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Hook#3287
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« on: July 02, 2016, 07:11:41 PM »
I bought a used Mustang seat (Thanks RDKLL) and am going to have it recovered.

I'd like to put a gel pad in it.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I should use or how to do it?

Thanks in advance.
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Black Dog
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2016, 07:41:46 PM »
Did the same thing to a Mustang seat years ago...  Had a custom saddle guy install a 1/2" thick , blue colored gel pad (he had the gel, so don't know the type/brand).

First comment - It was more comfortable  cooldude

Second comment - It got nut roasting hot, and held the heat for a long time, when left out in the sun  Shocked

Not so sure the comfort was better than the heat... Undecided

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flash2002
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2016, 02:20:55 AM »
You would be better with  layers  of good foam and memory foam.
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2016, 04:43:06 AM »
Quote from: Black Dog on July 02, 2016, 07:41:46 PM
Did the same thing to a Mustang seat years ago...  Had a custom saddle guy install a 1/2" thick , blue colored gel pad (he had the gel, so don't know the type/brand).

First comment - It was more comfortable  cooldude

Second comment - It got nut roasting hot, and held the heat for a long time, when left out in the sun  Shocked

Not so sure the comfort was better than the heat... Undecided

Black Dog

Nut roasting hot? Shocked  Not good

Quote from: flash2002 on July 03, 2016, 02:20:55 AM
You would be better with  layers  of good foam and memory foam.

Have to check that out.

I have a Mustang I owned for 12 -13 years and I like the seat, just gets hard after an hour or so, either that or my butt gets soft.

Thanks for the info cooldude
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Mtn Valk
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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2016, 09:20:06 AM »
Alaskan sheepskin has worked wonderfully for me. The ride to Daytona and back from metro Atlanta last March was a lot easier on the rear end. BTW, I have a Corbin, which I never had to wait to get hard, lol!
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2016, 09:42:20 AM »
(As stated), gel (pad) retains heat.  Even your own body heat with time/distance, if not the sun. (Great for fall and winter, butt...summer?)

If it must be recovered for damage/wear, memory foam (or sheepskin) better ideas. 

Airhawk cushion a great idea.  It even made my Corbin concrete seat actually tolerable.  But won't fix damage/wear.
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bentwrench
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2016, 04:12:32 PM »
Mustang saddle +Alaskan sheepskin cover= RIDING BLISS.For me anyway,I just did 1k miles fri.and sat. and my butt was happy as a butt can be on bike Grin.
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