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New Bohemia, Va | I still want the leather seat but time's a wastin' and just can't get to that point, soooo... I went with seat beads and they seem great. Going on a good Carolina ride tomorrow and put them to the test. Anything's better than vinyl. This was cheap at Wal-Mart and took very little modifying to make it work.
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Perry Hall, MD | Went to the beadside a few years ago. Be sure to take them off when you want to feel the heat in the winter. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I have had mine on for over a month now and love em'. It's like A/C for the rear.
I took them off for one ride, remembered why I bought them after 80 miles.
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New Bohemia, Va | my little buddies likes the new addition. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | Where can I buy these beads for the vision? |
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Richmond, Virginia | Looks fugly Doesnt suit a Vision, Please keep it covered when your butt isnt on it so people wont see it ha ha ha ha ha.
No time to get a new seat before your ride you say???????? HOW ABOUT OVER THE WINTER ! LOL |
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New Bohemia, Va | comfort over vanity any day... |
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Rhode Island | Arkainzeye - 2011-05-21 9:57 AM
Where can I buy these beads for the vision?
http://www.beadrider.com/
This is where I got mine.
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Perry Hall, MD | I picked up the one that Capn has for $15 form Pep Boys and with a lot of patience redid it to make two saddle size covers. |
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Bonita Springs, FL | Do any of you that have these expect or have seen any wear on the seat from the beads over an extended period of time? |
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New Bohemia, Va | my seat is shot, cover ripped, so it don't matter to me... |
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San Antonio, TX | I bought mine at Walmart a few weeks ago but have not modified them yet...Maybe I can do it this weekend.
Ride Safe and cool! |
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Tifton, GA | I stopped and bought a set on the way home today. I tied them to the backrest and grab handles. They help a lot with temp getting in 95 - 102 range. |
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Perry Hall, MD | alberts46 - 2011-05-21 1:48 PM
Do any of you that have these expect or have seen any wear on the seat from the beads over an extended period of time?
The only marks on the seat were causes by the velcro strap I had to hold it on. Don't use anything now and the only time it has come off was during an unexpected tipover. When I take it off for washing or winter it looks like it has marked up the seat, but the marks are temporary. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | My seat had little dimples where the beads pressed in, but went away after 100 miles of riding without it. I do have the 2010 Ness saddle though, I think it's a little beefier than stock. |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Dynabeads work good in the tires, are seatbeads that good to keep your butt balanced? |
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New Bohemia, Va | greatly balanced - getting that cool breeze and gentle massage. Also, I like the drape over the back as it keeps air circulating back there as well. I recommend using the whole bead matt for a car seat and remove enough from the small end to make it fit the seat as in the first post. |
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Albuquerque, NM | I found this black beaded seat cover at Pep Boys today for $17. It looks nicer than the bead rider and has a plastic mesh cover underneath to protect the seat. I don't plan on attaching it....just store in in the trunk when parked.
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Lavon, TX | My beadrider cover should be delivered today. Will test it out with a nine hour jaunt over to Sandy Hook, MS for the Memorial Day Biker Party (www.memorialdaybikerparty.com). |
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Akron, Ohio | Well I read this thread and had to try them out. I went to WallyWorld and spent the 10 bucks for the beaded seat cover. Brought it home and cut the tang off that goes to the head rest for a car seat. Retied the last row of beads and tried it out today. I must say that I am impressed. I did not think I would like it at all. Instead the air circulation is awsome!! It truely is like AC for the butt. These are now a must have for trips for me. For now I will use the cheap version, then when the time comes, I will not hesitate to purchase the nice ones from Beadrider. Thanks to all for the advice and ideas on this site!! |
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Orlando, FL | I must tell you that I cannot have these bead chairs as my Father from India claims I am not old enough and that first I must drive taxi for many days to qualify for bead seat. I told him I have nice turban and speak good time english but he still say no sir, no bead. I am dismissed. |
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New Bohemia, Va | MaddMAx2u - 2011-05-28 8:17 PM
I must tell you that I cannot have these bead chairs as my Father from India claims I am not old enough and that first I must drive taxi for many days to qualify for bead seat. I told him I have nice turban and speak good time english but he still say no sir, no bead. I am dismissed.
all I can is that beauty is in the eye of the butt-holder on this one. I wanted to find black ones or paint these black, but didn't. They are zipped tied on so there is no throwing them in the trunk. Then I figured the only ones who will say something about it is those who polish and don't ride on sunny weekends. I have learned that vanity has a price that cost more than comfort. I will enjoy my ride tomorrow on Rolling Thunder on my cool-A-- bike. |
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Akron, Ohio | MaddMAx2u - 2011-05-28 9:17 PM
I must tell you that I cannot have these bead chairs as my Father from India claims I am not old enough and that first I must drive taxi for many days to qualify for bead seat. I told him I have nice turban and speak good time english but he still say no sir, no bead. I am dismissed.
Don't knock it till you try it. I would have loved to have had these on last years trip. 90*+ in stop and go traffic and sweat running down. The "boys" were really complaining by the end of the day. I really believe these will make a huge difference on long, hot trips. |
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Orlando, FL | handyhiker - 2011-05-28 9:28 PM
MaddMAx2u - 2011-05-28 9:17 PM
I must tell you that I cannot have these bead chairs as my Father from India claims I am not old enough and that first I must drive taxi for many days to qualify for bead seat. I told him I have nice turban and speak good time english but he still say no sir, no bead. I am dismissed.
