Any Sporty riders here ever use a "gel pad" on their stock seat, and did it make any difference? I am considering buying one for my Nighster (stock seat), but they aren't cheap, so I want to hear from people as to their experience with them. I have one friend who rides a Softail Deluxeand uses a gel pad and swears by it for longer trips, but I'd like to get more opinions. AND if anyone can suggest the best place to buy them?

Thanks in advance!!

 

I put gel on my custom seat and it is comfortable. I was told it will retain heat, and it does. So far,no problem, but I am entering my first summer, so I will have to wait and see.

 

Gel is one of those things that SOME folks swear by, and others find painful. I find gel pads to feel good at first, but after a short while, I get a lot of pain. Firm saddles work best for me, but that is one of those things that is very personal. I sold my gel pad because of the pain issue.

Sheepskin pads work well for me, too....but they look funky, if that matters.

Maybe someone can lend you one for a day. A good two hour run will answer the question for you, in my experience.

Bones