Pad for stock Nomad seat.

[rflnomad]

Hello all.
I just got my new issue of Rider and they have a guide for seat pads. Lots of different ones to be sure.
I want to keep the stock seats but which pads do the rest of us use. I would like to try something better.
So which ones do you like and which ones do you NOT like and why?
BTW, I am 6'2" and weigh 225.
Thanks.

[lw]

I have a sheepskin gelpad on Lucille. It helps but isnt perfect. I am considering an upgrade but don't really want to shell out for a Daylong seat. Next step will probably be to have my seat modified and put the gelpad inside and re-covered. If it isnt any better than what I have and we dont end up locked out of the plant in February then I'll buy a new seat so I can have time to break it in before Custer in June.

[burkazoid]

Originally Posted by rflnomad

Hello all.
I just got my new issue of Rider and they have a guide for seat pads. Lots of different ones to be sure.
I want to keep the stock seats but which pads do the rest of us use. I would like to try something better.
So which ones do you like and which ones do you NOT like and why?
BTW, I am 6'2" and weigh 225.
Thanks.

I saw that in my issue of Rider as well. If this were a few weeks ago, I'd probably go with a pad, but at this point I'm just about to order a Mustang Seat. Several weeks ago I rode my bike up to East Texas and back in the same day, around 400+ miles, and my rear was killing me when I got home. At this point, a pad just won't do!

[VulcanE]

The best pad that I have found is a Mustang with drivers backrest. I also am 6'2" but 245 lbs. When it's cool I just use the seat, but when it heats up, I use the wooden beaded seat covers. Those things are remarkably comfortable and cool.

[cactusjack]

+1 for the Mustang seat w/rider backrest and beaded cushion for hot weather.

[skeeter]

Had a mustang on my Yamaha. Didn't take long to get one for the Kaw. Wishing for a backrest. Will have those beads before summer. No need for them at the moment.
LW- wanna test ride the mustang?

[caddman11]

6'4, 270 lbs---I use an Airhawk.

[classic1]

I use an Airhawk "medium cruiser" seat cushion on the driver and passenger seats along with a Grasshopper driver back rest. Life is good.

[coacha]

I have a sheepskin gel pad but don't use it. I found that it put me too high in the seat and I actually took it off and went with my reworked stock seat for the ride to WV this past summer. I am going to get some beads for my seat, getting a car seat beads and rework them for the bike. Oh, forgot, 6' 235 here.

[coldfingers]

I use a seat cushion from Walmart, its a rubber waffle looking pad inside of a non slip cover, $20.00 in the automotive section. Some guys have bought two and stuffed them both in the same cover for extra padding.

[coacha]

Originally Posted by LW

I have a sheepskin gelpad on Lucille. It helps but isnt perfect. I am considering an upgrade but don't really want to shell out for a Daylong seat. Next step will probably be to have my seat modified and put the gelpad inside and re-covered. If it isnt any better than what I have and we dont end up locked out of the plant in February then I'll buy a new seat so I can have time to break it in before Custer in June.

Go with memory foam if you have it reworked. That is what I did and it is very good. Cost $125 here locally for both driver and pillon.

[radco]

I ALSO have the Wal Mart Waffle pad,, It was a BUTT saver,and for 20$ a GREAT addon,, I went from Maine to Va. on the stock seat.. My BUTT was screaming in Pa, and we spent the night there,,,In Va we found the Wal mart Pad,,,,
I also redid the Stock seat.. Cut the wedge off the back so its more straight up like the Mustang,, added a gel Pad and Foam over the Gel Pad,,,a BIG HELP..I can now slide alittle farther back,,,,Not much difference in seat height,, Im 6ft 3 225,,Stock windshield,,and will be upgrading the Shield to a Taller one so to me seat height is not a issue......I wasnr crazy for the Mustang seat on my Honda Sabre,,and HATED the CORBIN,Loved the Back rest on both,,,I have the F&S adjustable back rest on my Nomad,,, A BACKREST is a MUST HAVE for long rides IMO........

[cactusjack]

Once caveat regarding gel seat pads - they are very dense and hold heat like a cast iron skillet. They can be very uncomfortable in warm weather.

[ridemslow]

I'm 6'1" 307. I've had my stock seat reworked with memory type foam, cut to resemble those on the 1600 Classic, or the Mustangs. I use a BAKUP brand backrest, much like those made by grasshopper(I do recommend those too), which is a MUST have. Consider the cost, and hassle with pads, go with recut or aftermarket seat. BTW- I also do have the Pro Pad brand pads for both front and rear seats, but only use the passenger pad for my wife.

[radco]

Like CJ said Gel Pads will hold heat,, I have not had issues with that with the foam over the gel.. BUTT I live in a COOLER area then CJ ,,SO maybe a constant 90+ would cook your BUTT bUTT 50/80s Ive had no issues,,,,,,,,,,,,GREAT info CJ I forgot to add that part!!!!!Rich