High $$$ seat alternatives?

[NewRider]

I went with the BRP aftermarket gel seat for my Spyder. Found it to be quite comfortable...and lightyears ahead of the stock seat.:doorag:

 

[draboo]

We rode to LA last year with the stock seat plus a gel pac. Not good. Replaced the stock seat with a BRP comfort seat..not much difference.

Right now we are 5200 miles into a 7400 mi trip, and my wife is on the Spyder. She cannot go more than 100 miles without stopping, sometimes less. She is using the gel pac with a sheepskin pad and switching them into different configurations for variety.

I have a Russell Day Long on my Honda ST1100.(I bought the bike used and the seat was on it) I could easily ride thru a whole tank of gas, which is somewhere around 250 miles without stopping. The only thing that gets sore is my lower back after sitting for that long.

Of course, we arent spring chickens anymore..we do qualify for a discount at Dennys..

We are going to go with a Russell on the Spyder after we get back to Seattle.

 

[Dragonrider]

Had a Russell on my K1200LT - it was much better than stock, but not worth the cost and time involved. Find someone who has one and sit on it.

My best combo to date is a Corbin (which you can find used - they aren't custom made like the Russell), and a BeadRider - that combo is currently on both my Spyder AND Valk.... I can easily empty the tank on both...

 

[Bozzzz]

I have used a BeadRider for years and love them - easy to add & remove, fits multiple bikes and is cheap ($35). You may snicker at the thought of comfort from wooden beads, but I would try it first. I use mine with my Corbin seats.

This is especially true for those that live in hot/humid areas.

You know, I looked up BeadRider and it seems awfully expensive for what it is.

Went to AutoZone and got a beaded cover for autos. It covers the driver seat, extends to the back for the passenger and then goes up the back of the passenger seat. Plenty long enough for my RT.

I tied it off in the rear cargo so that it stays in place.

All for $12.99. It's beads and I'm cooler(if that's possible :doorag

BOZ

 

[bjt]

A Harley riding friend of mine got this for his wife and she loves it. Not sure of the details (like if it's for a passenger seat only or what). Could be worth checking out though.

http://buttybuddy.com/

EDIT: Nevermind. I see it's for passenger seats only.

 

[hevnbound]

IMHO.........
Gel = bad
Airhawk = good
Sheepskin = best

Best Sheepskin comes from Alaska Leather ... here is the one recommended for the Spyder - http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/the-7/Sheepskin-Motorcycle-Seat-Cover%2C/Detail

Check out the "Buttpad Info" tab

 

[pierrelogic]

I have used a BeadRider for years and love them - easy to add & remove, fits multiple bikes and is cheap ($35). You may snicker at the thought of comfort from wooden beads, but I would try it first. I use mine with my Corbin seats.

This is especially true for those that live in hot/humid areas.

Just a follow-up on the beads....these don't in any way damage the stock seat do they?

 

[NancysToy]

Just a follow-up on the beads....these don't in any way damage the stock seat do they?

Yours or the Spyder's? :roflblack:

 

[pierrelogic]

Yours or the Spyder's? :roflblack:

^^^^
good 1!

 

[bone crusher]

Go with the BRP comfort seat...I find that it makes a huge difference over stock and you can get it for about $375.00. This is well worth it. I know there are expensive corbins and others, but if you don't want to go overboard with cost, the comfort seat is a really good upgrade for a very reasonable cost (compared to other seat options)...