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Old 01-22-2011, 07:29 PM
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Angry Tailbone pain - KICKS MY *** !!!

After 200 plus miles riding my tailbone is killing me. Any suggestions for specific seat cushions(lambskin, gel, memory foam, WHATEVER) would be greatly appreciated. I ride an 07 FLHTC with stock suspension and seat. Thanks, Bill
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 07:31 PM
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I have the same pain my friend. On trips that long i put my Sundowner seat on, it helps alot.
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 08:02 PM
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From my experience after trying a gel pad, beads, and sheep skin I ended up with the Airhawk. I would recommend the original Airhawk over the Airhawk 2.
Here's the size & where I purchased mine:
MEDIUM Airhawk Motorcycle Seat CUSHION PAD NEW ROHO USA
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/btliquidations/
Keep checking as they will reduce their prices & have free shipping from time to time.
I will eventully send my stock SG seat into MCC

http://www.meancitycycles.com/
for a seat mod so maybe I'll not have to use a pad.
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 08:16 PM
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Had it bad real bad.Got a road zeppelin NO MORE PAIN.Many like the Hammock or Reach. HD DESIGNS STOCK SEAT TO HURT YOUR TAIL BONE.
 
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I hear the Sundowner is a great improvement. Trying one of those next. 14k on the stock seat and it was just ok but no major issues.
 
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you are in a place where you can ride 200 miles and there is a little pain. My pain is there is snow on the ground and I can't do anything but make sure the battery stays charged for spring.
By the way have not had that problem, just a real swetty *** from the heat off the motor, I bought one of those pads from HD and it really works. I am cooler now or should I say I was last summer when riding...... LOL
 
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Search "harley seats", Bar enterprises is making a seat for me for the spring, Seems like they'll do what ever you need to be comfy!
 
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Try Mean City Cycles. They have a variety of modifications they can make to you exisiting seating including shaping, memory foam, and gel. Prices are cheaper than a new seat.
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by WOLFE1584
After 200 plus miles riding my tailbone is killing me. Any suggestions for specific seat cushions(lambskin, gel, memory foam, WHATEVER) would be greatly appreciated. I ride an 07 FLHTC with stock suspension and seat. Thanks, Bill
Two things I do for just that on my King is, driver back-rest and I generally ride with my feet on the rear passenger boards. Try it. Even with the little lady on board, I still share with her.
btw..stock seat.
 
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I don't why it works but it does: Alaska Sheepskin Seat covers. 150 miles maximum per day without . . . and easy over 600 miles with no issues when I use it.
 


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