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« Reply #2490 on: June 24, 2018, 09:42:15 AM »

Yeah, cos I really need yet another vehicle Smiley
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« Reply #2491 on: June 24, 2018, 02:07:10 PM »

I know of a few persons who uses bicycle shorts under the normal pants on longer trips. The shorts are so long that the seams don't rub between the thighs and the edge of the saddle, and they have a gel diaper built in to soften it for the danglies Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2492 on: June 24, 2018, 03:09:31 PM »

Blooming latex shorts next Andy ? Ooh er missus Shocked
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« Reply #2493 on: June 24, 2018, 06:04:32 PM »

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I did tickle the carbs when the bike stalled in traffic in Guildford, (it was properly gridlocked over there with no room to even manouvre through on a bike). They took a couple of squirts to fill the floatbowls, which is why I suspect evaporation or muck in the fuel lines. Seperate feeds to each carb though, so at least one should run O.K
Mr Slam & I have discussed the merits of gel seats before. I thought the springs would be enough, but obviously not. If I can resist the urge to beat the bike to death with a hammer, I think I might have to get the seat re-upholstered, (again), with gel instead of foam.

How about borrowing one of those gel covers that fits on top of the original saddle and is held down with straps to see how comfy it is.
If that does the biz, you can keep your nice original cool looking saddle as is, use the gel pad for longer rides (which can then be removed when you’re parked up), and leave the pad at home when you’re doing shorter rides.

http://www.motorcyclegelpad.co.uk/classic__vintage_saddle_gel_pad.html

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If you’re feeling that way inclined, you could always go for padded gel shorts the bicyclists use that fellow Monkey's have mentioned............. but you may have to learn to swagger a bit more when walking.....  Undecided
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« Reply #2494 on: June 24, 2018, 09:36:16 PM »

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« Reply #2495 on: June 27, 2018, 08:30:04 PM »

 It looks the part Andy i am sure you will iron out the teething troubles and learn to love it a bit more as you get some miles on it.
 
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« Reply #2496 on: June 27, 2018, 10:01:17 PM »

You could try my gel pad off the trike but I'm fairly sure it would be too wide.
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« Reply #2497 on: June 27, 2018, 11:13:50 PM »

Thanks. I keep meaning to phone the upholsterers & ask if they've worked on any gel seats. I don't know if it comes as a sort of sealed bag that you can't alter, or if it's actually a gel that you could cut to shape.
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« Reply #2498 on: June 28, 2018, 04:06:07 AM »

You can buy it in sheet form and cut it to shape. It comes in various thicknesses, or you could buy a detachable one to see if it helps before messing around with the seat (again).

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« Reply #2499 on: June 28, 2018, 07:22:38 AM »

But you can't powder coat it ? Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2500 on: June 28, 2018, 04:45:49 PM »

I saw a bantam trials bike with a seat made from a speedo swimming float cut to shape covered in leather after sanded edge profile, ok stood up much of the time but it was surprisingly supple probably more cushioning effect than your saddle, they are £5-£10 any ports shop/
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« Reply #2501 on: June 28, 2018, 09:31:26 PM »

For a fiver that'd be worth trying I guess. Need to do something or I won't be travelling far on it. I'd like to take it to the Detonators car club bbq in South London in a couple of weeks, but that means a trip right around the bottom of the M25.
The carb heat insulators & new fuel filters arrived today. I need to fit longer mounting studs now, but was so hot & tired by the time I got home from work I just didn't have the energy to do it today.
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« Reply #2502 on: June 28, 2018, 10:18:45 PM »

Just ordered one of these gel seat covers after Craig, (Twisted), sent me an Ebay link. Worth a try for 2 quid.
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« Reply #2503 on: June 28, 2018, 10:44:48 PM »

Worth trying for a couple of quid, if you find its still not quite cumfy enough the speedo swimming floats will be at sports direct. They are like a rubbery foamy stuff Grin Grin Grin Quite bendey and they dont give the idea they will split or crack if you bend them near double. 
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« Reply #2504 on: June 28, 2018, 10:54:45 PM »

O.K, thanks. I need to experiment a bit Smiley
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