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| This is not my idea one of the guys was doing something like this to his hammer. He was going to some insulated material on the bottom of his seat to keep monkey butt away. So I was putting a new car tire on my vision and as I looked up I could see on each side of the frame my seat. Yes I can see now how our ass get hot. So I decided to pull the seat and yes there is a lot of opening for heat. I didn't have anything to prevent the heat for now so I grab a couple of grocery bags and spread them over the opening and went for test ride on my new car tire. Up to the city's and back home a good 60 miles in stop and go. It was 87 on the temp gauge on the bike and after I moved the temp sensor some weeks back my temp gauges is with in one degree of reading right according to my smart phone app. My ass was warm but not like before. Now I saw a car sitting with one of those reflective shields to keep the sun out so I'm getting one and glue it to the bottom of the seat. The bottom line is any thing that can get rid of monkey butt is better then nothing.
Edited by john frey 2011-08-06 1:09 PM
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New Bohemia, Va | beads |
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Iron Butt
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | A scrap piece of foil backed pink fibreglass insulation, cut and speed taped shut on the edges. |
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, WI | I tried this. Didn't work as well as I hoped. 
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New Bohemia, Va | beads |
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, WI | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-08-06 8:35 PM
beads
Tried them and hated them. Felt like I was sitting on marbles.
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New Bohemia, Va | yeah, I'll agree when I wear my speedos when I ride, wearing jeans it ain't so bad, but keeping the butt cool is what I'm after. I'm hoping to get the leather seat sometime, that'll make the difference for me.
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Iowa | I have used the Alaskan Leather sheepskin on both bikes and it does a good job keeping the monkey butt away. |
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Akron Ohio area | Go Comando!
Rain wet or sweaty wet underwear is the main cause of Monkey Butt. |
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Cruiser
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Chino Valley, AZ | Monkey Butt Powder works pretty good. |
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Central New York | Tried the beads for about 500 miles. Just don't like them, after about the first 15 minutes of the ride I think I could count the beads through the jeans. Also, believe it or not, I could feel the extra half inch of lift when standing at a stop. I guess if everyone liked them the would come as standard equipment. Anyway, nothing tried-nothing gained. |
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | I've got a sheepskin I use when I'm travelling to known hot areas like Eastern Washington, Idaho desert, Montana, etc. it works great otherwise they wouldn't use sheepskin as cushion covers on flight deck seats (can't say cockpit anymore, it might upset the stewardesses, and if you need to cut a wire, it's bring me the diagonal cutters 'cause ya can't say dikes anymore) in airliners and most transit companies on drivers seats, I though you were having heat issues puttin' around in city traffic that's why I suggested the foiled insulation. |
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| ClearVision - 2011-08-06 8:32 PM
I have used the Alaskan Leather sheepskin on both bikes and it does a good job keeping the monkey butt away.
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Northeast Ohio | RustyNails - 2011-08-06 10:21 PM
Monkey Butt Powder works pretty good.
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Chattanooga, TN | +1 on the sheepskin. I did an Iron Butt Ride to Florida and back. They do not prohibit sheepskin, and it worked like a charm. I wouldn't have made it in the heat with the time restrictions if I had done it any other way. |
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San Antonio, TX | Good thread guys. I've been trying to figure out how to make my seat better for long rides. I live in Killeen, Texas. My wife and I just did a ride to San Antonio and back last week (140 miles each way). With it being between 100 and 110 ambient, the seat gets rediculously hot and very uncomfortable. I was thinking about the beads, then found (and am considering) Corbin's leather seat. Now I'm wondering, where do you find the Alaskan leather sheepskin? I'd like to try something cheap before forking out the money for the Corbin. |
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Akron Ohio area | http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/StoreFront |
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Northern NJ | Sheepskin! |
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McHenry, IL | While "on tour", I wear bicycle shorts under my jeans. The material is designed to wick moisture away from you and keep your skin dry. |
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san antonio, tx | Just rode from Denver to San Antonio a couple of weeks ago. Stretched it into a 2000+ mile ride. I swear by the Underarmour thigh length shorts, they make a huge difference. I wore those the entire trip (two pairs, actually. They dry very fast so you can just wash em in the motel and they are perfectly dry in no time.
