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Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:15 pm
by Sdrt
Hi All,
Decided to join the community of RT owners. I purchased a 2016 R1200RT this August and have put 4000 miles on it so far. I really like the bike except for the seat, after about 50 miles I'm really squirming and have quite a bit of Butt pain. I'm planning on purchasing a Sargent seat which I hope takes care of the problem. I've owned cruisers before, this is my first sport touring bike. I'm a mere 67 years old and planning on a trip to Alaska this coming summer!
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:19 pm
by richardbd
Welcome on board...
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:04 pm
by Casbar
Welcome. Interesting a lot of US guys have issues with the seat. I've also had Harleys and have never changed a seat. I can do 200 mile plus and have very little or no discomfort from the seat. But do tend to stop every hour or hour and a half for a stretch and coffee break.
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:10 pm
by guest3954
Welcome. Same move from HDs. R1200RT smiles better. Some big distance guys I've met on the Ferries sit on sheepskin! Worth a try if your Sergeant still doesn't help.
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:49 am
by T6pilot
Since your riding may be limited
For the next couple months a custom saddle may be in order
I've had good results with Bill Mayer Saddles BMS in Ventura Ca
Turn around time is 1-2 weeks
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:33 pm
by BlueRT
Welcome, I recently got off a Goldwing and onto a new 2016 R1200RT. Should have purchased the RT years ago! The RT performs extremely well on the mountain roads in north Georgia. My next conquest is "The Dragon" in the Smoky Mountain National Park, crossing North Carolina and Tennessee.
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:02 pm
by Gareth Thomas
This may be obvious - but have you tried different pants (and underpants!) I find that if I avoid cotton and go for a wicking cloth, I can ride all day on my RT. Did 2,000 miles in France a few weeks ago in temperatures of 90 plus and was fine.
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:22 pm
by gogs01
Gareth Thomas wrote: ..... I find that if I avoid cotton and go for a wicking cloth, I can ride all day on my RT......
OK - where do I get "wicking cloth" underpants ?
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:34 am
by guest3074
gogs01 wrote:
OK - where do I get "wicking cloth" underpants ?
You'll find them at sports or outdoor shops
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:32 am
by richardbd
Benchmark wrote:
You'll find them at sports or outdoor shops
Check out Ex-Officio, as you're in the US...
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:23 am
by guest3074
richardbd wrote:
Check out Ex-Officio, as you're in the US...
But he's displaying a Union Jack
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:37 am
by guest2360
Silk is the answer or failing that rayon. Any material that doesn't hold moisture works well. Best deals I've found over the years are discounted Valentine Day novelty pants in Tesco. Just need your excuses worked out if a visit to A & E ever happens.
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:48 am
by richardbd
Benchmark wrote:
But he's displaying a Union Jack
SO he is!
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:47 pm
by gogs01
richardbd wrote:
SO he is!
I can change it to a Saltire if that is preferred ! :kacsint2:
Can't wait for February to get my novelty pants from Tesco. Wonder if they're silk or rayon .....
Re: Newbie from South Dakota
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:45 pm
by Casbar
richardbd wrote:
Check out Ex-Officio, as you're in the US...
Cotswold Outdoor sells them