Thinking about a new seat to replace stock

[paws]

Tread lightly Fuzzy....or no Black Forest Cheesecake for you - isn’t that right Lola? LOL!

 

[LadyonaMission]

At least we are not posting FAKE NEWS, just telling it like it is.

 

[mpc51]

Cushion

+1 on the Airhawk!

Be advised that it takes very little air to get that cushy feel!

Thanks Paws for the info on air pressure.

 

[GLtryker]

Here's a couple more options to ponder before spending big bucks on a new seat. This first one I've been studying for a while is from B&G Upholstery. They offer a removable velour or cloth type seat covers with an optional gel pad. they look very comfortable to me.

http://www.bgseatcovers.com/products1.htm

The second option is what I have been pleased with. I didn't think I would be at first, but have grown to really like, is a set of seat beads from Bead Rider. I went with the ceramic model. https://www.beadrider.com/

My GL1800 seat with Bead Rider.

 

[paws]

In the hot months here in Texas we actually put the Airhawk on top of the bead seat - the bead seat provides for some air flow in the “land down under”. The bead seat is also comfortable by itself - but cool in the cold weather months.

 

[LadyonaMission]

I bought a wooden bead car seat cover from Amazon for about $12.00, Jerry AKA Gold Rush, modified it to fit my seat. I wanted to try beads but didn't want to spend the money for Rider Beads without knowing if I would like the beads. I do like them very much for the hot Texas days. ​

 

[JaysGone]

I have something similar to the airhawk pad. Im good for an hour with the stock seat then the pad goes on.

Its held on somewhat with a strap but adds many miles and smiles when I use it.

 

[Bama Jack]

orag: ​A Corbin always makes my butt smile and I've used them on the last few GW's I've ridden. I will say sheepskin was a favorite and on occasion I will use one.

 

[Wreckman]

Russell just finished mine today and shipped it. Cant wait to try it out.

 

[Gideon]

orag: ​A Corbin always makes my butt smile and I've used them on the last few GW's I've ridden. I will say sheepskin was a favorite and on occasion I will use one.

My wife and I also like the Corbin seat.

 

[Wreckman]

Just finished installing my new Russell Day Long. Wow they sure do nice work. Seat is perfect and looks super nice. I think I am going to love it as soon as this crappy weather gives up.

 

[lgjhn]

Just finished installing my new Russell Day Long. Wow they sure do nice work. Seat is perfect and looks super nice. I think I am going to love it as soon as this crappy weather gives up.

We've tried several "cushions" etc. over the years. Some we liked.....some we didn't. A good while back (2008/2009?), there was a Russell Day Long group buy on one of the GW forums. I think they needed something like 50 seat orders to make the group buy happen and it had a pretty good discount with it. After a discussion with my wife, we decided to get on the group buy as it was the only way we were ever going to come close to affording an RDL at the time. I think we were #48 or #49...can't remember. Anyway, we went with a black vinyl with diamond pleats, went with the driver's backrest and also had stock passenger backrest done in the same as well. IIRC, they suggested about a 200 mile break-in period for it. Once that seat was broken in, it was a Godsend! It's still in use on our trike today and shows little or no wear, still just as comfortable even after all these years. It has held up really, really well. IMHO, the RDL is very hard to beat, but it is pricy. We would definitely recommend and buy another if needed. Oh, in hot weather, we toss a set of beads on it and they keep some cool air under the tush pretty good.

 

[Amputee55]

Seat replacement

What was the model#?

thanks

mark