air hawk or been bag.

Gaffer64 · Post by **Gaffer64** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:00 pm

Hi guys,

I have a 2008 bmw650gs/twin and although I have had the seat remodelled with memory foam and a gel pad it is still uncomfortable. I am considering an air hawk cushion or I came across a site selling a bean bag style cushion. Any tips greatly appreciated.

cheers

Mike G.

Mike54 · Post by **Mike54** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:02 pm

How thick's your gel pad?

doctorzippy · Post by **doctorzippy** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:06 pm

I've never tried a bean bag, but would highly recommend the Air Hawk. I've used one on some long trips with day after day in the saddle and it was brilliant, just don't overfill or it'll be like riding on a lilo!

Paul-S · Post by **Paul-S** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:39 pm

I have had several 18hr, 24hr and 30hr+ stints on a bike with an Airhawk - could not do without one ion this type of ride

Always feel comfortable and can ride till sleep gets in the way, the roads or fuel runs out

trophyrider · Post by **trophyrider** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:49 pm

I also use an airhawk seat pad and I have a lower back injury. I find it very helpful and comfortable on long rides but do not over inflate it though.

JimboF650 · Post by **JimboF650** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:54 pm

Airhawk also - mine's the cheaper Airhawk 2.

Gaffer64 · Post by **Gaffer64** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:42 pm

Sorry I do not know as it is under the seat cover. I had it done by a guy in huddersfield. Memory foam and gel pad.

Thanks Mike G

doctorzippy · Post by **doctorzippy** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:56 pm

Gaffer64 wrote:Sorry I do not know as it is under the seat cover. I had it done by a guy in huddersfield. Memory foam and gel pad.

Thanks Mike G

That'll be Tony Archer probably, I had my 8gs seat done by him and it was better than stock but still not great. Gel pad was about 1.5" thick.

simonw · Post by **simonw** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:19 pm

These have been suggested on the vstrom forum, as low cost alternatives worth a try:

Lambland Seat cover £14
http://www.lambland.co.uk/shop/motorcyc ... -1190.html

Inflatable stadium seat
http://www.putnams.co.uk/sitting/inflat ... adium-seat

redbikejohn · Post by **redbikejohn** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:44 pm

mrs RBJ cursed my tenere pillion seat and refused to go on it again so i got some foam for work...... one more trip and she said it was rubbish again. so i got a secondhand airhawk pad from this forum - next ride she was all smiles!