat Foam

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Also - have a good look at Medical Grade Gels.

Long story - but I've spent a lot of my professional life, putting unconscious people into unusual positions for many hours - and avoiding pressure damage was a bit of a thing for me...

Medically, gel is often used, as well as some specialist foams.

I have a seat that has been rebuilt, and that has a layer of gel within it as well as foam.

The trick with gel through, is to just use a small layer, as if its too deep, it allows you to slide off, if you see what I mean.


Try here....

https://www.danmedicasouth.co.uk/motorcycle-seat-pads/
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Also - I spent a lot of money on my seat, and had it covered in Black Alcantara Suede - looks ace!

But to protect the seat, and for my own comfort - on long trips (I regularly ride Manchester to Aberdeen) - I chuck my £30 black sheepskin over it - and that is amazing...

https://www.lambland.co.uk/genuine-half ... t-pad.html
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Re: Seat Foam

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Try talking to Tony Archer 01484 536832 in Huddersfield who has rebuilt and modified several seats for me. There isnt to much that he hasnt seen.
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I've bought upholstery foam from here in the past if that helps you out.
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Just a though may be worth bearing in mind - if you do go for fixing your seat yourself try to ensure that any foam that you purchase for the job is 'closed cell' as 'open cell' foam (like a car washing sponge) will readily absorb and retain water.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foam

Sorry if this is preaching to the choir :P

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