I am the passenage on a 2006 Royal Star Venture Yamaha Motorcycle. My tail bone is killing me, is there a gel cushion or something i can put under me so I can ride for 8hrs. or so ?
The ol' tailbone torture!!! Gel is swell but it won't help you. I have a cheap remedy that I use daily. At Walgreen, CVS, whatever, you'll find a U shaped soft pillow intended to support your neck. Don't get the vibrating kind because you will be sitting on it and the vibration mechanism makes for a hard lump. Put the opening of the 'U' to the rear under the tailbone. Whether you're a passenger or a rider it will help. It also helps to apply a slippery lotion to your tailbone prior to the ride. The seam in your jeans is part of the problem so a little something there to cushion as well will help.
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The ol' tailbone torture!!! Gel is swell but it won't help you. I have a cheap remedy that I use daily. At Walgreen, CVS, whatever, you'll find a U shaped soft pillow intended to support your neck. Don't get the vibrating kind because you will be sitting on it and the vibration mechanism makes for a hard lump. Put the opening of the 'U' to the rear under the tailbone. Whether you're a passenger or a rider it will help. It also helps to apply a slippery lotion to your tailbone prior to the ride. The seam in your jeans is part of the problem so a little something there to cushion as well will help.
Chec out J&P cycles. They are on the web and have several gel seat pads. I have one and it ads about 200 miles to the distance I can ride in a day
http://www.saddlemen.com/cruiserindex.html
also check out:
http://www.whitehorsepress.com/index.php?cPath=1_6...
Gold Wing riders usually go for either a beaded cushion or a sheep skin.
Ask around, though, It your tail bone is hurting you might help sitting up straighter.
Get your own bike. The driver's seat is always more comfortable, and you get more room for luggage.
maybe this will help.
8 hrs?? do you have a sister?? :0
http://search.cruisercustomizing.com/search.aspx