Iron Butt

[Ozz]

Just back from 5 days travelling round Caen and Ypres and then back to North Yorkshire. The bike behaved impeccably apart from a screen that was just too small (I have a larger one in mind) and more importantly - a seat that was causing me grief after two hours.

After 2 hours my backside was in pieces and not even a 30min fuel and brew stop would ease it. I was forced to either stand when the speed dropped or spending time shifting about the seat, which just put different parts of my arse into pain.

One of our group had borrowed an air hawk but I don't fancy paying that much for something held on by straps. Can anyone recommend a different fix?

 

[Wreford Miles]

Have tried buying some #manthefuckup

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

How much did your bike cost you then ask yourself "am I too cheap to spend £80 on an Airhawk?"

 

[Ozz]

Wreford - Any dickhead can be uncomfortable. If it works for you, crack on.

 

[Jacal]

Wreford - Any dickhead can be uncomfortable. If it works for you, crack on.

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

Have tried buying some #manthefuckup

Wreford - Any dickhead can be uncomfortable. If it works for you, crack on.

I must say, he does make a good point!

I have found that the skinnier you are the worse things can be. It's something to do with the circulation making it's way around the boney arse.

I'm a scrawny fecker myself with a 32" waist and I struggle sometimes. When I had a GS I found that Sargent seats worked best for me, they're not cheap but they are very very good!

It's no different for me on my KTM either, I've just learned to shuffle about a bit and get on with it!

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Is it pressure on the bit between your balls and your arse?
I believe it's called the 'barse' in Rogers profanosaurus.
If so, try raising the seat at the front and down at the back. This throws your weight back a bit and should help.
Also, risers may help for the same reason.
Failing that, I reckon a better seat.
I tried an air hawk and didn't like it.
Risers and a different saddle did it for me.....can do as long as like now without a screaming barse.

 

[Bounce]

I've used an airhawk for 4 years now and it's been superb!

You could always consider having gel inserts put into your seat, or wearing comfy cycling style shorts with a of of extra padding.....

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

I must say, he does make a good point!

I have found that the skinnier you are the worse things can be. It's something to do with the circulation making it's way around the boney arse.

I'm a scrawny fecker myself with a 32" waist and I struggle sometimes. When I had a GS I found that Sargent seats worked best for me, they're not cheap but they are very very good!

It's no different for me on my KTM either, I've just learned to shuffle about a bit and get on with it!

You need to eat more pies

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

You need to eat more pies

Oh don't be mistaken, I've got a gut like an expectant mother ...... it just doesn't help my arse on a long trip!

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Try a pair of gell cycling shorts or get a better seat.

 

[howdoo]

The GSA seat is the worst seat I have ever experienced.

I have gone for a standard GS seat, which is lower and flatter than the GSA's, along with an Airhawk.

You still get a tired arse but it doesn't progress to agony.

 

[Melch]

Is it pressure on the bit between your balls and your arse?
I believe it's called the 'barse' in Rogers profanosaurus.

I think you may be mistaken (although it may be a colloquial thing). It is actually called the 'Taint'...cos it taint yer bollocks and it taint your arsehole.

 

[lmg]

As a member of the Iron Butt Association, I would recommend a Russell Day Long seat. It simply cannot be beaten by any seat. Its isnt the most beautiful of seat but its as close to settee level of comfort as you can get on a bike. I have them on 3 of my bikes.

on a hexhead gsa

on a triumph exploder 1200

as they came from Russell Inc.

I have a spare one for a hexhead if anyone was ever interested...

 

[AberdeenAngus]

That does look comfy......How much would you be looking for for the hexhead seat ?

 

[Grim Rider]

There are several places which will rebuild your seat for you - worth talking to one of them (I have used CMSeats in Coventry but have heard good things of Tony Archer who is nearer to you). I had my GS seat raised slightly at the front and gel inserts put in several years ago and works fine (only need to use an air hawk for rides over 24 hours at a time ), and I have a fairly skinny arse too. Cost was around £120 for both seats on the GS but that was a few years ago.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

I have a spare one for a hexhead if anyone was ever interested...

Im interested, care to discuss details?

 

[Bryn]

These look interesting

I can see myself getting a pair

http://motoskiveez.com/adventure-skiveez/

 

[Wreford Miles]

....my technique is lift your arese 1/2 inch of the seat by pushing down on the pegs and tensing hard all the muscle in your legs and squeeze your arse together like some bird following a freebie arse fit for the beach video from a Sunday rag.

Now hold that position until everything is really fucking hurting then relax - repeat a few times then carry one

If your technique is good your ridding companions don't even know you are doing it and think how the feck does he sit there like a machine for hour after hour

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

These look interesting

I can see myself getting a pair

http://motoskiveez.com/adventure-skiveez/

Silly money but they might be the best ever. Get yourself to Decathlon and get the £15 padded shorts. I didn't like the more expensive ones and cheaper ones weren't gell.