Author Topic: Gel seat inserts (Read 3690 times)

seaweb11 · « **on:** June 05, 2009, 09:07:28 PM »

Went for a ride with the wife today and came to the conclusion that the Carpy made seat I have loved for 3 years is past its' prime

My ass was so sore after just 150 klm.
On the ferry home I pushed down on it with my fingers and realized I am sitting on the steel pan

Just ordered one of these...the small one. http://www.thepropad.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=80

anyone else tried these type of seat additions to a cafe seat?

754 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2009, 09:55:11 PM »

Hey gel seats worked in the 70s. at the end of the day, as long as you have something there, you sould be able to do more miles.

I have an EATONS catalog (probably werk better) I can send you for 20 bux shipped.. bet that will work better..

Dude did you see your thread in PROJECTS ? , care to tell us what your motor needs?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2009, 10:02:36 PM »

Wow, I sure dumped this thread in the wrong area

754, engine is all back together now, just getting a wrong motor mount and carb issues sorted.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2009, 10:16:14 PM »

Are ya sure its the seat and NOT your old aging ass?

?..............Just kidding Derek!! Sorry to hear about motor failure and glad to hear that you are getting it straightened out.
Yer bike rocks!!!!!.....I voted for it before it was even ready!!!!

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2009, 10:20:21 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on June 05, 2009, 10:02:36 PM

Wow, I sure dumped this thread in the wrong area

754, engine is all back together now, just getting a wrong motor mount and carb issues sorted.

I've heard of guys on hardtails stuffing dr scholls gel foot pads into thier butt pockets on thier jeans, maybe that would help...

seaweb11 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:42:57 PM »

Well, the piece I ordered was a bit slim, so I am installing it right over where my ass has worn it down

I'm taking it to a woman on the island who does boat upholstery in an hour to get another set of hands to button it up.

Sturgis, S Dakota is a long way from here

heffay · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:09:01 PM »

the late great 'fuzz' turned me onto this gel saddle seat cover... fits nicely on the cafe if i know i'm going on a long trip.

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:03:19 PM »

Quote from: heffay on June 24, 2009, 06:09:01 PM

the late great 'fuzz' turned me onto this gel saddle seat cover... fits nicely on the cafe if i know i'm going on a long trip.

*cough* bucky *cough*

Magpie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:04:27 PM »

Derek,
Here's the one I use on my GoldWing. Yes it's big but I'm sure it can be cut down and resewn into it's envelope. It feels good for long distances. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoAccessories/SeatCushions/PRD~0321419P/Gel%2BSeat%2BCushion.jsp
Cliff.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:07:52 PM »

Thanks gents, but it's all sorted now.
We glued a few bits of the cover material so I left it at her house to dry. It will look like original when I get it back.

I dropped into the sheep farmer down the road from me today and he is going to find me a nice little piece for a top cover

Getting ready Rix

Magpie · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:09:36 PM »

Don't you think that piece of gel is a bit small for your ......................?

Cliff.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:34:51 PM »

Cliff, having spent 10 days on this bike on a past trip to California I know it's really just the 2 bones that get sore.

I stopped at Canadian Tire to look at that thing you mentioned. It's for a full size truck!!!!!!!!!
How big do you think my ass in the saddle is??

The seat is 11" wide at the back, 6 1/2 inches long and 6 inches wide at the front.
My balls don't stick out that far when I ride so a small pad will be fine

As for the gel outside covers.........I needed to deal with the "no foam" left on the seat pan so I had to do something to rebuild it.
Might as well try to hide it.
I did lay down 1/2 inch foam around it to bring it all to the same level, and then laid another 3/8 inch piece over the works.
Should work out fine.

JLeather · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2009, 07:43:41 AM »

One thing about the gel is that it absorbs temperature. Like, if you leave the bike out in the sun while you're at work the gel seat will stay really hot for most of your ride home. Or if it's winter time the gel seat will stay cold for a good chunk of your ride unless your garage is heated. With some foam on top you might be better off. I know people who've given up on the tavelcade and other seats with gel top-panels because of the heat-absorbtion issue.

Magpie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2009, 08:41:54 AM »

Well, I did say you could cut it down.

It fits my 'Wing seat nicely and is very comfortable.
Cheap too - $10 on sale.
Cliff.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2009, 01:34:05 PM »

It's all back together, went for a short ride and it feels a lot better. Time will tell

heffay · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2009, 01:38:41 PM »

looks better than my saddle cover.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2009, 02:28:29 PM »

Sturgis here I come

seaweb11 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:16:19 PM »

Just ordered one of these for the top as well.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310142653256&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:CA:1123

tramp · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:27:03 AM »

should have ordered white
just for the contrast

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2009, 09:13:56 AM »

Derek, you're going to have Terry very jealous. Stay away from the sheep farm!

At the least, get it outta yer system before we ride

Oh yeah, get some good ear plugs unless you want to lead. You've heard the Fat Boy and Newc's "firecracker in a tin can" VTX.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2009, 03:23:11 PM »

I was out in the garage switching out rear shocks when the mail arrived today.

Who's going to have the fuzzy comfy bum now

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:41:10 PM »

Nice. You gonna be able to do 700-800 mile days with us now?

Update: Check email

Magpie · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2009, 06:05:54 PM »

hey Derek!
here's a thread from the GL1800 forum on keeping "the boys" comfy and dry while travelling long distances. Anything to help.

Cliff.
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212902

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Author Topic: Gel seat inserts (Read 3690 times)