Help, pain in the butt

[jim mccarty]

Okay, here it is. I ride a 99 Wing trike with a Corbin seat on it. The Corbin feels like it's sewing buttonholes in my butt after 50 miles or so.
Been looking for a Hartco or Diamond, but no luck.
I'm now thinking of trying a pad to see if it helps.
So, if any of you know of a good & hopefully inexpensive way I can get some relief, please holler.

 

[Zammy]

Lots of options out there but you can look at http://www.buttbuffer.com/

Got one for the wife and she loves it, I don't need one because of the Zeppelin seat on our Tri but she was still uncomfortable even with the air adjustment. Her's is a medium pad with black sheepskin on it.

 

[kybigmac]

Lots of options out there but you can look at http://www.buttbuffer.com/

Got one for the wife and she loves it, I don't need one because of the Zeppelin seat on our Tri but she was still uncomfortable even with the air adjustment. Her's is a medium pad with black sheepskin on it.

I use a air hawk seat pad! Made a big difference for me.

 

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

Try a Ultimate Mid Rider seat. We have one and do 400-500 miles a day.

 

[6X3]

I use a air hawk seat pad! Make a big difference for me.

+1

 

[mhgoldwing]

I use the Airhawk R and it added two hours to comfort time before I need a break.

 

[Sully]

ThumbUp AirHawk R. changing up the amount of air gives you a different ride. ThumbUp

 

[gsutton]

new poster here. if your seat is giving you pain on the tail bone have an upholstry shop remove the cover and holesaw about a 3 inch hole in the middle where your tailbone hits.did this with a hartco seat and it does wonders for comfort.

 

[DblTrbl]

I have airhawks that I used with my Tour Deluxe and Mustang seats. Don't use them now because the Venture seat is so comfortable. I just keep them as backup. I may need them on the 1100 if I decide to do a long ride on two wheels.

 

[kybigmac]

If you decide to buy a air hawk cushion be sure and shop prices. When I bought mine I found one on a medical equipment site for about half the price that motorcycle dealers want. Apparently people who are in a wheelchair use them! It is the same pad. Hope this helps.

 

[jim mccarty]

If you decide to buy a air hawk cushion be sure and shop prices. When I bought mine I found one on a medical equipment site for about half the price that motorcycle dealers want. Apparently people who are in a wheelchair use them! It is the same pad. Hope this helps.

Do you remember the site you used?

 

[pcombe]

Okay, here it is. I ride a 99 Wing trike with a Corbin seat on it. The Corbin feels like it's sewing buttonholes in my butt after 50 miles or so.
Been looking for a Hartco or Diamond, but no luck.
I'm now thinking of trying a pad to see if it helps.
So, if any of you know of a good & hopefully inexpensive way I can get some relief, please holler.

Go on e bay to Junes upholstery and see if she has a different cover you can put on your seat and see if there is a jell pad insert you can cut a piece of the under foam out and replace with a butt soother?

 

[kybigmac]

Do you remember the site you used?

Sorry I don't! I just google'd air hawk and it was one of the sites that popped up. It's been 3or 4 yrs since I got mine.

 

[kybigmac]

Thinking back with my feeble mind the name of the company may have been ROHO medical supplies! Hope this helps

 

[silverbullet05]

Cheapest fix is hands down is an Airhawk. Just be careful not to over fill it. Stay away from Diamond custom seats you will have the same as with the Corbin.

My Diamond Custom seat off of my 78 OldWing is now in the hands of Seth Laam who used to work for Russell Day long saddles when they first started.

Had two Russell Day long saddles in my lifetime. Loved them both! Their just a bit spendy.

 

[jim mccarty]

I've had one Hartco & two Diamonds over the years.
To me, they were the best.
Also had a Corbin on a 96 wing & a Valkyrie Interstate.
Corbin worked great back then. Maybe it's just age catching up to me.

 

[Sully]

Heres one site for the Airhawk.

www.revzilla.com

 

[Rod69]

Have a Corbin on my 09 Tri. Instructions from Corbin says 2000 miles before the seat is broke in. I believe they are correct. Ride all day with it now and not bother me a bit. Have 45,000 on seat.

