Going to buy one to as to stop numb bum after an hour in the saddle....

Been on the website and the super Ten is listed - recommends the small pillion turned sideways! Must be the same for the 660??
I'm thinking of getting a more regular shape so it can be used on any future bikes. Anyone got one and what size do you have?

Thanks

Or try these, less expensive and probably the same effect:
www.sheepyhollow.com/pads/products/solo.htm
Worth a try?
Greetz, Hans.

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By minkyhead at 2011-01-13

I've got the Medium Cruiser and used it on a few bikes, not had it on the Tenere yet though. Not cheap, but they definitely work. Did 650 miles home in one day from France, and could easily have done another 100 if I'd had to. Without the Airhawk, my arse was totally numb at 300 miles on the same bike.

I've the same one as Minky, expensive, but you'll only buy it once, then it moves with you from Bike to Bike.

I covered 8000+ miles with mine, on the Ten in 19 days back in 2008. The longest single ride was 1500 or so miles in 30 odd hours (never again). You can just ride day after day after day.

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Thanks for all the replies, most useful

Longest stretch I've done in one hit was coming back from the Millau viaduct last summer on my Multistrada which wasn't a problem. Longest on the Ten was 1.5 hrs which gave me a dead a**e

Been on the eblag and got a Medium cruiser (14x 14) for a good price - need to source some straps though as it hasn't got any. Just need to sort the screen now

Cheers

I would'nt bother with the straps, they stay in place pretty well even when you are not sitting on 'em! A slightly weird feeling when using them for the first time (trick is not to put too much air in) as they raise you up a bit but you get used to that very quickly. Essential arse-saving equipment for any run over 50 miles in my opinion.

anyone droven one of these offroad ?

I mean long day driving could also mean lot's of offroad driving , not only when standing up ... , does the cushion stay put when cornering on dirt tracks ?
I probably need a kahedo , but I just found them so damn expensive

I have used Airhawk cushions for a while now. My job consisted of being on a motorbike (usually my TTR250) for up to 12 hours a day. Imo the Airhawk not only saves your arse but also your back, as it absorbs a lot of the short, sharp jarring movements so prevalent in off-road motorcycling. If you are a time/distance rider, you just can't go wrong. Btw, I always use the straps, otherwise the cushion will fly off when you are standing up. Using an Airhawk, you will eventually get uncomfortable, but it is nothing like going without. And I don't have any shares in 'Airhawk', either!!

I use the small cruiser one, which may have been superseded by now; not sure.

As I was planning a long trip around Wales, Ireland and Scotland this summer on the Ten I thought to listen to you guys and get some decent seating arrangements sorted. The large Airhawk seemed just the ticket! Tried some sites in UK but coulnd't get another morgage to buy one. (or simply too tight!) Put a bet on an .bay for a medium sized one and it went for �138!! Are they mad?
Next step was to contact an American Shop. First class service so far and �110 for a large one, delivered!
Ordered yesterday and has today already left the US. Should be in the UK today. That means that the UK courier will deliver towards the end of next week i guess.
Keep you posted how it is coming on.
If you are interested, the shop was Ghost Motorcycles and the contact is Howard

Rob