5. PriceFinally, as when making any purchasing decision, consider the value for money offered. If you’re an occasional rider who goes mainly on short rides, one of the more affordable options will likely be sufficient for your needs. If you’ll be using it regularly, it might be worth investing a little more for a higher-quality product
Why you should Use a Motorcycle Seat Cushion?
1. Reduce Pain
Motorcycle cushions are designed to make riding more comfortable. One of the ways they do this is by providing a supportive layer of air or gel between your seat and your body’s pressure points, including the tailbone and pelvis. This reduce bone aches and pains, and can make a huge difference to how much you enjoy riding.
2. Increases circulation
Another benefit of using a motorcycle cushion is that they can help increase your circulation. Blocked circulation can cause numbness or a hot sensation in your butt- a motorcycle seat pad made from sheepskin or with a ventilated mesh cover can help relieve this.
3. Keeps you cool
Following on from the above, a temperature-regulating seat pad, or a gel one that can be pre-cooled prior to riding, can help to keep you cool in hot weather. This reduce perspiration, and the risk of heat rash and skin irritation.
4. Enables your ride for longer
One of the positive effects of your being more comfortable whilst riding is that you’ll be able and willing to ride for longer. This is particularly advantageous if you have a long trip coming up, or are thinking of planning one.
Different Types of Motorcycle seat cushion?
1. AIR
inflatable air cushions are one of the best types of motorcycle seat pads for reducing butt ache, pain and inflammation. They do this by placing a protective layer of air between the seat and your pressure points, which provides support. Air pads are blown up and then deflated until perfect firmness is reached-- usually just off the seat--meaning they add very little height to your seat.
2. Gel
Gel pads consist of a layer of gel, either alone or in combination with foam, which provides a protective buffer between your seat and bones. They are popular due to their squishy yet supportive feel, as they mold to your body. Gel pads can also be heated or cooled prior to riding, helping to control your temperature.
3. Foam
Motorcycle seat foam pads are more like traditional cushions. Although they can and do increase riding comfort, they are generally considered less successful at this than gel or air pads. They are also usually thicker than other types of pads, which maybe good or bad depending on weather you want to extra height. A more comfortable type of foam is memory foam, which confirms to your body.
4. Sheepskin
The huge benefit of sheepskin pads is that they naturally regulate temperature. Sheepskin is one of the most effective materials at keeping you cool in hot weather, and warm in cold weather. If overheating, sweating and rashes are your problem, a sheepskin seat cover is likely to be your best solution. They don’t usually contain much padding, so are not the best choice if you’re trying to relieve pain.
How Do i choose the right seat pads sizes?
Most motorcycle seat pads specify what types of motorcycles they are designed to fit, as well as giving you the exact measurements of the pad, so you can check these directly against your motorcycle seat. If you are still not sure, have a look at the reviews to see if previous owners have fitted the pad successfully to your model of bike.
Will a motorcycle seat pad make me sit higher in the seat?
A motorcycle seat pad will make you sit slightly higher than your seat. But only slightly, as most pads are designed to add as little height as possible. Exactly how much extra height you get will depend on what type of pad you buy. Generally Speaking, foam pads add more height by a maximum of 1/2 inch, when at ideal inflation.