sore butt's!!

[chairhead]

I may try the seat on the highest position and see what happens.

Thats something ive never played with and tbo never thought of,if the Corbin does'nt work out then the Gel seat will be next.

[JasonS]

(... caution ramble ahead )

I read a good analysis of seats and what happens... a squishy seat isn't good and is why most gel seats don;t cut it for long rides and why most custom long haul seats are made to form to the rider, spreading out the load, and are fairly stiff to the touch.

The next step is the no seams, ventilated seating arrangement. Sheepskin helps by adding a layer of air flow under your butt, even when seated. Not wearing cotton next tot he skin is a must. Bicyclists are subject to some nasty chaffing potential and that is why they wear those shorts, and why I do.. to wick away moisture that gives one that clammy skin soreness.

Blood flow is part of it too.. and that is where the customs seats come in. by reducing the load on any one section of your butt, you get better blood flow over all. This helps keep the butt skin well nourished and prevents numb butt. By standing while riding (which you should only do once trained and under supervision and yeah, all that) or taking those breaks to stretch the legs...

be prepared... be hydrated... if you've been out drinking ( who us??)then you are likely dehydrated and this will really facilitate an ugly day in the saddle ( so I've heard)... it can take up to 18 hrs(??) for your cells to regain a nicely hydrated state....  

another big one ( and one I suck at) is that core strength concept, that those rock hard abs are great for holding up your upper body on the bike and helping your knees grip the tank so your arms are floppy relaxed to ride with the bike and react.... :D  

protect your butt... Love... your butt.

[JasonS]

ya, I'm sure alot of it has to do with body specifics, i'm oddly built as well at 6-2" with a 32" inseam, I may try the seat on the highest position and see what happens.

There must be someone within a few hundred miles of you that has a corbin or similar... make a post for other tigers riders to have a meet up and you can test sit any number of seats.. :D  

( pssst.. offer them beer, they can't resist)

[Advwannabe]

Solutions in order of el-cheapo-ness:

Develop a regime of exercises you and you pillion can do while riding along to increase blood flow and take the pressure off your posteriors.

I like to ride standing up for 5 minutes ot so per hour on IBA rides, this seems to reset everything for another hour or so.

Bicycle or LD comfort shorts. Get those stitched seams away from pressure points

Sheepskin seat covers -beautiful cheap mod.

Find a specialist who will study the way you sit and modify your stock seat to suit you better. Done well this is a lot cheaper with as good a result as a Corbin.

Sit on fleabay for hours and snap up a second hand Corbin.

"Be kind to your Ass, for it bears you"

[barbwire44]

ya, I think I'm gonna try the sheepskin, and I will be keeping my eye on ebay. Could also be I haven't been on a streetbike in a while, been two-wheel dirt ridin the last few years, but do more standing than sitting.

[HockleyBoy]

I use a beadrider (home made) on long rides and find it really helps, keeps you cool and lets you move around a bit more easily to change the pressure points. Very cheap too if you make your own!

[barbwire44]

never gave much thought to the bead covers, I guess if doesn't work out for sitting on,,,you could disassemble it at the hotel... :D

[EvilBetty]

I think I have my seat all the way up currently (I'll double check) but I never thought about the pegs affecting arse comfort.

On the way in I rode with my toes up on the pegs to lower my knees.  It did seem to help.  I may be buying some more aluminum from Mustang soon :)

[oxnsox]

Most of my riding is solo, since I convinced the Lady a Versys was a good thing for her. On longer trips I go Tank-tank by shifting my feet back to the rear pegs for a time, guess it re-arranges all the pressure points and stretches legs muscles differently. But I've also noticed there are comfort differences with underwear styles/brands(?). I see I should be more conscious of those options.

[AndyM]

But I've also noticed there are comfort differences with underwear styles/brands(?). I see I should be more conscious of those options.

I never thoughht what I wear under my stich was that important. And then I bought a pair of ldcomfort tights  :D

https://ldcomfort.com/store/ (https://ldcomfort.com/store/)

[EvilBetty]

I never thoughht what I wear under my stich was that important. And then I bought a pair of ldcomfort tights  :D

https://ldcomfort.com/store/ (https://ldcomfort.com/store/)

Those help?  Or do you just like wearing Ladies Riding Tights?   :?


 

[AndyM]

I never thoughht what I wear under my stich was that important. And then I bought a pair of ldcomfort tights  :D

https://ldcomfort.com/store/ (https://ldcomfort.com/store/)

Those help?  Or do you just like wearing Ladies Riding Tights?   :?


 

1030 miles in 22 hours on Saturday with no complaints. (other than burning a quart and a half of oil)

[Sin_Tiger]

I never thoughht what I wear under my stich was that important. And then I bought a pair of ldcomfort tights  :D

https://ldcomfort.com/store/ (https://ldcomfort.com/store/)

Those help?  Or do you just like wearing Ladies Riding Tights?   :?


 

Damn, beat me to it  :lol: perhaps Triumph bra and lacey panties are the way to go, I can just see the paramedics faces after they fish you out of the hedge  :shock:  :oops:

[EvilBetty]

Beats that "not so fresh" feeling...  :lol:

[Bixxer Bob]

Speaking as one who knows, having had a jammed throttle take me over 100mph, the embarrassment's not so much what you wearing as what you've done in 'em  :oops: