In search of a butt ache cure
#21
08-29-2011, 06:31 PM
So far I've been overjoyed with this new seat pad. I put 100 miles on the bike yesterday and rode in comfort all the way. Which in itself is a grand relief, cause I'd been avoiding riding it hoping my butt ache would heal itself. This coming weekend I'm riding a 300 mile circle and I'm pretty sure this will tell the tale.
#22
08-29-2011, 06:41 PM
Extreme HDF Member
Here's a reader digest version of my story: Bought my first bike in 20 years, 9 months ago. Piled 9,000 miles on it since then with the longest ride being 1,800 miles in 4 days. I began to notice the more time I spent in the saddle of my 98 Dyna Convetible, the shorter time I could ride without discomfort. Last month or so, my butt ache became so steady, I found myself having to shift around on the couch to what TV!! I began to study the inter-net looking for a remedy.
Two weeks ago I got in the seat pad I hoped would work. I choose the Air Hawk II. It's an air pad....Partner, I am very impressed. I can set down and ride now in total comfort.
As a disclaimer, I've not been on anything more then a 30 minute ride so far.....but looks like I'm not gonna end up a criple after all.
I've noticed in a lot of threads, folks commenting on different seats, and how long they can ride......hope my expierence can help some of you boys like me....a fella without a lot of extra meat to sit down on.
Two weeks ago I got in the seat pad I hoped would work. I choose the Air Hawk II. It's an air pad....Partner, I am very impressed. I can set down and ride now in total comfort.
As a disclaimer, I've not been on anything more then a 30 minute ride so far.....but looks like I'm not gonna end up a criple after all.
I've noticed in a lot of threads, folks commenting on different seats, and how long they can ride......hope my expierence can help some of you boys like me....a fella without a lot of extra meat to sit down on.
#23
08-29-2011, 06:56 PM
Road Warrior
I agree. My *** starts getting sore after about 300 miles on my stock seat on my Ulta Limited but I can ride all day (750 miles is the most I've done in one day so far) with a sheepskin seat cover. It's a hell of a lot cheaper than a new seat and works great!
#24
08-29-2011, 10:38 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Sheep Skin! Can't explain why it works but it definitely does. 250-300 miles without Sheep Skin = Tail Bone pain. 650 miles and more with Sheep Skin and still feeling like I did at mile 1! I don't wait for the pain to set in before I pull the Sheep Skin out of the bag . . .
#25
09-05-2011, 08:42 PM
Did about 550 miles this weekend; Half on my new Airhawk Cruiser R and half without it. The difference was night and day and I couldn't be more relieved to have my rear end pain behind me...so to speak.
The reason I didn't use it the whole time is that a friend I was riding with has siatica so I loaned her the seat and she is going to buy one as well as o result of the relief she felt.
All that said, If I can find a seat that offers that kind of comfort I'll buy it rather than using a cushion...not crazy about the way it looks
The reason I didn't use it the whole time is that a friend I was riding with has siatica so I loaned her the seat and she is going to buy one as well as o result of the relief she felt.
All that said, If I can find a seat that offers that kind of comfort I'll buy it rather than using a cushion...not crazy about the way it looks
#26
09-05-2011, 08:55 PM
Ok all,
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Your Cure for azz hurting due to your seat is
MEAN CITY CYCLES
This place can fix you up! They are or have been a sponsor of HDF.
I had issue with tail bone pain (almost stopped me from riding) they solved the problem!
MyRide7
Marty
I do not have anything nor am I associated with the below mentioned business!!
Your Cure for azz hurting due to your seat is
MEAN CITY CYCLES
This place can fix you up! They are or have been a sponsor of HDF.
I had issue with tail bone pain (almost stopped me from riding) they solved the problem!
MyRide7
Marty
#27
09-05-2011, 09:16 PM
Here's a little update from my perspective........Did another 150 miles over the weekend. The butt ache that was plaguing me seems to be a problem of the past. I did a little experimenting with the air pressure and found I was origionally riding with it too filled. Settling way down in it distributes more surface of support over the hind end.............releiving the pressure points on the sore tissue I guess.
I agree with Knewt5 in that it don't look so good when the bikes parked, but good golly miss Molly....I wouldn't think about leaving the garage without it.
I agree with Knewt5 in that it don't look so good when the bikes parked, but good golly miss Molly....I wouldn't think about leaving the garage without it.
#28
09-05-2011, 10:01 PM
I use a thick sheepskin also.
It keeps your butt up off of the seat, and allows a little airflow between you and the seat.
I got back last week from a northern Wa. to Tahoe trip with the sheepskin, with hardly any butt pain.
Took a ride yesterday without it, and started getting a little sore after an hour in the saddle
It keeps your butt up off of the seat, and allows a little airflow between you and the seat.
I got back last week from a northern Wa. to Tahoe trip with the sheepskin, with hardly any butt pain.
Took a ride yesterday without it, and started getting a little sore after an hour in the saddle
#29
09-05-2011, 10:44 PM
+1 for the Mustang Seats. I have the Super Touring one piece on my 07 FXDWG and it is AWESOME. When I bought my bike new back in 07, I couldn't sit on it for more than 30 minutes without the *** pain. Now I am good to go and don't have any regrets.
Steve
Steve
#30
09-06-2011, 12:32 AM
I've found that a combination of a Mustang seat and losing the forwards did wonders for me. My doctor is a rider and he's the one that told me to dump the forwards. Disk compression was the biggist problem I had. Roads around here suck. Kurt