Air-Hawk 2

[KMD]

I went with my Brother and a couple of mates to the World Superbike at Magny Cours over the last weekend. A recent trip to the Ring in which all the return riding was done in one hit made me realise the GS seat is not the best in the world when it comes to very long days in the saddle.

So this time I fitted an Air-Hawk2 seat pad on the suggestion of one of the guys on the trip, and I have to say it was an absolute revelation. For anyone who's never heard of them they have a number of air cells which you inflate just enough and they spread the pressure, taking it off the main points on your ass and allowing for pain free riding over long periods.

This one is now an essential part of my biking kit, and I won't be going away without it!

 

[paintman]

Seconded
We have recently returned from a holiday in the Alps, Two up, so two Airhawks, My wife had never ridden pillion for more than a day before, but with Airhawk 2k miles over ten days and no complaints.

 

[Ash]

never leave home without mr airhawk.
my arse would be most unhappy.

 

[araspitfire]

I carry mine in my tank-bag for my normal 'bimble'... But after a couple hours on my bare seat I feel like I've had enough generally...

I've ridden 800 mile days on it coming up from Morocco... wonderful thing for the epic trips...

Al...

 

[Montrose Sun]

And i take it they are 100% waterproof/tight?

 

[Ash]

And i take it they are 100% waterproof/tight?

yes/no
the cushion is.
the cover is nylon/cotton etc, but your seat not waterproof anyway and most riders wear w/proofs.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

For added comfort over big distance`s, I put a lambland sheepkin over the Airhawk and it`s like sitting in your favourite armchair!!

 

[THE DOCTOR]

When I'm not touring I use mine on my PC chair!

It feels great when I sit on it in my undies.

Btw, the Airhawk 2 is the cheaper rubber version - the original Airhawk is neoprene.

 

[Ash]

For added comfort over big distance`s, I put a lambland sheepkin over the Airhawk and it`s like sitting in your favourite armchair!!

....................

 

[Arsey]

For anyone who's never heard of them they have a number of air cells which you inflate just enough and they spread the pressure, taking it off the main points on your ass and allowing for pain free riding over long periods.

But how much trial and error does it take to arrive at 'just enough' ?

For added comfort over big distance`s, I put a lambland sheepkin over the Airhawk and it`s like sitting in your favourite armchair!!

But when it rains,isn't that like sitting on a wet dog ?


So which model Airhawk do you use ?

They seem to make quite a few different models.

 

[Ash]

Arsey-
AIRHAWK CRUISER MOTORCYCLE SEAT (LARGE or MED) WITH COVER.
very little air [you have to have play to find whats best for you.
as for the rain on lambskin-it's no different than your seat and when it rains you wear waterproof gear.so it's the same.
plus the sheepskin hides your expensive Airhawk from prying eye's.
When touring i take in or leave it in the top box at night.
and lastly i do have a black plastic bag/cover that i put on if leaving the bike out in the rain for any time just to keep the worst off,although a good shake gets the worst off.
after all sheep stay out in the rain

 

[Arsey]

Arsey-
AIRHAWK CRUISER MOTORCYCLE SEAT (LARGE or MED) WITH COVER.
very little air [you have to have play to find whats best for you.
as for the rain on lambskin-it's no different than your seat and when it rains you wear waterproof gear.so it's the same.
plus the sheepskin hides your expensive Airhawk from prying eye's.
When touring i take in or leave it in the top box at night.
and lastly i do have a black plastic bag/cover that i put on if leaving the bike out in the rain for any time just to keep the worst off,although a good shake gets the worst off.
after all sheep stay out in the rain

Thanks mate.

 

[skyenet]

and lastly i do have a black plastic bag/cover that i put on if leaving the bike out in the rain for any time just to keep the worst off,although a good shake gets the worst off.
after all sheep stay out in the rain

A Trek Mates Medium Backpack Rain Cover (cost around £6-£7) fits neatly over both my sheepskin seat covers on my R1200GS and packs up in its stuff sack to the size of an apple.

 

[Ash]

A Trek Mates Medium Backpack Rain Cover (cost around £6-£7) fits neatly over both my sheepskin seat covers on my R1200GS and packs up in its stuff sack to the size of an apple.

i will look into one.
thank you.

 

[digga]

after all sheep stay out in the rain

Yes...mainly when thay have warm body to dry their coat out

 

[Ash]

after all sheep stay out in the rain [/QUOTE Ash]

Yes...mainly when thay have warm body to dry their coat out

ssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[WindyChuffer]

This Air Hawk thing sounds interesting. Which one for the GS (there seem to be a few) ?

Where can you get the sheep skin thing from?

 

[Bryn]

Try here....

http://www.easirider.com/

 

[digga]

This Air Hawk thing sounds interesting. Which one for the GS (there seem to be a few) ?

Where can you get the sheep skin thing from?

sheepskin - www.lambland.co.uk

Air Hawk - www.airhawk.co.uk

for starters

 

[Aretsukusu]

Where can you get the sheep skin thing from?

Try here