August 17th, 2013, 06:05 PM | #1 |
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Long distance ride: need HELP
So my boyfriend, Oblivion007, and I are heading back to our home town on a motorcycle. It's about a 12 hour drive and I will be his passenger. Any tips on preserving my butt? We will be stopping every hour to take a break from sitting on the motorcycle, but I know that I'll probably be bruised from the tiny seat. We don't have much money so this is pretty much the only way to get home. Tips on staying as comfortable as possible? Or something that will soften the seat so that I won't die? Thank you.
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August 17th, 2013, 06:31 PM | #2 |
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Get a foam seat pad and fasten it well to the tail.
You legs might get cramped from the peg position depending on your height. Not sure how to fix that...
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August 17th, 2013, 06:38 PM | #3 |
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Take greyhound instead. Only semi-kidding.
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August 17th, 2013, 06:53 PM | #4 |
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Best bet is go to wall-mart and get some kind of padding you can strap to the seat
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August 17th, 2013, 07:11 PM | #5 |
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Yea it will look stupid but tie down some thick foam to the seat.
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August 17th, 2013, 07:54 PM | #6 |
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get a richer boyfriend
stops would be the best way on a budget, it'll be a long 12 hour drive though for the both of you. why not split it into two days, bring a tent. stop along the way, hike around, take pictures. i see your in texas, go shoot stuff. |
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August 17th, 2013, 08:02 PM | #7 |
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padding and some tunes.... Best i can come up with.... Good luck!!
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August 17th, 2013, 08:10 PM | #8 |
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As long as you're taking breaks every hour or two, I think you're going to be fine.
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August 17th, 2013, 08:21 PM | #9 |
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August 18th, 2013, 07:46 AM | #10 |
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Alex has it right.
Every 2 hours is good...but the more you get off and walk a bit...the easier it will be. I did this many times and the difference when you stop often is incredible. |
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August 19th, 2013, 12:21 AM | #11 |
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August 20th, 2013, 10:00 AM | #12 |
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Since we are leaving tomorrow I wouldn't be able to get the leather seat pad, although the rest of these suggestions sound great! Thank you. Hmm, I did not consider that staying awake would be something I'd have to worry about. It's day time though when we'll be traveling, so I'm more worried about the heat. Plus Oblivion007 said he'd tie me to him if I wanted to sleep. :P
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August 20th, 2013, 10:12 AM | #13 |
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As others suggested, stop @ every 2 hours or so and get off and walk around. Relax while seating and move around a bit ocassionally so that you are not locked into the same position all the time. Enjoy the scenery and the adventure!
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August 20th, 2013, 01:22 PM | #14 | |
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August 20th, 2013, 03:42 PM | #15 |
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Padded bicycle shorts.
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August 20th, 2013, 05:37 PM | #16 |
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Embrace the pain.
Good luck!
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August 22nd, 2013, 05:52 PM | #17 | |
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Dang, that sounds like an amazing idea/product. My favorite response haha. So we got back in town this morning around 2am. Riding in the night was scary but riding near the car with awesome headlights made me feel much better. Real bumpy, ass hurts but coming home to the 650 is kind of cool. Nice and comfy seat in comparison and rides well. Last futzed with by oblivion007; August 22nd, 2013 at 05:55 PM. Reason: e:\ forgot to report on the ride. |
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