Longhaul Seat

[Dennsell]

Had a look at the Longhaul - waste of time, its identical to the standard seat except for the back rest. Its not back support I need but more padding.

Oh!!
Maybe AirHawks then.. personaly I like the classic but I am just a skinny 88kg runt'

 

[Battersea]

Oh!!
Maybe AirHawks then.. personaly I like the classic but I am just a skinny 88kg runt'

I'm an even skinnier runt at 76kg, perhaps I need more lard on me arse.

 

[Dennsell]

I'm an even skinnier runt at 76kg, perhaps I need more lard on me arse.

Or maybe a good woman to massage it

Seriously.. I have originals.. bloody crap
I have Gel seats OK for a while
Classic tourer w/ both b/Rests is best of 3

There are some really good customs shop n the states I have one somewhere.. you send your seats and they use the Pans + a photo of yourself and cargo sitting on the bike for them to see how to get it right ,, drawback... expensive
Russell Day Long Saddles. apparently very comfy.

 

[TRIIICK]

Where there is will there is a way...

 

[Battersea]

There are some really good customs shop n the states I have one somewhere.. you send your seats and they use the Pans + a photo of yourself and cargo sitting on the bike for them to see how to get it right ,, drawback... expensive
Russell Day Long Saddles. apparently very comfy.

The problem we have buying from outside the EU is the bloody tax our Customs puts on imports, plus the freight and exchange rate.

UK import tax 6% - UK handling charge 2.5% - UK VAT 20% = total 30.38%. That lot goes on everything including freight.

Where there is will there is a way...

There's always one.

 

[Dennsell]

The problem we have buying from outside the EU is the bloody tax our Customs puts on imports, plus the freight and exchange rate.

UK import tax 6% - UK handling charge 2.5% - UK VAT 20% = total 30.38%. That lot goes on everything including freight.



There's always one.

Yea I know you have my sympathy mate, I left 32 yrs ago.
All I could suggest is the AirHawk, there are many that will recommend it.. have you checked it out ?

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[64Herald]

I found this on ebay and contacted the co. their reply:
Dear 64-herald,
Hi Anthony,
For maximum comfort we would recommend having the 3/4 inch thick gel installed with memory foam. We can do the gel pad installation in your 2006 Triumph Rocket Classic seat (driver's seat) for $165. This price includes the following:

1 large 3/4 inch gel pad $59.95​

1 large KP3 memory foam $24.95​

smoothing foam $8.50​

misc. supplies $3.70​

labor $67.90​

Kno Place Upholstery Co. will pay​

for your return shipping within the continental US​

Other options: The price to install the 3/8 inch Kno Place gel would be $125, or the 1/2 inch Pro Pad for $140.
From the time we receive your seat to the time we ship it back out is less than three business days. When you send your seat, please include a copy of this email estimate and contact information such as a daytime telephone number. You will not be billed for your seat until it is complete. At that time you will have the option of paying via Paypal, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard.
Our shipping address is:
Kno Place Upholstery Co.
13069 Pine Cliff Cr.
Rapid City, SD 57702
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us again.
Thanks,
Kno Place Upholstery Co.


when I get back I'm sending them my seat

 

[Battersea]

Yea I know you have my sympathy mate, I left 32 yrs ago.
All I could suggest is the AirHawk, there are many that will recommend it.. have you checked it out ?

Links>

Welcome to AirHawk Australia - Airhawk Australia | Seat Cushions | Motorcycle | Truck | Bus | Car | Heavy Vehicle

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I will do, not sure if Airhawk are sold over here but might be able to find something similar.

 

[lionel]

I will do, not sure if Airhawk are sold over here but might be able to find something similar.

AirHawk at local bike shop here, 160 quid.

Just fitted a backrest to see if that helps. I seem to be sitting on spine, get painful after 70 or 80 miles.

Been wondering if linking a couple of push bike inner tubes together in one of those net bags, get the valves positioned out of the way, and see if an air cushion would work before forking out 160 quid.

 

[HansO]

I have never liked the look of the Airhawk seats so I bought the triumph gel seats - waste of money, got top quality sheep skin covers made - improvement, bought another gel pad (gel kayak seat pad- waste of money, after another sore arse ride to Phillip Island 800kms I saw a Airhawk stand at the expo tent and happen to hear the guy give a garantee that if it did not cure his sore arse problem he would happily refund including postage, so I asked if he would give me the same garantee he said yes so I tried it. Yes I still think they are ugly and expensive but I tell you now he ain't getting them back they do work. And to be honest I don't think your inner tube I idea will work, the company that makes them is mainly a aged and nursing care company that make matteress using the same technoligy the Airhawk is a sideline and yes they are expensive but worth it