Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Accessories and After Market items => Topic started by: porter on June 11, 2018, 17:05:19

Title: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: porter on June 11, 2018, 17:05:19

Hi all. What type or style of airhawk cushion fits a vstrom ( riders seat)? There are cruiser, sport etc pads and small, medium and large too. Best fit for a 14 Veek.
I've had two seats now, shad comfort and an oe Suzuki tall seat but still I get this tail bone pain. Comes on about 100-150 mile mark. Thought the tall seat would sort it but its no better really so was thinking about an airhawk.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on June 11, 2018, 23:24:58

Seriously try a bit of dead sheep...

Not a leg of lamb.
A bit of sheep skin rug.

I got 2 'bike seat covers' from LambLand.co.uk
About £20 each. Makes a world of difference and doesn't feel like I'm floating on a lilo like the AirHawk things.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on June 11, 2018, 23:31:16

See pic of one on the GSX

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Stevej on June 12, 2018, 08:33:22

After a long ride last weekend the sheep skin rug option looks great - how did you fix it in place?

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on June 12, 2018, 08:49:54

Sewed a little adjustable strap on it that goes under the seat.
I've had one on all my bikes at some point.

Makes a huge difference.
I brush it from time to time.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Stevej on June 12, 2018, 12:54:30

Cheers - I get the needle and thread out (and buy SWMBO a gin and tonic).

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on June 12, 2018, 13:40:04

Sheep skin is tough. You'll need a decent needle and a thimble too.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: vstroman on August 12, 2018, 23:13:20

I might try Tony Archer to get the seat reshaped with more padding, thinking of going for the corbin style, likely wait now to have it done over the Winter.
http://tonyarcher.co.uk/services/bike-seats/

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: tallpaul on August 13, 2018, 07:11:07

Mr Archer knows his stuff.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: trotts on August 14, 2018, 16:56:14

Quote from: vstroman on August 12, 2018, 23:13:20

I might try Tony Archer to get the seat reshaped with more padding, thinking of going for the corbin style, likely wait now to have it done over the Winter.
http://tonyarcher.co.uk/services/bike-seats/

Yep  said before, this chap is the business.  Sorted out a Bandit 1250 Seat for me. Was an instrument of torture then became a wonderful thing.  Give him a bell, worth doing over winter for sure. :)

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: King Orry on August 14, 2018, 22:02:13

Never mind the seat.. surely there must be a market for inflatable pants..?
(And surely it’s not just me, is anyone surprised ‘mr_diver’ is recommending a furry seat cover.?).

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Gassoon on August 14, 2018, 22:52:11

King Orry, just look at Divers location, Those lads know everything about sheep. Just saying. :whistle:

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on August 14, 2018, 22:56:31

One day I may take all those comments personally  :icon_batterup:

But seriously the sheep skin works wonders. But it does need a brushing now and again... you know you got to treat your sheep right  :icon_wink:

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Gassoon on August 15, 2018, 16:34:52

lol. Nowt personal diver. I sem to remember something about the lanolin being removed from the black-dyed pads, rendering them a bit soggier in the wet? maybe you can put lanolin back into them though? I can't remember :shrug:

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on August 15, 2018, 17:10:29

Water runs off mine mostly. But leave it in the rain and it will get soggy. You can retreat them.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Barbel Mick on August 15, 2018, 21:25:44

The black ones are dyed..........don't try to dry them with a white towel from a B&B!!!!!!!! :whistle: :shy:

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: mr_diver on August 15, 2018, 21:43:18

 lol

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: colin on August 16, 2018, 13:16:48

anybody tried cycling shorts?  they have got padding in the arse area.
just a thought. I've never tried them. 

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Gert on August 16, 2018, 15:57:25

Can't remember from which site the link comes from, but I made a note as it looked like a cheap solution to try: https://putnams.co.uk/products//inflatable-stadium-seat-cushion

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Dave28 on August 24, 2018, 16:55:41

Colin, if you're thinking of cycling shorts, the same designer has made motorbike specific ones called Moto Skivees.  Here's a link on ebay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/I/122401510735?chn=ps&var=422876545005

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Ianmc on August 24, 2018, 17:11:06

£55 for a pair of skiddies !! and they look as if they could be very sweaty,plus a fiver postage !! :groan:

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: TLPower on August 24, 2018, 17:54:43

I have some of the special pants referred to. The do make a noticeable difference to the numb arse issue for the slender behind brigade. They do not induce Betty Swollocks, in fact they do a very good job of keeping things in place and moist free. :)

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Dave28 on August 24, 2018, 18:05:37

Yes they are pricey, but half that of the Air Hawk or SW Mowtech equivalent, and no one can nick them when your no with the bike, like they  can with the inner bladders of the others.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: SimStrom on August 24, 2018, 20:30:46

I've got cycling shorts & a pair of motor skiveez, I'd say the £10 cycling shorts work just as well.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Freddyfruitbat on August 24, 2018, 21:32:37

Quote from: mr_diver on June 11, 2018, 23:24:58

I got 2 'bike seat covers' from LambLand.co.uk About £20 each.

Interested... do you have a link?  Can't find these...

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: tallpaul on August 25, 2018, 09:14:54

https://www.lambland.co.uk/genuine-half-sheepskin-seat-pad.html

£21.95 seems good value. I find the idea of these intriguing but I'd want to try one out first before buying.

Title: Re: Airhawk seat pad.
Post by: Freddyfruitbat on August 25, 2018, 15:10:32

 :thumb: