Saddle Sore.

[RSiconic]

New to a GS from an RS. Bought a new 1250GS Adventure TE last week. Did a 310 mile trip today and at about 150 miles in it became evident that the seat was digging me in the tops of my inner thighs. The seat seems to be too wide right at the front.

Any ideas on how I can get a bit more comfy ?

Oh and I am a short arse so adding padding is probably a no go.

A

 

[KJB]

Hi mate your not alone the only way to go is Sargent ��������

 

[Carlosfandango]

Rallye seat is narrower at the front, however go for for the low version, mine is a bit too high. Try it first at a dealer.

 

[developer]

A standard Adventure seat is very wide so it rubs the inner thighs.

I had mine lowered and it lets me sit my backside sit on the seat, not perch on my inner thighs.

Worth a try.

 

[RSiconic]

Mine is a Rallye. I have the std seat with Wunderlich robbers to drop the nose of the seat 10mm. Can I also drop the rear of the riders seat as that way I can slide back a bit ?


A

 

[developer]

Have a look here:
https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/503707-GSA-Seat-Lowering

 

[Oldrat]

Try a sheepskin

 

[LBJ GSA]

New to a GS from an RS. Bought a new 1250GS Adventure TE last week. Did a 310 mile trip today and at about 150 miles in it became evident that the seat was digging me in the tops of my inner thighs. The seat seems to be too wide right at the front.

Any ideas on how I can get a bit more comfy ?

Oh and I am a short arse so adding padding is probably a no go.

A

I have a 1250 GSA with the red canvas seat. It's less comfortable than the leather 'comfort seat' option that I had on my 2017 GS. I believe the seats are interchangeable, so getting hold of a 'comfort seat' would be one option. (Note they come in low and high.......high being 'normal'). On all GS / GSA seats, you can have the front in high and the back of it in low - thus avoiding the sliding too far forward issue. Fit bar backs / risers which also helps. I've never tried any of the after market seats, such as Sargent etc, but many people love them.

 

[Cooky]

I find that riding in the standing position for a minute or so every 30 mins and before I start to feel the niggles helps. It gets the blood supply back into parts that will otherwise get sore and keeps me going for longer. It's one of the advantages of these bikes that they're easy to ride standing. Also you get to look like a dakar riding god spoilt only by the shouts of "wanker!" from other bikers and white van drivers. Put fog lights on for full effect.

 

[Warlord]

Ooops excuse me, I seem to have wondered into the WOMENS CHANGING ROOMS by accident.

Carry on.....

 

[snelly]

Ooops excuse me, I seem to have wondered into the WOMENS CHANGING ROOMS by accident.

Carry on.....

It seems some were born to taking it hard in the arse;

 

[Yox]

If the seat is digging in your thighs it sounds as though you need a lower seat or make sure the seat is set on low.
Aftermarket seats are good but tend to be wider, I have a Sargent seat and the seating is 2" wider at the rear part.

 

[Nutty]

I find that riding in the standing position for a minute or so every 30 mins and before I start to feel the niggles helps. It gets the blood supply back into parts that will otherwise get sore and keeps me going for longer. It's one of the advantages of these bikes that they're easy to ride standing. Also you get to look like a dakar riding god spoilt only by the shouts of "wanker!" from other bikers and white van drivers. Put fog lights on for full effect.

A loud exhaust drowns out any heckling

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Front seat set at high front and low rear, to stop you bashing into the tank, and a set of bar backs from Wunderlich, will help the seating position 100%

https://www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/b...underlich-handlebar-riser-ergo-41970-111.html

 

[(RIP) Edvard Munch]

Front seat set at high front and low rear, to stop you bashing into the tank, and a set of bar backs from Wunderlich, will help the seating position 100%

https://www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/b...underlich-handlebar-riser-ergo-41970-111.html

That's always worked for me so far too.

Risers may also help but without wanting to teach granny and all that jazz maybe it's worth adjusting all his controls too.

I wouldn't describe this vid as perfect but it covers the basics far easier/quicker than I could explain. Every little helps

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