Airhawk Cushion?

[sneedvegas]

Just wondering if anyone has tried one. They're expensive, but cheaper than a mustang seat. Any ideas?

[caddman11]

I have one and I use it. It's sewed it into my sheepskin for extra comfort. I don't leave it on the bike all the time; only when I'm doing some serious miles. Just don't put much air in it.

[moloprintz]

Airhawk 2 works the same as Airhawk 1 and less $$$.
Material is not quite as bomb proof but still very tough.

[carolinakid1]

I bought an Airhawk a few weeks ago. Only used it on short trips so far. No complaints yet.

[schoeney]

I tried one. There OK for a change of pace but certainly not a long term fix for what ails you.

[cactusjack]

It's no substitute for a comfortable seat.

[blowndodge]

Like your Harley has??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[usranger74]

I have used one for a year. Been on several 400+ mile days. It's "ok" - better than my Mustang seat alone. But, I am going to order a Russel Day Long or a Diamond seat when I get home from this work gig.

[cactusjack]

Like your Harley has??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Did I say that? No. I can't help it if the stock Ultra seat is infinitely more comfortable than the stock OEM Nomad seat. In fact the Ultra seat is much better than the $600 Mustang seat I put on the Nomad.

Putting a pad or cushion (sheepskin/gel/bead/air) on the stock Nomad seat is, for most folks, like putting a band aid on a broken leg.

[blowndodge]

Or buying a Harley to fix a broken Nomad http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif ;)

[GIBBY]

LMAO BD.

[cactusjack]

Like your Harley has??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Hello jealousy - table for one! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Yes Waiter.. I'd like to start off with a Harley Ultra that Barney the dinosaur looks good on please!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[cactusjack]

Yes Waiter.. I'd like to start off with a Harley Ultra that Barney the dinosaur looks good on please!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

You should change your initials to DB. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

dontcha mean HDBD???? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[waterman]

dontcha mean HDBD???? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Ok you two. Will you just get a room. ::)

[blowndodge]

Scott???

[waterman]

Scott???

Yes. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

You missed it Joel..... ::)

I was asking Scott if we should get a room as you suggested!

man you Coloradians are slooooooooooow... ;)

[waterman]

You missed it Joel..... ::)

I was asking Scott if we should get a room as you suggested!

man you Coloradians are slooooooooooow... ;)

You Californian's are so vague I thought you were asking who. You do have several on here. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[blowndodge]

I'm sorry,,, I thought I was only bantering with CJ (Scott)....

I must have missed the other "Scotts" you were referring I should get a room with!!! ::) ::)

[Loafer]

Y'all belong in a rubber room...

[sneedvegas]

Stopped by the HD store. The Ultra seat costs $22,000, but it didn't come with much of a bike. I'll just try the Airhawk.

[cactusjack]

Stopped by the HD store. The Ultra seat costs $22,000, but it didn't come with much of a bike. I'll just try the Airhawk.

D'oh! That's gonna leave a mark! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[biscuitsngravy]

I got an airhawk about three years ago. Then I put a sheepskin on it. It's okay for a change but even if there is little air in it, it causes me to sit up too high. I don't use it at all anymore.

I have found that if I ride often and far, my butt gets used to the regular seat. I remember when I first got the Nomad, I couldn't go farther than 60 miles without extreme discomfort.

I just got back from a 1900 mile ride from Iowa to Kentucky to Michigan to Chicago and home. Some days were well over 400 miles and discomfort was minimal. I believe that the longer you ride, the more "conditioned" your bumm gets. And highway pegs help your legs also.

[billmac]

My airhawk helps but it does raise you up on the bike. The stock Nomad seat is a killer for me. I respect those that can use it for long hauls.

The Harley Ultra must have a nice seat. My nearby Harley dealer has a used 2008 Ultra with 32k miles for just $20k plus TTL. :)

[ridemslow]

Like your Harley has??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


Putting a pad or cushion (sheepskin/gel/bead/air) on the stock Nomad seat is, for most folks, like putting a band aid on a broken leg.

I agree. I have 2 ProPads(DryGel) pads that have been used 3 or 4 times max. $129.00 and $119.00 for the both. Good for a while, but nothing replaces a good seat or the reworking an existing seat. I'd sell both ProPads for the cost of one shipped if someone was interested. ;)

[sneedvegas]

This is what I'm going to try when I head out on my 1500 mile trip next week. I have a gel pad and sheepskin that I have never used on the nomad. I'm going to alternate/combine those for a change up. I thought about the airhawk, but I'm so OCD that I's probably spend too much time adjusting the air. I also added a grasshopper backrest. I expect that to help as much as anything. In addition, I put on some highway pegs that I had in the garage. With those combos, I think that I can find comfort just by switching it up occasionally. Thanks for all the input.