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« on: January 03, 2023, 10:13:47 AM » |
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Anyone got a recommendation for foam to build up my rider seat?
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2023, 12:15:16 PM » |
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
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John Adams 10/11/1798
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gordonv
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2023, 08:05:35 PM » |
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Why are you wanting to do this?
Place a Gel pad in it.
I've tried a few different Valk seats. I'm not riding much, so not used to the seat, after 100 miles, I start fidgeting, hate the ride. I bought a std seat, to take it apart, and rebuild it in the style of that seat.
I figure I'll strip the seat, fill a plastic bag with some high density spray crack foam, and sit on it. Then after it seats, shape it and cover. Or that foam will be a pattern for other foam to shape it into the bowl. Lots of youtubes on doing seats.
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2023, 05:01:09 AM » |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2023, 05:09:42 AM » |
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The Airhawk is a good solution (and adjustable; more air is firmer and higher).
Gel pads retain heat (esp in hot riding).
Before I got new Ultimates, I might change the air (up and down) in my Airhawk several times on longer rides. But I used it for comfort, not ride height.
I might go around to a few upholstery shops (or some full service dry cleaners) and talk about adding foam on a bike seat. Unless you send it to a seat maker.
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2023, 06:50:38 AM » |
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I've got an Airhawk but would like a more finished look and not have to remove the Airhawk at night when on a trip.
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2023, 06:58:11 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. I'll be contacting the local seat lady in Fletcher NC |
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2023, 08:16:37 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. I'll be contacting the local seat lady in Fletcher NC your welcome. something I did with my '98 seat which worked well was using https://buttbuffer.com/faq/I installed mine under the seat cover. its not a common gel pad. overall it worked very well, but I like the newer seat better than that setup. |
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2023, 08:45:18 AM » |
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Get a Day-Long.
Send your worn seat pan(s) to them and have a comfortable, non-foam/non-gel solution built specifically for your butt.
Your arse will thank me. Especially if you ride long distances.
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2023, 08:51:54 AM » |
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Get a Day-Long.
Send your worn seat pan(s) to them and have a comfortable, non-foam/non-gel solution built specifically for your butt.
Your arse will thank me. Especially if you ride long distances.
 I saw a lot of squirming going on in my mirrors on the way to Billings. Ross said he pretty much never saw me squirming... -Mike |
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2023, 11:19:44 AM » |
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Get a Day-Long.
Send your worn seat pan(s) to them and have a comfortable, non-foam/non-gel solution built specifically for your butt.
Your arse will thank me. Especially if you ride long distances.
Out of my budget. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2023, 05:54:22 AM » |
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On a note, the post 99' pad looks very similar, padded firmly, and fits very much like Mustang Wide Tourer. I'm at 5'11", 170 lbs., and normal  build. Had Mustang WT on my 1100 Spirit and loved it. I replaced both pads on the Valk @ $210 as the age is a factor dealing old foam padding. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2023, 12:09:29 PM » |
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Best seat I ever had on a 1500 Valkyrie was Hartco. 800 mile days were so comfortable. They've merged with Diamond. https://diamondmotorcycle.com/EDIT And it looks like they've stopped 1500 production. Time marches on. Another EDIT. $1400 for a wing seat!!!  |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2023, 02:00:47 PM » |
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Get a Day-Long.
Send your worn seat pan(s) to them and have a comfortable, non-foam/non-gel solution built specifically for your butt.
Your arse will thank me. Especially if you ride long distances.
Out of my budget.Mine was $600 - $700... I just got the rider's seat. You don't like backrests, I got a Utopia. -Mike |
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« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2023, 10:25:10 AM » |
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I did this about 20 years ago: http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Rood_Saddle_Mod/rood_saddle_mod.html It was VERY comfortable and effective. I have also bought, used and tried multiple aftermarket seats on my Valks. The best by far is the Russell Daylong. Doesn't have to be a 4 piece set if cost is a factor. I have ridden many 1150 mile one-day Iron Butt rides between Denver and Milwaukee on it. Could have continued if I hadn't arrived.  |
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« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2023, 01:27:41 PM » |
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I did this about 20 years ago: http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Rood_Saddle_Mod/rood_saddle_mod.htmlIt was VERY comfortable and effective. I have also bought, used and tried multiple aftermarket seats on my Valks. The best by far is the Russell Daylong. Doesn't have to be a 4 piece set if cost is a factor. I have ridden many 1150 mile one-day Iron Butt rides between Denver and Milwaukee on it. Could have continued if I hadn't arrived. Thanks |
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