Stock motorcycle seats are good for one thing, and one thing only – sore butts. They aren’t designed to make your bottom feel like you’re in a Lazy Boy. They are designed on the cheap to fit your specific model of motorcycle.
When I first got my Suzuki Boulevard cruiser, I suffered endlessly from butt aches, lower back pain, numbness, and leg cramps. Riding for 30 -45 minutes was tolerable, but anything longer resulting in mind numbing pain. I finally had enough after riding a 400+ mile day trip. When I got off the bike at the end of the day, I could barely walk and I had sharp pain in my lower back and bottom.
I started researching aftermarket and OEM motorcycle seat cushions and motorcycle gel seats. At first I looked into a stock seat replacement, such as a Mustang seat or a Corbin motorcycle saddle. Both of these options were way outside my budget. That’s when I began to look into motorcycle seat cushions and seat pads.
Soft Bottom Gel Seat Cushion
Soft Bottom DOUBLE Motorcycle Cushion
US $99.00
12d 23h 21m
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Soft Bottom DOUBLE Motorcycle Cushion | |
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US $99.00 | 12d 23h 21m |
Motorcycle Seat Air Cushions
There are three main types of motorcycle seat pads and cushions – Foam, Air, and Gel. Air inflated cushions, such as the Airhawk seat cushion, are much better than a stock saddle, but they lack significant vibration dampening and are prone to leaks. Once you get a hole in an air cushion, they are no use at all.
Motorcycle Seat Memory Foam Pads
Memory foam seat cushions do not run the risk of leaks, however, they too offer little to no help in reducing vibrations from a V-twin engine. Their design allows them to be compressed when sitting on them, and at that point, you are basically back to a stock seat. They can also be ruined if they get wet.
Motorcycle Seat Gel Cushions
The third and best option is a motorcycle gel seat cushion. As with the air cushion and memory foam pad, the gel cushion also rests on top of your existing stock motorcycle seat. Gel cushions offer significant vibration reductions and can be used in all weather conditions. They are easy to clean and will not deflate due to a puncture.
Once I decided to purchase a gel motorcycle seat cushion, I research several manufactures and read hundreds of comments and reviews from real life users of the products. The overwhelming majority of riders recommended the Soft bottom motorcycle gel seat cushion from Cross Gel. The soft bottom is made from specially designed medical gel and is excellent at increasing blood circulation and reducing vibrations. I ordered the 2.5 thickness Double Touring Edition Gel Seat Cushion with a non-slip nylon cover. I also had a choice of a leather cover or a sheep skin cover.
Since I purchased the Soft Bottom motorcycle gel seat pad, I have ridden about 12,000 miles, including several 700+ mile days. I no longer have to suffer with a sore butt. It’s not quite the same as a Lazy Boy, but I don’t have and lower back pain, numbness, or other biker butt symptoms. When I use the gel seat on my motorcycle, I can literally ride tank to tank without stopping. No more pain! I highly recommend the Soft Bottom. Your butt will thank you.
The Soft Bottom Gel Seat Cushion is compatible with any make or model of motorcycle: Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Aprilla, Triumph, BMW, you name it..
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