Posted by Rob Forrest on June 16, 2002 at 03:02:40:
In Reply to: aftermarket seat or pad? posted by Tom Y on April 22, 2002 at 22:59:04:
The best answer is to raise the front of your seat about 7/8" with a piece of high density foam . It change my whole feeling about the bike ,I got rid of the gel pad , who needs it. If you want I will send you a piece, all your have to do is drill 2 holes through the foam and put longer bolts though the metal tab that holds the front of your seat. What happens is it changes the angle of the back of the seat and it doesn't push on the base of your spine. It also has some give to it and it makes for a great ride. Beleive me I was hit with a Fork truck and layed on my back for a year. This fix make the seat very nice. Do not buy another seat the one you have is fine. I have enough of this stuff to do 50 bikes, I will send it to you for free. If it works send me the postage. Oh you need to buy 2 longer bolts and two self locking nuts, buy stainless. Let me know if you want a piece , the reason I'm giving it away is that it works so great I have to share.