Wax Paper is the answer. Others will have other options Gell etc. Me bottom line wax paper.
sore butt blues
My 2017 Super low 1200T will give me a sore butt in about 150 miles. I changed out the seat to a Mustang solo. Yes, its better, but not good enough.
I've seen some here use sheepskin to increase comfort. Does this make a huge difference? How is it held on?
Any and all ideas on this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Mick
I've seen some here use sheepskin to increase comfort. Does this make a huge difference? How is it held on?
Any and all ideas on this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Mick
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.Sheepskin does help. I would estimate that maybe 20% less discomfort. I cant say that it is actually comfortable. Axs does not stick to seat and does not get quite as hot. I do lots of really long distance travel and I wont be without it. It is held on by leather straps around the seat or velcro straps. It will not solve your problem but will certainly help. Lonslo
A contributing factor for me was underwear. Sore butt for years when I wore "tighty- ******'s", then noticed much less of a problem when I wore boxers. I can't explain it, just makes a difference for me. Also tight jeans contributed to the monkey butt issue. EDIT: after posting ****** was censored to asterisks, ???? EDIT:AGAIN the forum won't allow w h i t e to be posted. Please tell me this forum didn't go woke on me. I'll be looking for the exit if so.
Totally agree on the underwear and tight jeans. I personally prefer cargo pants for long rides. I also keep a tube of balmex diaper rash medicine, rash will go away overnight. LonsloA contributing factor for me was underwear. Sore butt for years when I wore "tighty- **'s", then noticed much less of a problem when I wore boxers. I can't explain it, just makes a difference for me. Also tight jeans contributed to the monkey butt issue. EDIT: after posting ** was censored to asterisks, ???? EDIT:AGAIN the forum won't allow w h i t e to be posted. Please tell me this forum didn't go woke on me. I'll be looking for the exit if so.
Also wallet is a PITA!
if your butt actually starts hurting, you may need to stretch your glutes. mine gets to where it's driving me nuts i have to stop and stretch the glutes. the relief is instant and lasts two or three hours.My 2017 Super low 1200T will give me a sore butt in about 150 miles. I changed out the seat to a Mustang solo. Yes, its better, but not good enough.
I've seen some here use sheepskin to increase comfort. Does this make a huge difference? How is it held on?
Any and all ideas on this is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Mick
Wooden bead seat pads ! Keeps your ass dry after the bike gets rained on too. That's one reason the sheep covers suck !
You are correct about wet sheepskin, I just take it off when riding in the rain. I tried the wood and could not get comfortable. LonsloWooden bead seat pads ! Keeps your ass dry after the bike gets rained on too. That's one reason the sheep covers suck !
Sheepskin helps quite a bit on a really hot day in terms of monkey rear end, but I have never really noticed it helping with general saddle soreness.
As for the OP, Mustang seats are about as good of quality as you are going to find. If you cannot go more than 150 with it, you probably need a different design of seat altogether. The general rule is this: The better the seat looks, the less comfortable you're going to be. I have a really nice Mustang solo seat. It is super comfortable for what it is, but any plans for more than 250-300 miles in a day, and I would swap it out for my touring seat in a blink.
And, finally, regarding your choice of skiveys, The Duluth Trading Armachillo undies are, IMO, the best, by far, with regards to reducing the dermis irritation aspects of long days. I have done many 500 mile days with those and not a monkey cheek to be found.
Also, with absolute respect to the OP, how much distance riding experience do you have? It takes some experience to acclimate to a 4-500 mile day. The first several are pretty rough, including on your backside.
As for the OP, Mustang seats are about as good of quality as you are going to find. If you cannot go more than 150 with it, you probably need a different design of seat altogether. The general rule is this: The better the seat looks, the less comfortable you're going to be. I have a really nice Mustang solo seat. It is super comfortable for what it is, but any plans for more than 250-300 miles in a day, and I would swap it out for my touring seat in a blink.
