Distance Riding and Monkey Butt

seasider · 02-11-2010, 05:58 AM

With a trip from East Coast to West in the spring on a stock GS seat i am looking for some advice to make the ride as comfortable as possible if i am to average 750 miles/day. I'm sure there are lots of wise cracks

to be generated from this question but seriously,..... anyone have some helpful input?

crazyhawk99 · 02-11-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasider

With a trip from East Coast to West in the spring on a stock GS seat i am looking for some advice to make the ride as comfortable as possible if i am to average 750 miles/day. I'm sure there are lots of wise cracks

to be generated from this question but seriously,..... anyone have some helpful input?

Powder has helped for me. I am sure baby powder would work, but medicated powder would be better. I use "Monkey Butt Powder".

I have also read good things about the bead seat covers.

M2 · 02-11-2010, 06:17 AM

Hi,
I can do 750fairly comfortable with a Russell and Sheepskin.
If you don't want to spring for the Russell at least try the sheepskin. See Alaska Leather (Barb) in vendors.

I have added sheepskin to a stock seat and increased mileage 50%.

Mike

Grumpy · 02-11-2010, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasider

With a trip from East Coast to West in the spring on a stock GS seat i am looking for some advice to make the ride as comfortable as possible if i am to average 750 miles/day. I'm sure there are lots of wise cracks

to be generated from this question but seriously,..... anyone have some helpful input?

Airhawk cushion ?

Jim Bud · 02-11-2010, 06:25 AM

I suggest you consider a better seat that fits your butt, wear stretch bicycle riding pants with nothing underneath, use powder if you need to, and have antibiotic ointment handy if you develop any sore spots. And get some long day mileage in for practice to find what works for you. Try a 1500 mile two day trip to make sure that you have it figured out....and have a great trip.

ROCKCON · 02-11-2010, 06:37 AM

If you want to stick with a stock saddle I would say, try the Beadrider and wear LDcomfort underwear. It's important that you don't wear any cotton underwear, it holds the moister next to your skin and causes Monkey Butt sores. Also use some medicated powder like Gold Bond.

Harleytoo · 02-11-2010, 06:41 AM

Seriously, best stuff ever!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Monkey-Bu.../dp/B001W4FKDU

Beemer Bob · 02-11-2010, 07:34 AM

I use Arm and Hammer unscented dry deoderant. Keeps your butt dry. Smear it all over your buttocks......no monkeybutt.
Bob

reinerka · 02-11-2010, 08:56 AM

The best investment you can make is to buy underwear from Mario @ LDComfort (www.ldcomfort.com).

Not only are they very comfortable but in case you hit some heat they work fantastic getting the sweat of your skin - the primary reason for Monkey Butt. In case it is getting cold (not unusual if you ride in higher eleveations early or late) they provide very good insulation.

When I rode the ST1300 it got uncomfortable after about 400 miles. With his underpants I could comfortably ride 750+ miles. Cheaper and better than a new seat.

Reiner

Sam Buca · 02-11-2010, 08:58 AM

Bicycle pants - some has good padding in the areas that matters. Sheepskin or similar on the bike seat and powder inside the bicycle pants.

PRACTICE - that is, do not go from no riding to 1,000 miles days in one swoop. If I have not ridden for a while, it takes me some time to get up to speed again.

jeffs900s · 02-11-2010, 09:03 AM

Others have already mentioned it - but definately go with the bicycle shorts. My comfort range is about doubled with bike shorts vs. w/o. The sheepskin seat covers seem to get almost universally high marks too, though I've never tried one.

ghostrider1964 · 02-11-2010, 09:27 AM

I ride 08 GSA stock seat with sheepskin and love it. I have done 950 mile days and could still walk

750 mile days are not a problem. Got a Bill Mayer on my 1150GS and it is real comfy but have not done any real long rides on it

Cumminsman76 · 02-11-2010, 09:29 AM

Under Armour makes some good shorts also that wick moisture.

cliffy109 · 02-11-2010, 09:46 AM

The beaded seat cover does it for me. Aside from better weight distribution, it also keeps air flowing under your fanny. It almost seems too easy, but for less than $30, you really can't loose.

91Eunos · 02-11-2010, 09:50 AM

...what everyone else has said about biking shorts or some other kind of underwear that wicks moisture. I'm a big fan of powder too...almost any of them are fine--medicated if you think you're developing a rash.

Depending on your riding style of if you're hiking a lot as well, consider putting some stick-type deoderant on the inner thighs.

These techniques have saved my ass (literally) on many excursions and Uncle Sugar funded extended camping trips where I couldn't change clothes or shower often...7 days is about my limit!

Just don't use medicated foot powder on your ass/crotch! Don't ask!

02-11-2010, 05:58 AM	#1
seasider ^OP Just a rider Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 262	Distance Riding and Monkey Butt With a trip from East Coast to West in the spring on a stock GS seat i am looking for some advice to make the ride as comfortable as possible if i am to average 750 miles/day. I'm sure there are lots of wise cracks to be generated from this question but seriously,..... anyone have some helpful input?

