Love me some Airhawk

David Shapiro · 12-02-2012, 11:50 AM

Finally got an Airhawk seat on my bike, for what is probably the last ride of the season. OMFG, did my ass thank me. That really annoying numb butt feeling that I would get after 45 minutes or so, just never happened. What a relief. Just wish I had put it on years ago.

David

eddyturn · 12-03-2012, 02:05 PM

my ass likes mine as well.

dddd · 12-03-2012, 04:41 PM

well, your ass is thanking you, but have you noticed how your package is, now? no? you'll figure it out in a few more rides !

its because the human body is made to take a bit more pressure in some points while sitting. But airhawk evens everything out. You end up with other kind of pains. You'll know.

I basically still shift a lot, but the stingny pain after 400mi is gone, that I admit. just have to manage the time with and without the airhawk, if you can shove it in a luggage (which you likely have if you deserved an airhawk).

Oh, dont ride in rain with it. Not that it does anything to it, but think about when the sun is back and you remove the rain gear... the seat is still wet.

araspitfire · 12-06-2012, 08:32 AM

I had an AirHawk2, which put pressure on the tackle... I used it after the 2nd fuel stop.. then swapped it out every fuel stop therafter... extended my day enormously.

Now I have an Airhawk R.. this has a center channel with no air-pads... I'm between bikes at present so haven't tried it out yet to see how much it improves, but early next year I'll test it.

Al...

sidetrack one · 12-07-2012, 12:39 AM

Turns a DR into a mega mile eater

PeterW · 12-07-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddd

well, your ass is thanking you, but have you noticed how your package is, now? no? you'll figure it out in a few more rides !

Riding on dirt roads isn't fun either, it's like having someone punching you in the nuts continually - not QUITE hard enough to make you cry - but close.

Of coarse, if that's your thing

you are good on all fronts.

Pete

worwig · 12-07-2012, 06:31 AM

I bought a pair for me and the wife. We both hated them. I guess after a few decades of sitting on hard seats, we didn't like the difference. Luckily we found someone to buy them.

dddd · 12-07-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by araspitfire

Now I have an Airhawk R.. this has a center channel with no air-pads... I'm between bikes at present so haven't tried it out yet to see how much it improves, but early next year I'll test it.

I wonder if I can glue down a couple center cells to emulate that...With a seringe then patching the hole. ah these diy guys...

hugemoth · 12-07-2012, 07:22 PM

The airhawk didn't suit my butt either. I need to be able to shift around in the seat to to put pressure on different areas, the airhawk makes that impossible.

watchmen · 12-07-2012, 10:16 PM

I loved my airhawk when I first got it. It greatly increased my riding capabilities. I had tried the walmart ATV cushion and a sheepskin in the past and neither really suited me. The airhawk made everything all better. It took awhile to get used to in the twisties and long downhill sections. If I was going to do that riding for awhile, I mostly took it off and put it back on when I was done. About half a year ago I got a custom seat made and I haven't used the airhawk since then. I found the custom seat and sheepskin was my favorite combo but it was around 600 dollars. For 100 dollars, I loved my airhawk and recommend it to anyone that isn't wanting to spend the money on a custom seat.

RDT953 · 12-07-2012, 10:23 PM

I use the hawk with the channel down the middle, I experimented a bit with the pressure until I found what worked for me and then I covered it with a custom made sheepskin cover, bliss. I can ride for hours with this arrangement.

Flashdog · 12-08-2012, 09:12 AM

I've had two Airharks now. They are worth every dime to me.

AMSBIKER · 12-08-2012, 10:27 AM

Ditto for me, I only use it on long rides thou. Takes a bit of fiddling about to get it right. Main error is to have too much air in it.

AB

buls4evr · 12-09-2012, 05:55 AM

Grossly ugly but pretty effective IMO. Who cares how ugly they really are on a WeeStrom anyway?Take them off when you wash the bike. They trap water underneath like mad.

Blindstitch · 12-09-2012, 09:08 PM

I used the Airhawk for the test period and then returned it. On my Cx650 Custom it only extended the riding pleasure by maybe 30 minutes and then there was no more.

I eventually bought a Gl650I Silverwing and used the airhawk for a week and found that I didn't need it. But since I took a train to pick up the bike and a 1000 mile ride home I used it since I didn't have a place to put it. The airhawk worked fine. Seemed like that whole trip I got caught in the rain. The good thing about the airhawk is you don't really get a wet behind. Water might pool up under you but you're not in contact. If the rain clears just wipe the seat down and keep going. Everything will air dry.

It is a great product for those who need it. And the Air Hawk R might even be a better model with the extra room and no pressure on the package.