And, finally, regarding your choice of skiveys, The Duluth Trading Armachillo undies are, IMO, the best, by far, with regards to reducing the dermis irritation aspects of long days. I have done many 500 mile days with those and not a monkey cheek to be found.
Also, with absolute respect to the OP, how much distance riding experience do you have? It takes some experience to acclimate to a 4-500 mile day. The first several are pretty rough, including on your backside.
All excellent points. I'll add some myself:Sheepskin helps quite a bit on a really hot day in terms of monkey rear end, but I have never really noticed it helping with general saddle soreness.
As for the OP, Mustang seats are about as good of quality as you are going to find. If you cannot go more than 150 with it, you probably need a different design of seat altogether. The general rule is this: The better the seat looks, the less comfortable you're going to be. I have a really nice Mustang solo seat. It is super comfortable for what it is, but any plans for more than 250-300 miles in a day, and I would swap it out for my touring seat in a blink.
And, finally, regarding your choice of skiveys, The Duluth Trading Armachillo undies are, IMO, the best, by far, with regards to reducing the dermis irritation aspects of long days. I have done many 500 mile days with those and not a monkey cheek to be found.
Also, with absolute respect to the OP, how much distance riding experience do you have? It takes some experience to acclimate to a 4-500 mile day. The first several are pretty rough, including on your backside.
I have a sheepskin and gel pad made by ButtBuffer. It's a one man operation in PA. He uses the medical grade gel that they use in hospitals to keep patients from getting bedsores. It wasn't cheap, but the money was well worth it and I love supporting small businesses here in the USA, even if they aren't in my community.
My experience has been with Saddlemen seats so far, and I can't say enough good things about them. That said, Saddlemen doesn't make a seat to fit my new Road Glide 3, so I'm going with a Mustang seat and I've heard nothing but raves from everyone who owns one. For long(er) rides, I've found that a backrest is a must. It's also all about the rider triangle. If you're reaching forward at all (even an inch) to reach the bars, over the course of a long day, it will take a toll on you.
Listen to your body, OP. Riding is about the journey, not just the destination. With a smaller tank, you're going to be needing to stop more frequently than someone with a larger tank. If your body says "I need a break," then take a break. Depending on where I'm gong and how long the trip is, I plan in advance for strategic stops (bathroom/food/smoke/rest). If I'm taking a long, multi-day trip, I add in extra time for those stops if needed.
@chasarms' last point is a very important one. I went from a lot of around town riding with some longer distances (200-300 miles a day), to all of a sudden doing 615 miles from western NY to the Back of the Dragon in Tazwell, VA. My 2020 Low Rider S was NOT set up for long distance travel. My bars weren't tall enough and I had to reach for them too much. The shorter rides I did previously didn't make that apparent to me. Well, that trip to VA and back at the end of the weekend sure did.
OK. Sheepskin. I bought a thick sheepskin in West Yellowstone in 1994. It was machine washable (cold with Woolite). I used it on long trips. Reduced the monkeybutt issues by a lot. This is not the fake sheepskin you often find, but a natural tanned skin. The shape of the skin fit the seat (driver and passenger) well. It stayed on when I rode solo by a bungee or two, or the luggage. Used it on the Fat Boy quite a bit, especially on the cross-country run in 2015. Used it on the Road Glide until last spring when it finally disintegrated.
It is hard to find those good, natural tanned, washable sheepskins at a reasonable price. One benefit is after a nasty ride, they can be washed. Another is the loft of the wool. That keeps you cool in the heat, warm in the cold. When you stop somewhere, you roll up the skin and tuck it in case of a shower.
Now, though, I'm looking at the new seats with warm/cold options. Kinda pricy, but looks pretty comfy.
It is hard to find those good, natural tanned, washable sheepskins at a reasonable price. One benefit is after a nasty ride, they can be washed. Another is the loft of the wool. That keeps you cool in the heat, warm in the cold. When you stop somewhere, you roll up the skin and tuck it in case of a shower.
Now, though, I'm looking at the new seats with warm/cold options. Kinda pricy, but looks pretty comfy.
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