Whats good for long distance padded under wear?
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+1 on a good seat, and it needs to be broke in.
More importantly, your a$$ needs to be broke in
You need regular seat time, and longer and longer rides leading up to that.
Padded shorts will only feel comfortable for a while, then they'll make no difference at all.
If the Busa's bars, seat, or pegs aren't comfortable now you should change them before you go.
If the Busa is a good fit for you as is, then just ride it as much as possible.
7k miles worth of 500 mile days is gonna be a killer.
Good luck
There's nothing wrong with them, and I'de want some on a trip like that.
I had a pair years ago that were comfortable, but I can't remember the brand.
I've never done more than 400 miles in a day either and that was a long time ago. A long ride for me now is about half that.
jphilipson
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I wear LDComfort tights or shorts under my overpants.
LDComfort - Getting to the Bottom of Rider Comfort - Motorcycle Underwear
I've ridden 1550 miles in 23 hours in these with minimal discomfort. They may seem expensive, but they are worth every penny.
Here is a quote of a review I posted on another forum.
There is a reason that long distance/endurance/rally riders swear by them
P.S. - I have found that with any "padded" underwear, the seams and stitching around the padding do more harm than the padding does to help. I also use a beaded seat cover on long distance rides. It's the cheapest seat mod you can do that yields the best results. The beads spread the pressure points. So instead of having one pressure point for each a$$ bone, you have 100's for each bead.
LDComfort - Getting to the Bottom of Rider Comfort - Motorcycle Underwear
I've ridden 1550 miles in 23 hours in these with minimal discomfort. They may seem expensive, but they are worth every penny.
Here is a quote of a review I posted on another forum.
There is a reason that long distance/endurance/rally riders swear by them
P.S. - I have found that with any "padded" underwear, the seams and stitching around the padding do more harm than the padding does to help. I also use a beaded seat cover on long distance rides. It's the cheapest seat mod you can do that yields the best results. The beads spread the pressure points. So instead of having one pressure point for each a$$ bone, you have 100's for each bead.
I wear LDComfort tights or shorts under my overpants.
LDComfort - Getting to the Bottom of Rider Comfort - Motorcycle Underwear
I've ridden 1550 miles in 23 hours in these with minimal discomfort. They may seem expensive, but they are worth every penny.
Here is a quote of a review I posted on another forum.
There is a reason that long distance/endurance/rally riders swear by them
P.S. - I have found that with any "padded" underwear, the seams and stitching around the padding do more harm than the padding does to help. I also use a beaded seat cover on long distance rides. It's the cheapest seat mod you can do that yields the best results. The beads spread the pressure points. So instead of having one pressure point for each a$$ bone, you have 100's for each bead.
I'm going to try a pair of those shorts for daily riding in the summer!
Leathers cook your a$$ in the heat...literally. Staying dryer would make a big difference.
Thanks for posting the link.
lankeeyankee
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Ive ridden 485 miles in a day a few times over the summer and I will admit my ass got a lil sore around the 350-375 mark.
jphilipson
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I'm going to try a pair of those shorts for daily riding in the summer!
Leathers cook your a$$ in the heat...literally. Staying dryer would make a big difference.
Thanks for posting the link.
No problem - you won't be disappointed.
Do What ??? Gold Bond for the monkey butt
jphilipson
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Do What ??? Gold Bond for the monkey butt
Depends on the person. I seem to have an allergic reaction to Gold Bond. It is not pleasant.
Have a 7000 mile ride comming up (Boston Ma to Carlsbad Ca avg 500 miles a day) in july and I am searching out padded under wear for the ride any suggestions on whats good?
You had better lookup Lamb when u r here. Ill at least buy you dinner and we'll share a laugh. Seriously bro
Later
Lamb!
VFRcanada
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I've worn these for the last two days in this heat, around 100F, and they are extremely comfortable. My ass doesn't get hot at all. At all. I still get a sore butt but it isn't hot. I would highly recommend them for the hot days.
superchargedv8
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i might give them undies a try...i did 500 miles today... jut got back in right now and my booty hurts pretty bad......i guess cause i don't ride every day
Well, since starting the depends I haven't had any issues
Every 50 miles or so try to squat. Take all the pressure off your bottom and use your legs only to support your weight. Count to 30 or so. Dont be afraid to stand up on the pegs and straighten the legs. Straightening the hamstrings really helps the long days in the saddle.
Both of these work
Good luck, have fun and Lamb will see you here!!
Both of these work
Good luck, have fun and Lamb will see you here!!
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