Which Gel Pad for DIY Seat Adjustment?

[Tearaway]

I'm looking putting a gel insert into my saddle. I'm pretty handy in the DIY department but I can't seem to find out what the best gel to put in. Seems to be lots of different types on Ebay.

Any one with personal experience of any - I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks

 

[Dunblane56]

Hi ,
Been down this road with my Harley a few years back.
Tried Jellastic insert, proper rubbish as too thin.
Jell pad and foam cover designed for Harleys from US made little or no difference.
It really is a minefield
Latest thinking I have found is a type of memory foam from these gúys
http://www.sussexmotorcycles.com/elite-comfort-motorcycle-seats.html
not sure if it works but worth a shot if you really need it

good luck

 

[lawvar]

Hi guys id be really interested to know how you get on.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I was getting a rear seat lowered and recovered and at the eleventh hour thought about a gel insert.

I went to Decathlon and bought an XL gel bicycle seat cover for a fiver. Local upholsterer picked out the shape in the foam.... Said it was a long job but turned out a treat. The Mrs spent a couple of hours on the bike and said its very comfortably and professional job.

 

[agent2494]

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[King Key]

Take a look here, plenty of good advice. I've altered several seats to increase the comfort of them.

http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/

 

[Neil W]

Contact Les at Saddlecraft in South Shields (and check out their website) , they sell gel inserts and will advise

 

[Humbug]

I put one of these on mine. Did the job pefectly.

https://www.danmedicasouth.co.uk/product/debbonair-custom-gel-pads-only-for-diy-interior-fitting/

 

[DeuceBG]

Why not insert an AirHawk?
That way you can adjust the Seat whenever you want to.
HD do something similar called a Zeppelin I think and they're supposed to work really well.

 

[ShakeyGS]

+1 for danmedica

A cheap way to find out what you really need before committing to an expensive seat.

You can get a "velcro on" outer cover so you can trial the pad over your own seat first.