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  1. redrusty2000

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    Hi All,

    I have an ageing (2008) Sprint ST1050, which I bought as a second bike to ride to and leave in Portugal at my holiday home. !500 miles in 4 days is hard with the seat on the bike - and my rear end needed major massage along the way to keep the blood flow going! Anyone have suggestions on improving the seat in a major way?

    BTW I am a long-term fan of Hinckley Triumphs having owned the following:

    1991 Daytona 1000 4-cylinder short-stoke motor - heavy but fast when on song
    1992 Trophy 900 - favourite model to date - considered lardy but with uprated suspension, good tyres and a brave right hand, she could move with more modern bikes and was super comfortable.
    1998 595 in gorgeous Strontium Yellow - the best colour - under-used due to personal circumstances - I loved the look rather than the riding position (at 6'3" it felt cramped) but i would have another one in good nick ;-)

    Looking forward to sharing stories, getting tips and tech knowledge from the forum!

    Redrusty2000
    2008 Sprint ST1050 with sports touring dark tint screen, fender extender, shock sock, raised bars, running Avon STs.
     
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  2. steve lovatt

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    Wessa Cruising

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    Welcome to the forum RedRusty.
    Look at the air pads, gel pads or gel inserts to improve your seating.
    Plenty of information on the forum, use the search engine.
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hello RR and welcome in to the Triumph Asylum - Nursie will be along soon with your meds !!!

    Air cushion ? Sheepskin cover ?
     
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    Hello Red and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Welcome RR. Try one of those air cushions.
     
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    Sorry I didn't make it this time, but will keep a look-out for the next one!
     
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    Thanks to everyone for the welcome and the advice on the seat too!
     
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