Butt Ache Solved

larryg

larryg

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Thought I'd add my 2c to the ongoing ST seat discussion:

A PO put a Spenser-Modified stock seat on my ST.
It's OK for a couple of hours but not longer than that, a gel cushion helped but did not fix the discomfort. So I bought the Freedom-Air Sport Touring air cushion, after reading that MCN rated it the best:

http://www.longeride.com/Products.html

Not cheap, at about $180, but just returned from a 2000 mile trip down into MO and Arkansas and had NO butt discomfort at all :).
So, for me anyway, it was worth the price. Very satisfied! YMMV.
 
larryg said:
Thought I'd add my 2c to the ongoing ST seat discussion:

A PO put a Spenser-Modified stock seat on my ST.
It's OK for a couple of hours but not longer than that, a gel cushion helped but did not fix the discomfort. So I bought the Freedom-Air Sport Touring air cushion, after reading that MCN rated it the best:

http://www.longeride.com/Products.html

Not cheap, at about $180, but just returned from a 2000 mile trip down into MO and Arkansas and had NO butt discomfort at all :).
So, for me anyway, it was worth the price. Very satisfied! YMMV.
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I have the Airhawk 2, and it is MUCH better than the stock seat, but still could be better on a long ride. Based on your recommendation, and the info online, I just ordered the Sport version of the Freedom Air - hoping it will be even better than the Airhawk.
Hopefully they will ship quickly so I can have it for a ride next weekend!
 
ST-V4ever said:
I just ordered the Sport version of the Freedom Air - hoping it will be even better than the Airhawk.
Hopefully they will ship quickly so I can have it for a ride next weekend!
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I had mine in under a week, they ship quickly.
I found that the key to making it feel right was to blow it up fully, and lower the seat a notch or two to make up for the slight extra height with the cushion on.
Enjoy....
 
I have the FA sport and it's been good but not great. I've been using it at pretty low inflation. Will have to add a some air and see how it works.
 
larryg said:
I had mine in under a week, they ship quickly.
I found that the key to making it feel right was to blow it up fully, and lower the seat a notch or two to make up for the slight extra height with the cushion on.
Enjoy....
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They shipped today - so I should have it this week!
 
Muchmore said:
You are the first person I have ever heard of going into AR without Butt discomfort when leaving.......
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You are supposed to run AWAY from the banjo music not towards the music.......:D
Ii might have to check out one of them fancy seat pads. Thanks for the link.
Mike
 
Muchmore said:
You are the first person I have ever heard of going into AR without Butt discomfort when leaving.......
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So, is that due to rough roads, long rides, tourista, or something else not related to ST's?
 
I purchased the Airhawk 2, just before leaving for Fl. It made all the difference in the world. Problem not totally solved, butt (pardon pun) is much improved. Between the heat and the angle, of the seat, the only way I feel I'll totally solve the problem....is 2...sell bike or new custom seat.
 
Muchmore said:
You are the first person I have ever heard of going into AR without Butt discomfort when leaving.......
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:confused: Not sure I get that.....
Roads down there are fantastic - that's why we go every year, awesome riding, roads are 99% perfect condition,
And the cushion really did make a big difference. No butt ache (but plenty elsewhere, lol)....
 
Does the Freedom air cushion raise the riders height significantly? I have tried the bike cushion. It is also very good. Raises the height less than o.25 inches. This product is about $120 shipped.
 
etalors said:
Does the Freedom air cushion raise the riders height significantly?
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Sorry I didn't see your question sooner.....

The answer is yes, a little. For me, lowering the seat one notch, with the cushion on, put it back where I wanted to be. Very comfortable.
 
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