12-02-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
David Shapiro ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Oddometer: 239	Love me some Airhawk Finally got an Airhawk seat on my bike, for what is probably the last ride of the season. OMFG, did my ass thank me. That really annoying numb butt feeling that I would get after 45 minutes or so, just never happened. What a relief. Just wish I had put it on years ago. David

12-03-2012, 02:05 PM	#2
eddyturn Wannabe Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Hesperus, CO Oddometer: 1,003	my ass likes mine as well. __________________ All things being equal... fat people use more soap

12-07-2012, 12:39 AM	#5
sidetrack one Boss STAG Joined: Jul 2006 Location: hole shaven area Oddometer: 3,830	Turns a DR into a mega mile eater __________________ I live more in 5 minutes on my motorcycle than some people live in a lifetime............... 52 factorial... WARNING Do not open link if big numbers and concepts scare you!

12-07-2012, 06:31 AM	#7
worwig Lost in Georgia Joined: Nov 2009 Oddometer: 568	I bought a pair for me and the wife. We both hated them. I guess after a few decades of sitting on hard seats, we didn't like the difference. Luckily we found someone to buy them. __________________ Schematics, software and other 'stuff': http://ftp.pwp.att.net/w/a/wayneorwig

12-07-2012, 10:16 PM	#10
watchmen Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Oddometer: 187	I loved my airhawk when I first got it. It greatly increased my riding capabilities. I had tried the walmart ATV cushion and a sheepskin in the past and neither really suited me. The airhawk made everything all better. It took awhile to get used to in the twisties and long downhill sections. If I was going to do that riding for awhile, I mostly took it off and put it back on when I was done. About half a year ago I got a custom seat made and I haven't used the airhawk since then. I found the custom seat and sheepskin was my favorite combo but it was around 600 dollars. For 100 dollars, I loved my airhawk and recommend it to anyone that isn't wanting to spend the money on a custom seat. __________________ 2000 R1150GS 1994 DR350R 1978 XL125

12-03-2012, 04:41 PM	#3
dddd Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal, Canada Oddometer: 218	well, your ass is thanking you, but have you noticed how your package is, now? no? you'll figure it out in a few more rides ! its because the human body is made to take a bit more pressure in some points while sitting. But airhawk evens everything out. You end up with other kind of pains. You'll know. I basically still shift a lot, but the stingny pain after 400mi is gone, that I admit. just have to manage the time with and without the airhawk, if you can shove it in a luggage (which you likely have if you deserved an airhawk). Oh, dont ride in rain with it. Not that it does anything to it, but think about when the sun is back and you remove the rain gear... the seat is still wet.

12-06-2012, 08:32 AM	#4
araspitfire Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Voorburg, The Netherlands Oddometer: 377	I had an AirHawk2, which put pressure on the tackle... I used it after the 2nd fuel stop.. then swapped it out every fuel stop therafter... extended my day enormously. Now I have an Airhawk R.. this has a center channel with no air-pads... I'm between bikes at present so haven't tried it out yet to see how much it improves, but early next year I'll test it. Al...

12-07-2012, 07:22 PM	#9
hugemoth Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon summer, Snowbird in winter Oddometer: 2,103	The airhawk didn't suit my butt either. I need to be able to shift around in the seat to to put pressure on different areas, the airhawk makes that impossible.

12-07-2012, 10:23 PM	#11
RDT953 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Kobe Japan Oddometer: 98	Mix and Match I use the hawk with the channel down the middle, I experimented a bit with the pressure until I found what worked for me and then I covered it with a custom made sheepskin cover, bliss. I can ride for hours with this arrangement. __________________ I'm lost, I've gone to look for myself, if I should return before I get back, have me wait.

12-08-2012, 09:12 AM	#12
Flashdog Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: NW in the Great Flat Sandy Oddometer: 132	I've had two Airharks now. They are worth every dime to me.

12-08-2012, 10:27 AM	#13
AMSBIKER Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: UK Oddometer: 63	Ditto for me, I only use it on long rides thou. Takes a bit of fiddling about to get it right. Main error is to have too much air in it. AB

12-09-2012, 05:55 AM	#14
buls4evr No Marks.... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Michissippi & Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 1,647	Grossly ugly but pretty effective IMO. Who cares how ugly they really are on a WeeStrom anyway?Take them off when you wash the bike. They trap water underneath like mad.

12-09-2012, 09:08 PM	#15
Blindstitch Supertanker Captain Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Greenfield, Wisconsin Oddometer: 10	I used the Airhawk for the test period and then returned it. On my Cx650 Custom it only extended the riding pleasure by maybe 30 minutes and then there was no more. I eventually bought a Gl650I Silverwing and used the airhawk for a week and found that I didn't need it. But since I took a train to pick up the bike and a 1000 mile ride home I used it since I didn't have a place to put it. The airhawk worked fine. Seemed like that whole trip I got caught in the rain. The good thing about the airhawk is you don't really get a wet behind. Water might pool up under you but you're not in contact. If the rain clears just wipe the seat down and keep going. Everything will air dry. It is a great product for those who need it. And the Air Hawk R might even be a better model with the extra room and no pressure on the package. __________________ 1968 Honda CT90 Trail-Yellow Monster project 1979 Honda CX500 Supertanker 72,000 miles and growing. 1983 Honda CX650 Custom Gaseater 19,000 miles. ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.

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