02-11-2010, 06:17 AM	#3
M2 where 2 ride today? Joined: Jan 2005 Location: West Carolina Oddometer: 228	Russell and Sheepskin Hi, I can do 750fairly comfortable with a Russell and Sheepskin. If you don't want to spring for the Russell at least try the sheepskin. See Alaska Leather (Barb) in vendors. I have added sheepskin to a stock seat and increased mileage 50%. Mike __________________ Everything in life is not Digital (0's & 1's)

02-11-2010, 06:25 AM	#5
Jim Bud Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Castle Rock, CO Oddometer: 3,438	I suggest you consider a better seat that fits your butt, wear stretch bicycle riding pants with nothing underneath, use powder if you need to, and have antibiotic ointment handy if you develop any sore spots. And get some long day mileage in for practice to find what works for you. Try a 1500 mile two day trip to make sure that you have it figured out....and have a great trip. __________________ Jim Bud "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character......give him power".....Abraham Lincoln

02-11-2010, 06:37 AM	#6
ROCKCON Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: The OC Oddometer: 17	If you want to stick with a stock saddle I would say, try the Beadrider and wear LDcomfort underwear. It's important that you don't wear any cotton underwear, it holds the moister next to your skin and causes Monkey Butt sores. Also use some medicated powder like Gold Bond. __________________ IBA# 401

02-11-2010, 06:41 AM	#7
Harleytoo Intrepid Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Oddometer: 340	Seriously, best stuff ever!!!! http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Monkey-Bu.../dp/B001W4FKDU __________________ www.BikerChaplain.com www.theOdeck.org '07 BMW R1200 GS Adv '05 Harley Road King Custom

02-11-2010, 07:34 AM	#8
Beemer Bob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Beautiful Downtown WV Oddometer: 1,838	I use Arm and Hammer unscented dry deoderant. Keeps your butt dry. Smear it all over your buttocks......no monkeybutt. Bob

02-11-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
reinerka Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 350	The best investment you can make is to buy underwear from Mario @ LDComfort (www.ldcomfort.com). Not only are they very comfortable but in case you hit some heat they work fantastic getting the sweat of your skin - the primary reason for Monkey Butt. In case it is getting cold (not unusual if you ride in higher eleveations early or late) they provide very good insulation. When I rode the ST1300 it got uncomfortable after about 400 miles. With his underpants I could comfortably ride 750+ miles. Cheaper and better than a new seat. Reiner __________________ ---------------------------------------- '09 R1200GSA '09 F800GS '05 KLR650

02-11-2010, 08:58 AM	#10
Sam Buca a.k.a. Daniel Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Simi Valley, CA Oddometer: 2,842	Bicycle pants - some has good padding in the areas that matters. Sheepskin or similar on the bike seat and powder inside the bicycle pants. PRACTICE - that is, do not go from no riding to 1,000 miles days in one swoop. If I have not ridden for a while, it takes me some time to get up to speed again.

02-11-2010, 09:03 AM	#11
jeffs900s Prophet of Doom Joined: Feb 2004 Location: New Hampshire, USA Oddometer: 1,151	Others have already mentioned it - but definately go with the bicycle shorts. My comfort range is about doubled with bike shorts vs. w/o. The sheepskin seat covers seem to get almost universally high marks too, though I've never tried one. __________________

02-11-2010, 09:27 AM	#12
ghostrider1964 Edumacated Red Neck Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Heart of Texas Oddometer: 5,540	I ride 08 GSA stock seat with sheepskin and love it. I have done 950 mile days and could still walk 750 mile days are not a problem. Got a Bill Mayer on my 1150GS and it is real comfy but have not done any real long rides on it __________________ 2008 R1200 GSA (Ghostrider), HP2E, 08KLR685,FOR SALE "Fuck'em. I'm a lifer. " SlowOldGuy TEXAS-ROLL THE BONES RALLY4 10/25-10/27/2013 http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/

02-11-2010, 09:29 AM	#13
Cumminsman76 befuddled Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Where the bikes parked. Oddometer: 8,213	Under Armour makes some good shorts also that wick moisture. __________________ STURGIS ride report. 2009 R1200 Gelände/Straße Abenteuer A GS is like chlamydia, it grows on you whether you want it to or not. WhiteManFlail Save $5 on Smugmug "1alkVgTNLEuyQ"

02-11-2010, 09:46 AM	#14
cliffy109 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Oddometer: 1,292	The beaded seat cover does it for me. Aside from better weight distribution, it also keeps air flowing under your fanny. It almost seems too easy, but for less than $30, you really can't loose.

02-11-2010, 09:50 AM	#15
91Eunos zipper suited sun god Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Hill Country, South Central Texas Oddometer: 506	...what everyone else has said about biking shorts or some other kind of underwear that wicks moisture. I'm a big fan of powder too...almost any of them are fine--medicated if you think you're developing a rash. Depending on your riding style of if you're hiking a lot as well, consider putting some stick-type deoderant on the inner thighs. These techniques have saved my ass (literally) on many excursions and Uncle Sugar funded extended camping trips where I couldn't change clothes or shower often...7 days is about my limit! Just don't use medicated foot powder on your ass/crotch! Don't ask!

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