Airhawk, Or Saddlemen Seat Cushion?

I use a 'Wild Ass' which is similar to the 'Air hawk' and given your choice, it would be the air cushion every time. I had my coccyx removed due to constant pain and the Sacrum is still tender. The air cushion has made touring enjoyable again. Andy

 

Yup, I’ve got, and use an air hawk occasionally on long rides. Excellent comfort - bit weird sensation when initially using it, but it certainly adds a level of comfort. Found I used it more when I had my Multistrada, as there was always something about the seat on that, that used to make me uncomfortable after a few hours in the saddle...

 

Airhawk is very comfy, if the right size for the motorcycle saddle. I dont like them once on twisty roads though.

 

I have a Airhawk seat, which I didnt really like last year because the air cells were pushing my nuts up which wasn't very comfortable lol

anyway I gave it another chance when I went for a 4 days ride. This time I adjusted the position to make it work better and man it was nice, barely any pain after a long day on the saddle (my butt would cry on the stock saddle after the same amount of time).

It makes you sit a bit higher so its a bit surprising at first, and also absorb all the vibrations of the engine. no more shaking butt and nuts .

very happy of it finally

 

I have an Airhawk and it's brilliant. The key is to find the right position and the correct level of inflation. Getting it right takes a bit of patience, but will worth the effort. Use it on the scoot, had it on my Hyper and will certainly use it on the Scrambler. Well worth it.

 

Have had an Airhawk on the ST for years, does make a difference.

As mentioned previously , weird initially, felt like I had a rear puncture or very under inflated tyres.

 

I've got neither, but have used other versions over the years - however, as mentioned by @efixe, take care initially when you put your foot down, because you will notice immediately that the floor is further away because you're sitting higher..!

 

Used a few airhawks & stadium cushion cheap lark. Now use airhawk 2 the upgraded version. You can vary the amount of cushioning unlike a gel/foamed seat option. So that its stiffer or more bouncy et cetra.

 

I bought an Airhawk 2 small Pillion cushion initially for my little Ducati 175TS single, as I was going to ride it in this year's Moto Giro d'Italia till bloody COVID reared its ugly head .

The little bike has pretty crude 1950s suspension and the 'knifeblade' saddle was going to cause me problems, so after much research I plumped for the Airhawk as people who had used it and others, seemed to think that it was better.

I can absolutely vouch for the manufacturer's claim that it will at least double your comfortable milage. The key is NOT to over inflate it, even the instructions warn against it. You should have just enough air in it so that you can just about feel the seat itself. It is literally just a couple of gentle puffs in my case. Too much and as others have mentioned, you'll feel like your sat on an inflatable camp bed, wobbling around.

I now fit it to my 900ss Carby whenever I'm riding that more than 50 miles or so and don't have any issues at all, it's brilliant. No, you can't slide around the saddle like Rossie with haemaroids, but if you need to do that on the road then you should probably be on a track before you kill someone.

Getting the correct size too is key. The Small Pillion is a perfect fit for the 900ss and my 600 Monster with the Ducati 'Comfort' seat. The larger models are really for big Harley's etc., so check the dimensions carefully before you buy as they aren't particularly cheap.

 

Had both very good but for me Dan Medica gel seat pad better. Little difference in seat height. Regular Calais to Provence, 1000km days, 640 miles, 10/12 hour riding. On my bumpy old Multistrada 1000, previously on the Triumph. Given as a gift. Supplies the NHS burns units with gel beds and geriatric long term pressure sore problems. Were available in 2 sizes. Not cheap but a pleasure for my tender old nether regions. Think still in business.

 

+ for Airhawk being comfortable, raises seat height a fraction, initial weird feeling (esp. if over inflated), can't slide around on the saddle (bum up - move - bum down) and worth taking off for the twisties.

I purchased my Airawk cushion because I couldn't stand the standard seat on the 2013 Multi 1200, so much so I had to have it delivered down to Cornwall so I could ride the 300 miles home. I used it a few weeks later for 3,000 mile tour down to Italy. A bit of pain on tour as I removed the Airhawk every night when not in secured parking. I ended up getting a Sargent seat which was all day comfortable.

I did use the Airhawk on my 2015 Multi 1200 with the standard seat but quickly purchased a Ducat/Touratech Comfort seat. I did take the Airhawk with me on the 2018 European Multistrada Meeting (EMM) in the French Alps but didn't feel the need to use it.

Thanks to this thread, I've just fitted the Airhawk as I've been getting a sore arse on some long rides recently. I'm now looking forward to reacquainting myself with the comfort and foibles of an Airhawk cushion

 

Good point about removing air hawk when your leaving the bike. Good friend of mine stayed with me in Provence. Parked up in Vaison la Romaine for lunch. Came back neatly cut straps and no seat. Not impressed he's 6 ft 5 and used the seat for comfort and leg room. GS rider 1200 adv. easy to nick a real down side. He wrote to airhawk and suggested cut proof straps like some top end backpacks.

 

There is no need to cut the straps, just slide the strap clip off the loop on the cushion cover, if you're lucky it might've possible to pull the straps out from under the seat. If you just need a new cushion, simply unzip the cover and slide the cushion out.

 

Even easier to steal. Quick slash or slower fiddling with the buckle. Great product but too easy to steal what is an expensive item. Must be some way to quick detach and refit after storing in pannier or carry in a backpack. Could leave you miles from home without a comfy botty. That is a real plain in the a*se.

 

With simple tools the gel-comfort seat such-n-such has brought could be stolen too. I heard this stupid arguement on therevcounter a longtime ago. Tools are required & most people aren't wondering around with them because most people are not criminals in the uk.

 

In France was my experience on this occasion. Most people are not thieves, true but a lot are opportunists. This item can be stolen without tools it seems although my friends was neatly cut at the strap. Many people carry small sharp knives in France, cultural difference. France is still the number one destination for tourers, maybe not this year!
We know bikes and accessories get stolen. Leave your bike with the key in and an extra large helmet hanging on the handlebars. Opportunist might just take the chance. Have an expensive extra on the seat that can be removed without tools or just a small knife might just take the chance. Just be careful was my point. I never leave my sat nav on the bike same reason.
I like the positive most people are not thieves, unfortunately too many are.