WTB 955i Gel Seat

[scottcassidy]

I am looking to buy a Gel Seat for my Tiger 955i

[Bixxer Bob]

They come up on Ebay from time to time.  Have you had one before?  I had one for a season and sold it on. In the winter it was rock hard and sucked the heat out of your ass to thaw it.  In summer the gel held the heat well and was very uncomforable to sit on for a while if it'd been in the sun for any length of time.  Aside from that, I didn't find it any more comfortable than the original.

On my Blackbird I spent an equivalent amount on a custom seat which is just brilliant.  Should've gone the same way on the Tiger but no longer do the 150 mile commutes so the need dropped away.

[scottcassidy]

Morning Bob

No not tried one before but on the original i can only do about 100 mile before i need to get off for a while and was thinking i maybe should try the gel seat .. I have seen other posts saying the same as you about heat and cold..

[Bixxer Bob]

A lot of folks swear by the Airhawk air seat pad.  I've not tried one as I struggle a bit with the seat height to start with but it's an option.

I have an old sheepskin rug in the loft that's going to get cut down when I get a chance.  Kuzzin Kenny has one on his which gives it that cool, long distance adventurer look.  He's quick to put it away when it rains though  :lol:

[Totos Tiger]

For long distances, I use a Russell Day long..PERFECT I could sit on it .  However forever with no issues.  However,  I am 5' 11" and it is too tall and wide for me to want to use it for short trips or around town.

[Timbox2]

+1 for the Airhawk as long as you have the legs, I can ride all day with mine without a twinge plus you can take it from bike to bike.

[Bixxer Bob]

@scottcassidy

Folks are helpful on here eh? :lol:

[Chris Canning]

They come up on Ebay from time to time.  Have you had one before?  I had one for a season and sold it on. In the winter it was rock hard and sucked the heat out of your ass to thaw it.  In summer the gel held the heat well and was very uncomforable to sit on for a while if it'd been in the sun for any length of time.  Aside from that, I didn't find it any more comfortable than the original.

On my Blackbird I spent an equivalent amount on a custom seat which is just brilliant.  Should've gone the same way on the Tiger but no longer do the 150 mile commutes so the need dropped away.

Yep put us down as the same,and sold e'm within a week of coming off holiday with the said Gel seats.

[DaFool]

I switched from the stock seat and have been very happy with the gel.

I guess we all have different bums...... :lol:

[Tigertriple]

I am looking to buy a Gel Seat for my Tiger 955i

Here is one for sale on eBay just now,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/triumph-tiger-955 ... _500wt_922 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/triumph-tiger-955i-/140562720814?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20ba30e82e#ht_500wt_922)
 
I had a gel seat for a while but it was not any better than the stock seat. I now have a Tony Archer seat which is really good. I have a spare set of stock seats that I will be selling and would be good for being re upholstering.

[bjago]

In my experience, I have had the gel seats and the Airhawk and Corbin and now a Sheepskin.
The gel seat was bad, too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.
The Airhawk made me feel like I was riding on a red bouncy ball.
The Corbin is near perfect for my ass.
The Alaska leather sheepskin cover and the Corbin makes this an easy 1000 mile a day bike.


The Corbin has the shape and support and the sheepskin provides cooling airflow and additional support. The first thing to getting into a monkey butt situation is the heat and lack of airflow to cool the skin.  The sheepskin is perfect in that regard.

Thats just this one mans report

[greatbuffalo]

There is a gel seat available on advrider.com in the fleamarket parts section