Don't knock it till you try it. I would have loved to have had these on last years trip. 90*+ in stop and go traffic and sweat running down. The "boys" were really complaining by the end of the day. I really believe these will make a huge difference on long, hot trips.
It was meant to be a joke guys~ Guess ya had to be there so to speak. My apologies~ I have actually tried the beads, they just don't work for my skinny azz. Wish they did! |
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New Bohemia, Va | I'm hooked after 300 miles @ 90+ degrees... |
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | Sounds like a good deal Cap............... |
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Central New York | Just curious, do you notice any improvement in circulation (tingly butt)? I'm one of those 'boney butt' guys. |
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New Bohemia, Va | it's like dozens of tiny hands massaging my boney butt. I found no issues. |
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Lavon, TX | Just returned from my rally - I can testify that these beads are HIGHLY recommended! 1400 miles in total - the return trip alone was 500 miles in 10 hours, with only three stops for fuel and food, in 90+ temps. No need for Monkey Butt powder, no sweaty thighs or heat rash, as the Cap'n said - dozens of tiny hands massaging as you ride... I was very impressed with the difference in comfort level at the end of my trip (cooler and drier). My purchase was the ceramic composite 15x15 UBR (front only) from www.beadrider.com, a tad expensive, but worth it to me. |
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New Bohemia, Va | I think I'll keep my two-tone light wood color, absorbs less heat when I'm not sitting on it. Sorry, what was that, function over form, yeah, I think that's what I said. |
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North Orange County CA | Love the AC, but is it just me, or does anybody else with the beads feel as if they had just made the mistake of spraying their seat with armor-all when they apply the brakes?
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New Bohemia, Va | I've not felt that concern at all with the beads. It might, however, be giving me a slight hint of back pain, but I've not been on a very long trip to find out. The leather seat is still the preferred choice, but it'll be a while, the beads is an affordable solution to a most aggrevating problem, monkey butt.
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Lavon, TX | Yes, I do notice the increased slipperyness of the seating area not only when applying the brake but also when mounting and dismounting my steed...
I would not want to play the "Honey, I'm Home" bike game with the beads in place - as I would most likely slide off during my hurried mounting and exit.
However, I did enjoy having the beads during the 5 hour ride (w/only one stop for food/gas) down to the ROT Rally in near 100deg temps over the weekend. My pants and underwear were DRY at the end of the trip - in previous years, it looked like I'd pee'd myself upon arrival...
Also, I noted that I no longer need to raise my body up out of the seat into a standing position whenever possible (red light, stop sign, stop and go interstate traffic) during long rides. My butt arrives refreshed...
I still plan to eventually purchase the Russel Day Long Saddle, however. I like the its look, and am already taking some ribbing about the ugliness of the beads... |
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New Bohemia, Va | charbin - 2011-06-14 1:25 PM
I still plan to eventually purchase the Russel Day Long Saddle, however. I like the its look, and am already taking some ribbing about the ugliness of the beads...
As I said before, "Beauty is in the eyes of the butt holder..." the day I worry about what other people think about my ride is the day I stop riding.
The Tassleman... |
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Brighton, TN | yes, he with tassles speaks about beads.....
That can be construed so many ways....
however, I may shop for some beads..... |
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New Bohemia, Va | oh, the irony... |
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New York State | I have to say I am becoming bead courious. |
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New Bohemia, Va | It's the darkside of seat comfort. You can spend hundreds of dollars for the "standard" fixes for coolness and comfort for seats, or 12 bucks at Wal-Mart. So you might say, my butt is running the darkside.... |
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San Antonio, TX | charbin - 2011-06-14 1:25 PM
However, I did enjoy having the beads during the 5 hour ride (w/only one stop for food/gas) down to the ROT Rally in near 100deg temps over the weekend.
Sorry I missed you at ROT. I only went on Friday during the day. I was on my Vision with my beads on the seat. Regardless of the beads and the lower wind deflectors....it was hot. Like South Texas hot riding home from ROT!
Ride Safe |
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San Antonio, TX | Riding with the beads on the seat at any temp is much better then riding without them. I was in an air conditioned car the other day and got out and mounted the Vision for the ride home. My butt felt cooler and dry when I got down the road then it did in the car.
Seat Beads work! |
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San Antonio, Texas | Hey, RT Paul, Are you gonna do a write up of your adventures at ROT? |
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San Antonio, TX | Magic,
What happens at ROT stays at ROT.
All in all I had a great time. I bought a few things and got to spend some time riding and doing something other than work.
Naplam had some Victory's to see.
At 140 miles round trip this was my longest ride this year. I am ride deprived....but the heat is brutal this year. Looks like we are going to break the record of 64+ days over 100 degrees.
Lots of vendors and people to watch. One cute young lady was walking around with a very colorful blouse on....oh wait that is just paint from an airbrush. That was all during the day. I left before night fall.
I hear at night a completely different group of excitable creatures come out to play.
I did see some 12 inch Brown Chippewa Ostrich snip toe riding boots that will be mine soon..... Oh yes they will be mine......
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