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Old 11-14-2005, 04:06 PM
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I am making a custom seat and would like your opinions are your favorite Gel Pad, experiences, where did you get it, etc.

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I currently have the Travelcade / Saddlemen SaddleGel pads on top my existing seat and currently looking for a top notch upholstery shop to install them in the seat. They were doing it up at Sturgis, but I was too busy... My wife and I really love them....

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Old 11-16-2005, 06:36 PM
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Any more opinions??
 
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The Gel pads really do not work once they are instaled inside the seat. Memory foam used to replace the entire insides will really do the trick. this stuff molds to every crease in your jeans, shirts etc.. never leaves that burning sensation when sitting on a seam for an extended period of time. The seam gets absorbed into the foam everytime you move. It really is great.
 
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ORIGINAL: bonzo2

The Gel pads really do not work once they are instaled inside the seat. Memory foam used to replace the entire insides will really do the trick. this stuff molds to every crease in your jeans, shirts etc.. never leaves that burning sensation when sitting on a seam for an extended period of time. The seam gets absorbed into the foam everytime you move. It really is great.
That's the first anti-gel comment I have ever heard. Do you have a link or a source for that Memory foam?
 
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Here's a link for the memory foam...Thudmeister www.harleyseats.com I 'm not sure if they sell it seperate though or just install.
Here's another link www.amsss.com
 
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Thanks for the links. You can see the custom seat pan I am fabricating in the following thread...

https://www.hdforums.com/m_150004/mp.../tm.htm#150004

 
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Had one gel pad and it didnt seem to last. Cant remember the exact brand but I know I bought it from a vendor in Sturgis. My bad I guess
 
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Default RE: Favorite Gel Pad

Got the Saddlegel by Travelcade for the wife since I like my stock seat and she does not ride much...In her opinion, the pad makes a slight difference, however I would not brag upon it.

Just one person's opinion...
 
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