ken Posted April 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 25, 2011 Does anyone know a good place / website to get one of those wooden bead seat covers for a bike seat at a good price. I want to get two but hate the idea of dropping $50 to $60 not knowing weather or not I'll like them. There was a place on ebay selling them for 12 buck but looks like there out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted April 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 25, 2011 Follow the link if it works. 25 bucks made for the seat and black. http://wingstuff.com/pgroup_detail/6_add_on/22902_oversize_beaded_seat_cover_fits_goldwings_large/?from_search=beaded%20%20seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted April 25, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 25, 2011 Someone had a less than encouraging post on the wood bead seat cover a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panjandrum Posted April 25, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 25, 2011 I used the sheepskin on my ST1100 (www.alaskaleather.com ), and it worked very well. However, I do not find I need it on the Venture. That pillowy cushion works fine, even for my fleshless back-side supporting my fleshy belly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) I used the sheepskin on my ST1100 (www.alaskaleather.com ), and it worked very well. However, I do not find I need it on the Venture. That pillowy cushion works fine, even for my fleshless back-side supporting my fleshy belly! My seat is the midnight/studded type, not the pillow type. My last trip on a venture seat was 3 days with all day riding. After 2 days the seat felt like hot hard steel. Edited April 25, 2011 by ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bknsaddle Posted April 25, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 25, 2011 Got one a couple of years ago. Great for the hot weather. Lets some air in underneath you, and you can shift positions to give your hindquarters a little massage every once in a while. My theory in buying it was that all those 3rd world taxi drivers must have known something I didn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted April 25, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 25, 2011 A lot of people just buy one of the bigger ones at WalMart in the automotive section and then cut it down to the size they prefer. Probably a lot less $$ in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted April 25, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 25, 2011 Have a gel pad installed under the seat cover and use a sheep skin. You will love it and ride for a week at a time like I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted April 25, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 25, 2011 I used the sheepskin & beads in the past. beads work better but I found by using armor shorts work the best! keeps me dry and cooler plus they keep the jeans from sticking to my legs and back side I have the Midnight studded seats as well now I can go all day with out the aches and pains. Peg & I really love the armor shorts:happy34: Bought my armor shorts at Wallie world Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBear Posted April 25, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 25, 2011 A lot of people just buy one of the bigger ones at WalMart in the automotive section and then cut it down to the size they prefer. Probably a lot less $$ in the long run. http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/27117-how-trim-seat-beads.html I made a pair...and use them ALL of the time. Been using the same ones for almost three years. Wont ride without them! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 25, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 25, 2011 I used the ceramic bead seat cover from http://www.beadrider.com however they also make a wodden bead seat also...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted April 25, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 25, 2011 I used the ceramic bead seat cover from http://www.beadrider.com however they also make a wodden bead seat also...... I also have a set from these guys and really like them. They fit the seat perfectly. I use it on long rides. I have appr. 1500-2000 miles on them with no issues. I also have an airhawk seat cushion. The beads are way more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 25, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 25, 2011 I got some beads, but because my butt has no padding, especially on the butt bones, it don't help me a bit. Sheepskin helps a little, an air-pocket pad helps some, but the best I found was to carve 2 depressions in the seat foam to give some room for my bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted April 25, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 25, 2011 got mine at walmart in the automotive section - cut it in half - reshaped for front and back seats - all for under $20.00. also bought two gel pads at walmart in automotive - i swap them out on long rides. rode 400 miles yesterday on the blue ridge parkway and forgot to take them along - but i have the butler mods done on both seat, so that helped alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted April 25, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 25, 2011 http://www.beadrider.com/ I have one and have ridden a lot of miles on it but I definitley like my Russel Day Long saddle a lot better. Whole lot more money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted April 26, 2011 Sent an email to the guy that had them on ebay. Said he is expecting more in by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 26, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 26, 2011 I also have a set from these guys and really like them. They fit the seat perfectly. I use it on long rides. I have appr. 1500-2000 miles on them with no issues. I also have an airhawk seat cushion. The beads are way more comfortable. Beadrider will also make custom size covers, for a minimal up charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted April 26, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 26, 2011 Sent an email to the guy that had them on ebay. Said he is expecting more in by the end of the week. I have 2 of these http://www.cyclemaxohio.com/inc/sdetail/76/198 that I will sell for $10 each, plus shipping. Excellent condition, just don't use them. Let me know if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 26, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 26, 2011 pm sent. I want one!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted April 26, 2011 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted April 26, 2011 Share #21 Posted April 26, 2011 Wow both sold in 2 hours. NICE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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