Numb Buttocks!

[KGB]

Try a local uphostery shop.
I had my seat re-foamed with triple density foam for $125
Now my big fat buTt is happy

[txironhead]

I am going to get my next motorcycle seat covered in wetsuit material with vinyl sides. A friend of mine did this on his Goldwing, and he swears by it. He makes 600+ mile trips several times a year. Almost completely eliminates "butt sweat" and is far more comfortable than vinyl or leather. Plus, sitting down on neoprene on a hot summer day is a lot easier than sitting on vinyl or leather. Waterproof, too, if you get the right stuff and it's installed right. I've seen it done on cruisers and crotch rockets and they all swear by it. Add some high-density foam with a layer of memory foam and you'll swear you're sitting in your recliner at home.

As far as the hand fatigue, I'd invest in some Kuryakyn ISO-grips or something similar and a throttle boss. Especially if you ride more than two hours at a time. Even the ISO-pegs make a world of difference. And no matter how well you tune a bike, some vibration is the nature of the beast.

And don't let them tell you that you can't get the ISO-pegs to fit your bike. I've gone through this many times. They sell different adapters and one is sure to fit your bike. They're expensive, but worth it if you're a long-hauler.

[amsanders]

Vibs

I run B12 Carb cleaner through my carbs and do a carb sync and Valve adjustment once a year. New foam grips will help the bar vibs. If you are still having trouble with the vibs, try wearing a pair of Bicycle shorts under your riding pants. That helps kill vibs that get to you.

[renobruce]

Even though you say the bike runs smooth as silk, have you checked the synch? You shouldn't have any vibes in your handlebars. One carb slightly out of synch can cause a lot of vibration... even though the bike runs great. Ask me how I know.....

[AOD]

Have you tried taking some Advil (ibuprofin) before and during your ride? I take two before I head out and two every other gas stop (50 miles or so if riding twisties, 100+ if riding highway).

The Advil helps do away with many annoying little pains that creep up while riding. Achy hands, butt, arms, etc. It's amazing how well it works and you'll wonder why you never used it before once you start!

~Adam

[tconroy]

Have you tried taking some Advil (ibuprofin) before and during your ride? I take two before I head out and two every other gas stop (50 miles or so if riding twisties, 100+ if riding highway).

The Advil helps do away with many annoying little pains that creep up while riding. Achy hands, butt, arms, etc. It's amazing how well it works and you'll wonder why you never used it before once you start!

~Adam

Try putting a couple in the gas tank,maybe it will settle the bike down too!

[Zooks]

Taking pain killers in anticipation of future pain is not good management (IMHO). Those things will destroy your internal organs if you take more than necessary. You will also become 'immune' to the pain-killing benefit after a while and need to take more each time.

[spyug]

I've never heard of taking painkiller before a ride. I usually have a couple of the brown liquid kind after the run:-D

Seriously, I wonder how safe it would be if you do it regularly. I think it could be bad for the liver and kidneys no? I would think if you need painkillers to get on the bike, you perhaps shouldn't be riding.

I think it would be safer to try and sort out the seat and getting a custom one done might be the answer.

The idea of wet suit material over gell foam sounds interesting. I'd be interested in knowing more about that.

Cheers all,
spyug.

[Greg O.]

I think part of the problem with your handle bars may be the return spring on the carbs. My 750L had a very stiff spring, and holding the throttle for a half hour or more was very tiring, and almost caused my hand to go to sleep. I put a weaker spring on, and it made a huge differance. Only thing is, it doesn't always pull back to idle. But I am always in the habit of pulling it down anyway, so isn't an issue with me. Just finished a 2200 mile trip a week ago, and my hand did not get tired. I also bought a Butt Buffer, and that helped a great deal. Would not have been able to make it without it.

Greg O