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Posted by John Hopkins
- April 09, 2013, 14:53:07 PMI did a seven hour ride on my bike last week and I didn't have any problems, well if you don't count clipping a couple of car mirrors with my grips while filtering at 50mph..
I think my seat is standard, the road was good except for the catseyes and line markings that make it difficult to keep in a straight line..I ended the ride in comfort with only cold fingers to complain about..
Some of the stress of riding may be caused by gripping the handlebars to tightly, It is not likely that any of us could hold the bike up once it starts to go so you might as well relax your grip and enjoy the ride..
John.
Posted by chief
- April 06, 2013, 21:28:14 PMQuote from: jmbo on April 06, 2013, 19:31:15 PMyeah, I agree. I made one since finding one my color was really difficult. it really helps.Back rest! Back rest! Back rest! Did I say back rest? Makes all the difference in the world on long trips. I don't have on the Drifter yet but after taking a long trip on a dresser last summer I'm sold. It took all the stress out of riding. My back felt great even after hours on the road
Posted by jmbo
- April 06, 2013, 19:31:15 PMBack rest! Back rest! Back rest! Did I say back rest? Makes all the difference in the world on long trips. I don't have on the Drifter yet but after taking a long trip on a dresser last summer I'm sold. It took all the stress out of riding. My back felt great even after hours on the road
Posted by pcarrell
- April 06, 2013, 19:22:38 PMYeah, but is it OK to mix Rats and sheep?
Posted by DriftinGirl
- April 06, 2013, 18:59:34 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on March 24, 2013, 23:14:41 PMReal sheepskin is a must..not only does the hide side grip but,, back when I was working, nursing studies showed the fake sheepshins actually scalded patients behinds!I did not attach it any way other then the back of it I tucked under the netting holding my pack on. It is a real chunck of sheepskin so it has the hide underside and it sticks to the seat. Bought it from a plac ethat sells sheepskin and sheep products at their farm. One thing is to wash it on a really gentle cycle and let it dry natural, I rolled it up in a huge towel and it worked out ok.......smelled like wet dog for a few days in the laundry room...lol...
Posted by DC
- March 26, 2013, 06:40:45 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on March 25, 2013, 16:48:08 PMReminds me of that Seinfeld epsiode where George has back problems from sitting lopsided, due to his huge wallet in his back pocket.As someone who has spent almost half my life in the cab of a truck or car I learned that lesson really early, even at a desk job do not sit on your wallet, mine is not thick with money but cards and stupid stuff we collect over time..........
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 25, 2013, 16:48:08 PMAs someone who has spent almost half my life in the cab of a truck or car I learned that lesson really early, even at a desk job do not sit on your wallet, mine is not thick with money but cards and stupid stuff we collect over time..........
Posted by David Baker
- March 25, 2013, 13:58:19 PMI purchased a Butt Buffer at Carlisle Bike Week a couple years ago (They cut us a break, We bought two and payed in cash) I generally use it on long rides, It was nice to pick it up at the show as you can try the various models they have to get a proper fit. One thing I've learned on long hauls... Put your wallet in your front pocket or inside vest pocket. lqtm
Posted by pcarrell
- March 25, 2013, 12:44:45 PMQuote from: Troll on March 25, 2013, 12:21:27 PMYeah, I hogged out the foam and added a different density foam, then the gel pad, then a thin layer of a lighter foam sheeting across the whole thing (so the cover would be smooth and not show the lines where I had done the work). When I was done, it was all at the same level I had started at (I did add some foam towards the upper rear of each seating pad just to add a touch more cushion. It's the very low density foam, so it didn't really reshape the seat.), it just had different foam.I cut the top center of the foam so that the gel would fit into it.
In the second pic you can see the pillion is done and ready to have the cover put back on. The front isn't done yet in that pic. It looked just like the rear before I added the cover.
Posted by Troll
- March 25, 2013, 12:21:27 PMPC, your jellybean green seat looks familiar....I was pretty happy with mine until I did a 600+ day on it in 100 deg. weather...by the time I got home, I could feel the seat pan in a not too good place. I did the gel thing, but I did it a little differently. I cut the top center of the foam so that the gel would fit into it. I added about 1/2" of flat washers to the front seat mounting bolt on the bike, and that changed the angle considerably. Now I'm sitting down into the dish of the seat instead of having the weight concentrated on the pubic bone. I have about 4000 miles on this set up, so far, and it's pretty good.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 25, 2013, 12:14:44 PMMind if I was going someplace were I was going to leave the bike unlocked or open to the public I would try and hide the sheepskin. Before when I would tour I would leave stuff on the bike find a garage with an attendent and give them a few bucks to watch the bikes and park close to his station.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 25, 2013, 11:32:39 AMI didn't care for my F&S 2up so I pulled the cover ans hogged it out and added new, foam rubber, then covered that with gel pads, then added light density foam on top. reconnecting the cover was the trick. You'll need and industrial strength staple gun and some silicone sealant (for the dish in the seat).
(Click on pics to enlarge)
Posted by chief
- March 25, 2013, 09:48:11 AMAt one point we bought one of those air/rubber deals for my wife, and my brother-in-law got one for his bike. We tossed ours it really made things worse. It creates hot spots "monkey butt" and you don't have the feeling of being firmly seated... which was troublesome for me... who likes to feel like they are slipping off the bike.
I have seen the sheepskin used. You have to take it off every night. Also if you wouldn't leave your lid unlocked, you won't want to leave this one unlocked either. So, while it works, its a bit of a pain. But it may be less of a pain in the butt, than the pain in the butt!!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 24, 2013, 23:14:41 PMI did not attach it any way other then the back of it I tucked under the netting holding my pack on. It is a real chunck of sheepskin so it has the hide underside and it sticks to the seat. Bought it from a plac ethat sells sheepskin and sheep products at their farm. One thing is to wash it on a really gentle cycle and let it dry natural, I rolled it up in a huge towel and it worked out ok.......smelled like wet dog for a few days in the laundry room...lol...
Posted by greenbarn
- March 24, 2013, 23:10:17 PMthat does look comfy, ratman. do you have to fasten it on there, with what? or does it just lay on there? Where do ou buy something like that, I'm guessing it would be kinda nice.