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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: spotcw on June 22, 2011, 06:02:44 PM

Title: gel seat pad
Post by: spotcw on June 22, 2011, 06:02:44 PM

I'm needing to add a gel seat pad to my 08 connie for a more comfy commute. Can anybody recommend where to buy and what size for my stock seat?

Title: Re: gel seat pad
Post by: maxtog on June 22, 2011, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: spotcw on June 22, 2011, 06:02:44 PM

I'm needing to add a gel seat pad to my 08 connie for a more comfy commute. Can anybody recommend where to buy and what size for my stock seat?

I would recommend against gel pads.  They get EXTREMELY hot or EXTREMELY cold depending on the weather.  A quality foam will work much better.  Others might disagree with my experience/opinion, however.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=569)

Title: Re: gel seat pad
Post by: rar on June 23, 2011, 10:26:49 AM

+1  I just added the butt buffer gel.  They carved out the seat and and inserted the gel.  I had them change the angle so I was not pushing forward as much which was good but I had no idea how it stored heat.  On a hot sunny day the gel really soaks up the heat. After riding for an hour it is still cooking the family jewels. 

Title: Re: gel seat pad
Post by: 556ALPHA on June 23, 2011, 10:34:54 AM

I have a automotive seat cushion that I bought at Walmart.  Guys on the Goldwing forum swear by it.  It has a cover over a waffle patter and fits nicely on the C14.  Cost was about 20.00 and well worth it.  But I would probably use that money twd the purchase on an Airhawk if it were me.