I also bought a sheepskin cover here http://www.overland.com/ . I was just getting in to Taos when I saw the store. I went in and they took me right to a whole pile of smaller whole skins. The guy that was helping me (Chuck or Chris, if I remember right) grabbed a stack of different colored ones and came out to the parking lot with me. We tried a bunch of them until we found a color that I liked, and a size that was almost perfect for the Vision.
Between the two of them, I had absolutely no discomfort the entire trip. That included the 2 days of 100+ degree heat in New Mexico and Texas.
I looked on the Overland website and couldn't find anything specific for motorcycles but if you call, I'm sure they can help out. If you ask Chuck about the guy on the futuristic retro looking motorcycle with the electronic cigarette, he might even remember. |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | cchristo - 2011-08-11 9:04 AM
I also bought a sheepskin cover here http://www.overland.com/ . I was just getting in to Taos when I saw the store. I went in and they took me right to a whole pile of smaller whole skins. The guy that was helping me (Chuck or Chris, if I remember right) grabbed a stack of different colored ones and came out to the parking lot with me. We tried a bunch of them until we found a color that I liked, and a size that was almost perfect for the Vision.
Chris, good info. How much did it cost? Just looking for a reference point for when I go shopping for one.
On my recent run from MA to AZ I hit temps from 104 - 110 and would use a bead seat in the afternoon. My "undercarriage" immediately felt cooler but the beads weren't very comfy. Always looking for a better alternative.
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Arizona | I'd suggest using an airhawk original or airhawk2. I also believe they came out with another model. But, they keep you off the saddle and also allows air to flow around the cell chambers. I ride here in AZ and it helps me quite a bit. Not to mention much more comfortable than the stock saddle period IMOP.
The best and cheapest underwear I've found for moisture wicking can be found at Target. They sell Champion for a good price, comfortable, doesn't stretch out, and more importantly keeps the moisture off of the skin. Frank and Beans have never been happier. |
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san antonio, tx | Jedi Jeff - 2011-08-11 9:14 AM
cchristo - 2011-08-11 9:04 AM
I also bought a sheepskin cover here http://www.overland.com/ . I was just getting in to Taos when I saw the
Chris, good info. How much did it cost? Just looking for a reference point for when I go shopping for one.
On my recent run from MA to AZ I hit temps from 104 - 110 and would use a bead seat in the afternoon. My "undercarriage" immediately felt cooler but the beads weren't very comfy. Always looking for a better alternative.
I think it was about 80 bucks or so. Worth every penny. I found the page on their website. http://www.overland.com/Products/RugsCarSeatCovers-1156/RugsCowhide... I bought the single pelt sheepskin with medium length wool. They are long enough to tuck in to the back of the passenger seat, drape over and in to the drivers seat and comes right up to the gas tank. I cut a little slit for the backrest. It covers the entire passenger seat and everything except where my legs hit the seat when I'm at a stop.
The long version just looked too scruffy for my taste and the tightly clipped one, well, I thought it looked good but wasn't sure it was going to work as well as the medium.
I've tried the beads in my truck but my bony butt does not like em.
Edited by cchristo 2011-08-11 8:31 PM
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san antonio, tx | craigar - 2011-08-11 1:08 PM
The best and cheapest underwear I've found for moisture wicking can be found at Target. They sell Champion for a good price, comfortable, doesn't stretch out, and more importantly keeps the moisture off of the skin. Frank and Beans have never been happier.
I've never tried their shorts, but I bought several of the Champion moisture wicking long sleeve shirts and I absolutely love em for riding. Much cheaper than UnderArmour, and probably as effective too. |
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Arizona | cchristo - 2011-08-11 6:15 PM
craigar - 2011-08-11 1:08 PM
I've never tried their shorts, but I bought several of the Champion moisture wicking long sleeve shirts and I absolutely love em for riding. Much cheaper than UnderArmour, and probably as effective too.
Yes sir, I've purchased a few of those also. Best bang for the buck! I just hope Target doesn't catch on. |
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