Many companies are boasting of the importance of gel in motorcycle seats and that it can be added directly under the upholstery for added benefit.
The truth of the matter is that you cannot just ad gel directly under the upholster without changing the dimensions of the seat. Gel should always be placed inside the seat, at the leverl of the pan.
This is to isolate the rider from vibration. Some of the foam in the seat can be removed and replaced with the gel. This is from what we have found to be the most beneficial way to add gel to a
motorcycle seat. The gel should be of a medical grade with an intifreeze component to prevent freezing in the winter and melting to liquid in the summer. Real Deal Customs has performed this service to nearly
2000 motorcycle seats and counting. It's a very popular service and seat alterations are included in the job. 'The foam should always be extruded to make room for the gel', says owner Michael Miller.
While your motorcycle seat is open, Mike can also make any seat alterations that are needed for comfort and safety. 'Most rider's are not positioned correctly, making it difficult on their hips and back'.
Some alterations at the top of the seat just under the upholstery can greatly change the rider's positon, creating a much more comfortable ride. Seats should also be thinned at the sides for riders who are
not tall. This can greatly increase leg length without actually lowering the motorcycle. Another thing to consider is that memory foam is not a good material for motorcycle seats. The reason is that it conducts
heat and can cause the motorcycle seat to get very hot in the summer months. Memory foam does not make enough of a difference to add to seats. If you are considering installing gel or having gel
installed into your motorcycle seat visit www.realdealcustoms.com, they have only a 48 hour turnaround time by mail and are working on seats from all over the world. |
