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85 Maxim X aftermarket seat options ...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by kvcobra, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. kvcobra

    kvcobra New Member

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    I'm new to this 'Bike' thing. This past weekend finally made a 150 miles ride on my 85 Maxim X and boy that seat is about to give me a hamroid. I need help selecting a more confurtable seat regardless of price. What have you guys try that works well.

    I search JCwitney but they do not show my model year. I don't want to ride home standing up again.... Thanks.
     
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    I have a friend that wears bicyle shorts under his pants on long rides. There are many different types and have a nice gel insert to cushion the ride a bit.

    I found air shocks give me a WAY BETTER ride....combine bicycle shorts and air shocks and I bet I can go 350 miles before I get sore.
     
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    BillB Active Member

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    those brand new bikes you two ride sure are purdy
     
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    kvcobra New Member

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    I'm sure someone has bought or modify their seat. If so share it with us. I will try the bicycle short but not sure what you mean by air shocks. I did some reading about redo / modify the foam completely but it doesn't look easy. I'll check locally to see if any bike shops are doing custom seats.
     
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    eEjeremy New Member

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    You think an XJ seat is bad you should try a modern sport bike for 600+ miles
     
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    Air shocks:
    http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_c ... mmyId=1951
    The entire bike rides on a cushion of air with oil dampening instead of bouncy stiff springs.
    My bike with air shocks: http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll16 ... ropped.jpg

    Changing the seat only improves the intersection of you and the bike.
    (the bike will still bounce around on rough pavement) and beat your back-side.
    Changing the shocks makes the whole bike ride much more smooth (like a air ride semi truck compared to a spring suspension)...if the bike isn't bouncing, you feel much less abuse.

    I have heard good things about these pads but never rode on one.
    http://www.buttbuffer.com/info.asp

    Remember the X is a light bike and not really a long distance touring machine like a gold wing.
     
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