Sore arse...

**inlinefour** · 5th August 2007, 11:54

Originally Posted by Gizzit

Ok ... I may need to harden up .... "butt" after about 2 hours or so of riding my GSX750F, my bum is bloody sore! Is it my bike ? or am I a wimp? Do I need a replacement seat ? ... am I expecting too much to be able to ride for about 300Km or so between breaks ?
Any "printable" advice please........ I'd like to get to the bottom of this.

Sounds like a bit of hardening up might be in order. Spent a bit of time riding that model of bike and found it pretty comfortable. The CBR600RR was a much smaller and harder seat which made it more uncomfortable. However as I was continiously moving my arse from side to side for courners it was not a problem. Maybe your like me now? I sit in a wheelchair all day and do not move around in it at all. I have to lift up with my arms and move my arse off the seat of the chair for a arse pressure relief. If your sitting in the one position for any length of time your arse will get sore as the blood flow is hindered. Moving around on the seat can help that and a more agressive style of riding might help. Don't think its ony related to a sportsbike rider either as I moved around just as much on my 2004 DRZ400 too. Hope this helps.

**Gizzit** · 5th August 2007, 12:14

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Get your seat made to suit you, a few members on here have used them with good results
http://www.trimit.co.nz/index.htm

Thanks for that website. They look pretty good. I will certainly keep it in mind. I may save that for my next bike ... if it's a keeper!
Cheers.

**Gizzit** · 5th August 2007, 12:20

Originally Posted by jrandom

Pretty much, yeah.

Try doing a few 6-hour rides on a roadracer pushbike. You'll realise that whinging about any motorcycle saddle is pure self-indulgence.

And you'll also realise why lycra shorts are a Good Thing (tm). Wearing my cycling shorts under my leathers will be my main concession to arse comfort if I ever do a Grand Challenge.

No ... I'm not interested in doing 6 hour rides on a bloody pushbike. And ... I enjoy being self indulgent. I've earned it!
You do whatever spins your tyres ....

**mbazza** · 5th August 2007, 12:25

Hi Gizzit,
Interesting question. Time on the bike and ergonomics will help. I had thought about a sheepskin seat cover and while in Berry, NSW I went to the 'Good Wool Co'. who advertise in Aussie bike mags.
For the V-strom they could make a seat for $A 250! Hell, I knew I could get a custom seat made in NZ for $500, so I declined and enjoyed the road from Berry into Kangaroo Valley, great ride.
Good luck with the bum hardening project. Cheers.

**Gizzit** · 5th August 2007, 12:32

Originally Posted by inlinefour

Sounds like a bit of hardening up might be in order. Spent a bit of time riding that model of bike and found it pretty comfortable. The CBR600RR was a much smaller and harder seat which made it more uncomfortable. However as I was continiously moving my arse from side to side for courners it was not a problem. Maybe your like me now? I sit in a wheelchair all day and do not move around in it at all. I have to lift up with my arms and move my arse off the seat of the chair for a arse pressure relief. If your sitting in the one position for any length of time your arse will get sore as the blood flow is hindered. Moving around on the seat can help that and a more agressive style of riding might help. Don't think its ony related to a sportsbike rider either as I moved around just as much on my 2004 DRZ400 too. Hope this helps.

No .. I'm not like you, I don't sit in a wheelchair. That must be bloody hard, in more ways than one. However, I am a fellow RN. I do move around when I'm riding, but I still get a sore arse. Good to see your still doing it, and Psych is a good challenging area to work! Keep the Consta flowing

Cheers.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 5th August 2007, 12:34

YEP..

some HTFU pills are in order here fella..

I have the 400 toy, of the earlier model of your bike.

Did 804ks in one day.. just to go for a ride..

got home 12 hours later!! I have a standard sheepskin that I attach with a couple of bungies..& tis comfy as!! (it also doubles as an underlay on my sleeping mat at rallies!!

)

Jen

**inlinefour** · 5th August 2007, 13:57

Originally Posted by Gizzit

No .. I'm not like you, I don't sit in a wheelchair. That must be bloody hard, in more ways than one. However, I am a fellow RN. I do move around when I'm riding, but I still get a sore arse. Good to see your still doing it, and Psych is a good challenging area to work! Keep the Consta flowing

Cheers.

I was refering to the way I was when I rode. Have not been in a wheelchair for that long. Maybe your bike has a dud seat because the 750F I rode was very comfortable...

**Bonez** · 5th August 2007, 14:10

Sheep skins are fine for long distance work. Your piles will thank you for it. You can even wear jeans. If you don't like it use it as a floor mat or give it to your pet. Other factors to consider are is your suspension setup right and are tire pressures correct. Too hard a suspension and or too high tire pressures can contribute to early pain in the arse (and back) syndrome.

**jafar** · 5th August 2007, 14:22

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...d_name=fitment

This may be a better idea for you, a pair of gel pants.

**banditrider** · 5th August 2007, 14:38

Sheepskin Sales in Otaki (http://www.sheepskins.co.nz/) will custom make one while you wait for a pretty good price. I've bought 2 off them - good quality and fit. Mate stuck one on his GSX too.

PS: the Bandit's seat could be more comfortable...
PPS: ride more - train your butt
PPPS: after a GC (I've done 5) your butt isn't the only thing that's sore...

**Gizzit** · 5th August 2007, 15:47

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

YEP..

some HTFU pills are in order here fella..

I have the 400 toy, of the earlier model of your bike.

Did 804ks in one day.. just to go for a ride..

got home 12 hours later!! I have a standard sheepskin that I attach with a couple of bungies..& tis comfy as!! (it also doubles as an underlay on my sleeping mat at rallies!!

)

Jen

Right .... I'm just off down to the local to get some of those HTFU pills. It's a 12 hour ride to get them, so I may need them coming back, eh !!

**Gizzit** · 5th August 2007, 15:52

Originally Posted by mbazza

Hi Gizzit,
Interesting question. Time on the bike and ergonomics will help. I had thought about a sheepskin seat cover and while in Berry, NSW I went to the 'Good Wool Co'. who advertise in Aussie bike mags.
For the V-strom they could make a seat for $A 250! Hell, I knew I could get a custom seat made in NZ for $500, so I declined and enjoyed the road from Berry into Kangaroo Valley, great ride.
Good luck with the bum hardening project. Cheers.

Hows that V-Strom on a long ride, anyway? It's one of the bikes I may consider .. with some decent road tyres on it ...
And thanks. I'll be getting a hard bum from just reading the replies by the looks, as my arse is getting a fair old kicking over needing the HTFU pills !! lol

**MyGSXF:Me** · 5th August 2007, 15:53

Originally Posted by Gizzit

Right .... I'm just off down to the local to get some of those HTFU pills. It's a 12 hour ride to get them, so I may need them coming back, eh !!

lols...

OMG..

a male that is obedient...

well done that man

enjoy the ride

& do let us know how well the pills work!!

**RiderInBlack** · 5th August 2007, 16:03

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Get your seat made to suit you, a few members on here have used them with good results
http://www.trimit.co.nz/index.htm

What Kickaha said

I have a Rider Custom Seat (see Custom seat evaluation fromBlackbird). Was totally awesome for the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge (1000miles 1600km). Any seat ya can do 1600km+ and still feel like riding afterwards has got to be worth it. Don't waste ya time with sheep skin (have tried that). No good in the wet.