 

[jim mccarty]

Found a nice Diamond seat in Florida. Still negotiating on it. Owner doesn't want to ship. Hopefully he'll change his mind.
I'm looking for a half cover that'll fit a wing if anyone has one.

 

[brianl]

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Okay, here it is. I ride a 99 Wing trike with a Corbin seat on it. The Corbin feels like it's sewing buttonholes in my butt after 50 miles or so.

Been looking for a Hartco or Diamond, but no luck.

I'm now thinking of trying a pad to see if it helps.

So, if any of you know of a good & hopefully inexpensive way I can get some relief, please holler.

I have a '97 wing with the original seat and a Hartco sheepskin cover. Cover made an incredible difference. Butt never bothers me on long rides. Now if I could just get over the neck and shoulder pain....

 

[tbear]

Lots of options out there but you can look at http://www.buttbuffer.com/

Got one for the wife and she loves it, I don't need one because of the Zeppelin seat on our Tri but she was still uncomfortable even with the air adjustment. Her's is a medium pad with black sheepskin on it.

Was thinking about getting a buttbuffer but maybe get one for the truck and use it for everything...trike, tractor, truck....Do you really think it is better than the Air type?

 

[Retired Army]

Custom built comfort is expensive and time consuming. For the little woman and I it paid off in spades. We had Russell Saddles produce a dual saddle for our individual weight and leg length. A picture of us sitting on the trike was also emailed. The time is spent sending an original seat pan to the factory. His seats are so popular it takes two month to get yours. I have had experience with his products in the past.

 

[silverbullet05]

Custom built comfort is expensive and time consuming. For the little woman and I it paid off in spades. We had Russell Saddles produce a dual saddle for our individual weight and leg length. A picture of us sitting on the trike was also emailed. The time is spent sending an original seat pan to the factory. His seats are so popular it takes two month to get yours. I have had experience with his products in the past.

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I agree 100%! I have had 2 Russell's. A Diamond, Hartco, Corbin can't hold a match to them. Comfort in a custom seat costs.

You will not find a unhappy RDL owner.

But if $$$ is an issue the Airhawk is the next best thing.

 

[Zammy]

Tbear, I don't use it because of the Zeppelin seat but the wife loves it.

 

[jim mccarty]

Found a nice looking Diamond in Florida. Owner wants $175 & $67 to ship it to me in Ga.

Guess that's a fair price, but then I'd have to buy a GL1500 passenger backrest for the diamond to fit over.

Current seat is a Corbin..

 

[silverbullet05]

Found a nice looking Diamond in Florida. Owner wants $175 & $67 to ship it to me in Ga.

Guess that's a fair price, but then I'd have to buy a GL1500 passenger backrest for the diamond to fit over.

Current seat is a Corbin..

IMHO you will be no happier with the Diamond than the Corbin. Its been my experience that there both hard as a rock. If an Airhawk is out. Bite the bullet & get a Russell Day Long. Your Butt problems will be over.

 

[tbear]

Tbear, I don't use it because of the Zeppelin seat but the wife loves it.

thanks for the Reply. Found out that the Wiffee bought me a WonderGel Seat Pad. Will be getting it in acouple of days. (Happy Fathers Day)......

 

[Phu Cat]

Jim, I have a similar problem so I bought an Air Hawk which help some. The first day of a trip I'm good for about 6 hrs. Next day maybe 4 hrs then I'm hangin one butt cheek or the other off one side of the saddle or the other. Never had this problem when I was younger, think it just comes with age. Anybody else feel that way? Also I suspect in my case it might be from diminished blood flow to the gluteous maximus.

PC

 

[Firea100]

My wife and I just arrived home (East China Mi) from Morgantown West Virginia, (Inzane 16) Valkyrie Riders Cruisers Club annual meet. This is my second time in attendance. Both of my trips were on Corbin seats. Please know, I'm not trying to slam any seat company but both of the seats I've had were way too firm for me. It may be due to the age of the seats (leather & foam) but the first time I rode to Ashville North Carolina, I had the beginnings of bed sore type spots on my can. On that first trip, I purchased an Ultimate Seat set. My ride home was much better on the Ultimate Seat. Like they say "There's a seat for every butt".... Mine happens to be an Ultimate!