I'm taking the girlfriend with me this June on a week-long trip (Kansas City to Austin and points in between) on my 08 Heritage Classic. Problem: anything more than a few hours and her behind hurts. She's small--5'02"--115 lbs and when the shocks are dialed up for the luggage, it's an uncomfortable ride. I have the stock seat and sissy bar. I've looked at the gel packs and the blow up cushions and the sheep skin, but never tried any of them. Can't afford to just buy them all to see what works. Can't see renting an Ultra when I already own a nice bike. If anyone has had similar issues and or solutions, I'd like to hear them.
Girlfriend's behind
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Never used the gel pack but have heard they really work for longer trips.
Redfish-Joe
Senior Member
Sounds like a job for Mean City Cycles. Give them a call and tell them what you need. Set up an appointment and I think you and her will be happy.
Mean City Cycles - Custom Seat Modifications
Mean City Cycles - Custom Seat Modifications
softail41
Active Member
I put a Sundowner seat on my previous bike mainly for the wife. I, too, came out ahead on that purchase. The Sundowner is wider and somewhat contoured which seemed to be just what she needed.
Do you have passenger floorboards? Based on your girlfriends height, this may also help by allowing her more foot positions while riding, resulting in a more comfort. Just a thought.
Do you have passenger floorboards? Based on your girlfriends height, this may also help by allowing her more foot positions while riding, resulting in a more comfort. Just a thought.
I had a seat recovered and had a gel pad inserted on my '94FLSTC. Most comfortable seat I've ever had. Don't know about the gel pads you lay on top of the seat but I would think they would give the same comfort, just make you sit up higher. I've read great things about Mean City.
BUBBIE
Well-Known Member
Just to get by;
Use a 2.5" piece of good foam. Cut to shape of seat then have it covered with Cloth at an upholstery shop... Lot less for now :newsmile093: and will make a big difference...:newsmile011:
Nothing Permanent needed
I went on the ROT rally to Austin 3 yrs ago, Fun but boy was it HOT...:bigsmiley18:
signed....BUBBIE
Use a 2.5" piece of good foam. Cut to shape of seat then have it covered with Cloth at an upholstery shop... Lot less for now :newsmile093: and will make a big difference...:newsmile011:
Nothing Permanent needed
I went on the ROT rally to Austin 3 yrs ago, Fun but boy was it HOT...:bigsmiley18:
signed....BUBBIE
Just dont take her. Problem solved.
And when you get back the house will be nice a quiet!!:lolrolling:lolrolling:lolrolling
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Jack Klarich
Guest
Quick fix, the Redhead would get sore some times, fold up a heavy beach towel works good :s
Randyrandy
New Member
HD has a wider passenger seat that you can swap it for, which would be much better, also the foot board idea would help too.