Motorcycle shorts

[OMG!!]

Forget with the fancy underpants, just get a really comfy seat for your bike instead!

 

[The Other PaulG]

For long rides I just use cycling undershorts like these (except mine are mainly cotton).

Wicking, flat seams, padded where you need it... cycling solved this problem years ago.

https://www.sportsdirect.com/nukeproof-mens-outland-liner-short-634905?srsltid=AfmBOoovf5l-NpgpU7kNc_Gr9jBFlcGkmyEn1RYKZPmg24qrYH-zLJRj-i0#colcode=63490503

 

[OnHellas]

I have often washed base layers etc on three/four week trips and hung them out on the balcony ready to go again next day so that's not a worry.

I was thinking of the padded bits not drying. I suppose it would depend on what they were made of. Foam I assumed.

 

[Smartbazza]

I have often washed base layers etc on three/four week trips and hung them out on the balcony ready to go again next day so that's not a worry.

My second bike is an F800 with a Rallye seat which is only 150 mile comfortable so my thoughts turned to multiple days riding on a seat that might well be uncomfortable, or may well be grand but I'd like to have an option. I tried an air cushion many years ago but I felt removed from the feel of the bike and didn't really like it. Similarly, as suggested by @enabb I tried a sheepskin too which didn't seem to offer anything really.

Thank you indeed @Victor c for your input which is very useful. I'm not flying out until Friday 14th so I might just buy a pair to have so I can test them if the bike proves to be uncomfortable.

Many thanks to you all for your thoughts. I appreciate it.

i wear my normal drawers under these.

Barry

 

[Hoff]

I bought a pair of Moto Skiveez's, not cheap but I find them very comfortable.

 

[gspod]

I’ve got moto skivees and a pair of ripple which I’ve used on long, hot trips.
They are both comfortable for long days, perhaps the Skivees slightly more but not enough to justify the price difference.
Where they do perform well is in the smell difference. However Skivees are made means that I can wear them for 3/4 days before washing them - in Central America humidity.
I can recommend them both but if you’re riding in humidity or very high temperatures I’d go with the Skivees.

 

[zoltan]

Cool covers has the benefit of cooling and give you extra cushioning, 8mm thick. Goes over the edge of the seat, don't like it send it back. I am happy with mine.

 

[Smartbazza]

Cool covers has the benefit of cooling and give you extra cushioning, 8mm thick. Goes over the edge of the seat, don't like it send it back. I am happy with mine.

good point - i use one too and think it's great on warm, long trips (thus not in NI!)

Barry

 

[er-minio]

was thinking of the padded bits not drying

I, like Paul, have been using my cycling padded underpants for years now when traveling (and when on the DRZ).

Works wonders.
I suspect more because of the “snug” fit than because of the padding, but still…

Padding is gel. Doesn’t get soaked/wet.

You don’t really feel them and they do not affect your riding (I slide around a bit on more “ridden” roads).

 

[OnHellas]

I, like Paul, have been using my cycling padded underpants for years now when traveling (and when on the DRZ).

Works wonders.
I suspect more because of the “snug” fit than because of the padding, but still…

Padding is gel. Doesn’t get soaked/wet.

You don’t really feel them and they do not affect your riding (I slide around a bit on more “ridden” roads).

Ah OK. Another step up the learning curve for me. Ta.