Air hawk opinions needed

[maddjack]

This is for the Speed triple,I tried beads ,there is just not enough padding on that seat for those to work,its hard as a rock already.Aftermarket,very little avalable and to be truthful on a 6 year old machine I really don't want to drop $350 to $500 on a seat,a pad can go with me at sale time.So after reading a few reviews of airhawk ,I wondered if any fellow STNers have tried one and what you think of it.My plan is to use my sheepskin on top of the airhawk.I can get the Airhawk that fits my seat(small one ) for $125 total price with AMA discounts

[Tony T]

The airhawk is well worth it IMHO. I have loaned mine out 3 times already, one rider had a gel pad, one had a corbin, and one had a sheepskin cover. All three ordered their own airhawk the day they got back home. I have spent many long days in the saddle, sitting on the airhawk and as long as it was properly adjusted I never had any pain. (Long days consisting of IBA rides; BB1500, BBG1500, SS2000, ect. )

The only things to be aware of with an airhawk is; 1- It raises your seat height by about 1 inch. (Helps with the knee's.)  2 - It feels "squishy" at first. Hard to describe but you have more side to side movement with it. That is something that will take you about a day to get used to, then you don't notice it. 3 - It's very important to follow the directions on how to adjust it, otherwise it's not effective. (You fill it up fully, sit on it, then reach back and undo the valve and let air out slowly until your ass just starts touching the oem seat.)

Hope that helps.  

[nickybcareful]

Hi maddjack,

With out a doubt, get it.  Dollar for dollar, it's the best purchase I've made for my bike.  I ended up riding straight through from ESTN to Toledo, OH - 12 hours, 600 miles.  No discomfort what so ever.  I don't tether mine, just lay it on the seat.  That way you can easily put it on and take it off (it has a grippy/rubbery underside), like for short rides, etc.  I don't think you need the sheepskin at all if you get one.

One thing that I have found to be very important - put very little air in it.  It should be almost flat to the point you can begin to feel the seat underneath.  Otherwise, it's like sitting on a giant marshmallow, and you 'boys' won't like that - if you know what I mean!

[Norwegian Blue]

I've had very good experiences with mine, too.

On my roadster, I found my butt began to get twitchy after about 200 miles. 300 miles and things got quite uncomfortable. Over 400 miles and I would have to stop pretty often.

I'm like you -- didn't want to spend the money on an aftermarket seat especially since there's no guarantee it would be much better than the stocker.

Now I can do 500 mile days without any significant discomfort -- on my butt, at least.

As has already been said, just be sure to follow the adjustment instructions closely -- inflate it, sit on it, reach around and let the air out until you can just barely feel the seat with your seat.

[Jesse]

Jack,

I have one and really like it, I've done a few 500 mile days on the sv and that would unthinkable without the airhawk, the stock seat is murder for me after about an hour. Minimal inflation is the key as others have mentioned. Having said that, it's obvious from how often they appear for sale on the boards that it's not for everyone (the cost of entry is low so I suspect people also pick them up to try out and then unload them afterwards).  I'm in Westmoreland county and you're welcome to borrow mine to see if it works for you.  We could meet up or I could mail it to you.

Jesse

[1KPerDay]

I loved my airhawk... lasted about 3 years before it popped. You may want to look at this...

http://www.burgmanusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=24132

it won a comparo in motorcycle consumer news hands down against the airhawk.

[stealth1]

I loved my airhawk... lasted about 3 years before it popped. You may want to look at this...

http://www.burgmanusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=24132

it won a comparo in motorcycle consumer news hands down against the airhawk.

I read in another forum that airhawk repairs or replaces free if you develop a leak.

[Diablo Rojo]

I need to look into one of these.  I fell off a truck loading my bike and fractured my Coccyx.    Its a ...uh.. real pain in the azz to sit on my bike.  

[GeorgiaRider]

Love my airhawk.  As said before, you don't need to put a lot of air in it to get the effect.  I can't even tell mine is there any more it's so comfortable.  It will raise you up a little.  

[Diablo Rojo]

http://www.burgmanusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=24132

it won a comparo in motorcycle consumer news hands down against the airhawk.

Anybody field tested one of these?

[Tony T]

Anybody field tested one of these?

It looks to be pretty much the same thing as an airhawk, but with a V cut in front for the boys. Same price range too.  

[K Rider]

Anybody field tested one of these?

Yes, I have the freedom air cushion. It definitely helps. I'm riding an 04' BMW GT with a Sargent Saddle.

Several years ago I tried an Airhawk cushion with my 95' K 1100lt and ending up returning the cushion after a 30 day trial. (I was using the 'Old Style" Air Hawk. Don't know how that compares to the new)

For me, the Freedom Air Cushion works better. No pressure on my nad's   due to the shape of the cushion. I purchased mine from Derby Cycles and I believe they have it listed under Star Cushion.

John B.

[maddjack]

 A big thank you and     This is exactly the type of info I was looking  

[Diablo Rojo]

Yes, I have the freedom air cushion. It definitely helps. I'm riding an 04' BMW GT with a Sargent Saddle.

Several years ago I tried an Airhawk cushion with my 95' K 1100lt and ending up returning the cushion after a 30 day trial. (I was using the 'Old Style" Air Hawk. Don't know how that compares to the new)

For me, the Freedom Air Cushion works better. No pressure on my nad's   due to the shape of the cushion. I purchased mine from Derby Cycles and I believe they have it listed under Star Cushion.

John B.

Thanks!