Arses are important too

[Gizzit]

What have people done to their DR650 seats, to make them ... "ride rearry rong time" :pinch: :shit: .... ? Just curious..... :shifty:

[sparkles]

o its a dr not a gpx:rolleyes:

[junkmanjoe]

i put extra foam in the one i had,,,,was heaps better...
the skinny part ya sit at, make it a bit wider.

JMJ

[Paladin]

What have people done to their DR650 seats, to make them ... "ride rearry rong time" :pinch: :shit: .... ? Just curious..... :shifty:

Sold it and bought a T/A!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

On a serious note; a sheepie helps quite a bit!

[Gizzit]

i put extra foam in the one i had,,,,was heaps better...
the skinny part ya sit at, make it a bit wider.
JMJ

Cheers JMJ. What kind of foam did you use ... ? closed cell stuff ?


Sold it and bought a T/A!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

On a serious note; a sheepie helps quite a bit!

Oh ... ok. Is "sheepie" ... a blond with curly hair ..... ? And doesn't she take up a bit of room on the DR, .... or does she drive, and you hang on the back .. ?? (strange pictures I conjure up in my mind, I tell ya !!! ...... ) :D

Yeah ... on a "serious note" ... often wondered about sheep skin, ... and what happens if it starts to precipitate down .. ? Do ... ewe stop and put a rubbish bag over it .... ??? :D :laugh:
They are supposed to be very comfortable though. (I'll stop now though, before any Aussies start taking the piss .... )

Cheers.

[Gizzit]

o its a dr not a gpx:rolleyes:

Noice !!! does that come in mauve ..... with large fluffy dice attached to the front bar bits ... ????? :shit:

[LBD]

I have seen a airhawk seat on a DR, and a mate who gone on some very long tours on his DR swears by a sheep skin cover....

[Gizzit]

I have seen a airhawk seat on a DR, and a mate who gone on some very long tours on his DR swears by a sheep skin cover....

Yeah, apparently sheepskins do make a real difference. I haven't tried one on any bike I've had so far, but they sound like a good option.


The airhawk thing may be comfortable ..... but DR's are tall enough as they are, without adding more height. I'm 179cm, and prefer to be able to flat foot, even with a lighter bike.

Cheers. :niceone:

[babysteps]

Think outside the box a bit, dont change the bike, change you!

I wear padded Bike Shorts underneath my riding gear :2thumbsup

[LBD]

Yeah, apparently sheepskins do make a real difference. I haven't tried one on any bike I've had so far, but they sound like a good option.


The airhawk thing may be comfortable ..... but DR's are tall enough as they are, without adding more height. I'm 179cm, and prefer to be able to flat foot, even with a lighter bike.

Cheers. :niceone:

You will then be right for the 2010, 10 day, 10K super tour....still a couple of places left

[Gizzit]

Think outside the box a bit, dont change the bike, change you!

I wear padded Bike Shorts underneath my riding gear :2thumbsup

That's all right .... coming from a Pegaso rider !!! You could probably get away with wearing ...... whatever ( .. insert your own ideas here .... !!) ...... under your riding gear ..... :D

How far have you ridden a DR650 ??? :)

[babysteps]

I wouldn't lower my standards to even sit on one :girlfight:

However I do remember that a plank of 2x4 would have been more comfortable than the seat on my Djebel and bike shorts made that a little more bearable.


I rode Wanaka to Christchurch on that Djebel, felt like I'd been through singles night at a gay bay

[NordieBoy]

What have people done to their DR650 seats, to make them ... "ride rearry rong time" :pinch: :shit: .... ? Just curious..... :shifty:

Get a Corbin, Renazco, Sergent...

Or mod your current one (http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/DR650/20070214%20Seating/index.html)...

[Gizzit]

Yeah, I've read good things about Renazco and Sargent seats. Not so sure about Corbin's. They have been making them for years, but have read mixed reports on them - and DR seats.

Cheers. :niceone:

[Squiggles]

I just hardened up

[dino3310]

me too :stupid:

[retro asian]

What have people done to ... "ride rearry rong time" :pinch: :shit: .... ? Just curious..... :shifty:

Wow, I just started a new thread which may be helpful:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116378-How-to-Pimp-yo-bike-secret-to-touring-with-the-ladies

[Taz]

I got one of these for use on the R1100GS and KTM 525exc. This has made a huge difference especially to the KTM. $65.00 trademe member Maywind.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Other/auction-264689094.htm

[slofox]

Having the same trouble with the SVS seat - my arse bones are still complaining a week after the ride...despite a jar and a half of HTFU pills...

[Gizzit]

Having the same trouble with the SVS seat - my arse bones are still complaining a week after the ride...despite a jar and a half of HTFU pills...

Yeah screw taking MORE pills ..... lol !! :D Nothing wrong with being comfortable and enjoying your ride ..... and not just for an hour or so ... IMO. :)

[junkmanjoe]

I used three layers of thin foam, was like a sponge kind of stuff,, it worked well, ive also added this to the ktm seat,,, made my bum more happy...

[Toureg]

I got one of these for use on the R1100GS and KTM 525exc. This has made a huge difference especially to the KTM. $65.00 trademe member Maywind.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Other/auction-264689094.htm

If you want to a rough and ready, The warehouse pet department have pet sleeping mat sheepys big enough to cover the pillion too, in oval shape, different pile lengths for 20 bucks. Most are one piece and have no seams. Couple of temporary velcro dots to keep in local and your away. Just an option.

[Waihou Thumper]

I got one of these for use on the R1100GS and KTM 525exc. This has made a huge difference especially to the KTM. $65.00 trademe member Maywind.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Other/auction-264689094.htm

That's a tank of gas and a full lunch somewhere nice on the ride! :)
You gotta ride longer Km's Andy...The arse will HTFU...eventually....No good skipping around the Southern Waikato for a few hours.. Use that 525 and go wander overnight....:violin:

[TopTransalp]

Corbin is the only way to go, after 14 day's 5000ks gravel & tar seal roads,Butt felt as if i had just got on the bike to start out on the trip.

[Gizzit]

Corbin is the only way to go, after 14 day's 5000ks gravel & tar seal roads,Butt felt as if i had just got on the bike to start out on the trip.

Where did you score your Corbin from ?