Thinking about the Kawi gel and selling my mustang

[Fitz1973]

Anyone have the Kawi Gel and have anything negative to say about it? Wife and I just took our longest ride yet on the Mustang. I really like the fit/feel, but I really want to put 400 miles a day on the bike vs. the 250 I'm hitting now befor numb butt sets in. Is the Kawi passanger seat as wide as the stangs?

I have the 76127 on this site Mustang Motorcycle Products, Inc. - Kawasaki Vulcan 900 2006-up & Custom 2007-08

Sooooo maybe I just need to break the seat in a bit longer. I only have about 600 miles on it. But then again, my wife doesn't ride enough with me that I think she'll ever break in the passanger seat. I really need something she doesn't have to break in and can jump on and go all day with it.

Thanks
Jason

[david8200]

Give the mustang a few more rides. It gettes better.

[Fitz1973]

Originally Posted by david8200

Give the mustang a few more rides. It gettes better.

Not sure the wife will give it much longer LOL. I'm thinking of ordering the Kawi and giving it a try and just selling the one I decide not to keep. I think there is a market to sell either without taking to much of a loss. Just something I'm kicking around, but if someone has some solid negatives I may not do it. Just trying to keep the wife happy I'm sure NONE of you know that feeling eh? Seems the happier she is, the more I get to put on the bike. Looking at the front pully next

[OhSteelerfan]

I've only had my Kawi gel seat a few weeks and the most I put on so far was 200 miles but with stops. I will be putting a good 1200 or so miles on it next week and will get a better feel for it. It is much better than stock and the passenger seat is wider. I can't believe it would be any better than your Mustang seat.

[Fitz1973]

Originally Posted by OhSteelerfan

I've only had my Kawi gel seat a few weeks and the most I put on so far was 200 miles but with stops. I will be putting a good 1200 or so miles on it next week and will get a better feel for it. It is much better than stock and the passenger seat is wider. I can't believe it would be any better than your Mustang seat.

Well we had 1 stop about halfway and put 250 on it today. Wife was pretty miserable by the time we got home. So I'm just trying to see if there is anything out there that will be a little softer on the tush for her. Also for me I feel like I'm forward a bit to much as opposed to the stock. I don't recall that feeling last year, but this year I feel I'm almost sitting on the tank. (Probably just getting larger with age ) I'm feeling bad for my wife though...she's in the tub soaking right now LOL. I know I shouldn't be laughing, but it's kinda of funny and disappointing at the same time. Just want her to be comfortable and enjoy the ride.

How did you feel after 200 miles on the gel seat?

[Fordster]

I'll be interested in hearing which one you end up going with. I need to get rid of the stock seat and am trying to decide between kawi gel, mustang vintage wide, or saddlemen explorer (gel). I just wish someone would tell me which one to get so I could get on with it! Stock seat is killing me! keep us posted!

[OhSteelerfan]

Originally Posted by Fitz1973

How did you feel after 200 miles on the gel seat?

Well it was not 200 miles straight but I did notice a big difference over stock. I think about 80 miles was the most non stop and it was no problem at all. I've heard the Mustang moves you closer to the tank ... did not feel like the gel seat did. It seems to give me some lower back support compared to stock.

[Fitz1973]

Originally Posted by OhSteelerfan

Well it was not 200 miles straight but I did notice a big difference over stock. I think about 80 miles was the most non stop and it was no problem at all. I've heard the Mustang moves you closer to the tank ... did not feel like the gel seat did. It seems to give me some lower back support compared to stock.

Yea, the Mustang also gives a lot of lower back support. I can't say it's uncomfortable at all. It just seems to push me forward a bit. And with the new risers on this season I think it's just a bit to much. So I'm leaning more and more toward the gel seat. I like the seat position and height of the stock seat and if the Gel maintains that.../shrug. I really haven't heard any negatives about the gel. I'd like to hear someone who has put 400 miles on it in a day and how they felt at the end of that day.

[Alf]

My Mustang seat is great and enabled me to ride without discomfort regardless of a low back condition I have. Without it I would not be riding. Funny thing is my wife did not really like it at first but then she never road on the OEM either. Give your Mustang a little longer time to get used to it.

[trikebubble]

Everyone's bums are different. I customized my stock seat with a medical grade gel pad (I deal in medical equipment, customize and modify wheelchair cushion etc....) and it didn't even come close to offering the support and comfort that the Mustang does for me.

I can't comment on the Kawy gel seat specifically, just give my .02 from my own personal butt experiance. I just love my Mustang seat, I can put a 10 hour day in the saddle and still be able to get off at the ed of the day and walk upright.

[eric.hare]

If you decide to get rid of the Mustang, and you don't have another buyer, please PM me.

[Fordster]

I just love my Mustang seat, I can put a 10 hour day in the saddle and still be able to get off at the ed of the day and walk upright.[/quote]

Someday I'm gonna try walking upright.

[V2KCruiser]

I guess the Mustang works great for some people and not so good for others. I had one on my 1600 Vulcan, and while it was better than the stocker, any ride over 2 hours was pure misery. The stock seat on my V2K is hard on the a$$ too, but no way was I gonna buy another Mustang seat for it. I'm having a custom "Russell Day-Long" seat put on it in a few weeks and then hopefully I'll be able to ride 500+ miles a day with no pain. I've never heard anyone say anything bad about Russell seats and they offer a money back guarantee so I figure I can't go wrong.

Good luck with whatever seat you decide to go with.

[Ezzie]

Originally Posted by Fitz1973

Yea, the Mustang also gives a lot of lower back support. I can't say it's uncomfortable at all. It just seems to push me forward a bit. And with the new risers on this season I think it's just a bit to much. So I'm leaning more and more toward the gel seat. I like the seat position and height of the stock seat and if the Gel maintains that.../shrug. I really haven't heard any negatives about the gel. I'd like to hear someone who has put 400 miles on it in a day and how they felt at the end of that day.

I have a Propad gel cushion that I put on my Saddleman and it is a wonderful ride.

[Fitz1973]

I've pretty much decided to get a gel seat and give it a try. Reading some other threads it seems a lot of the wifes/girlfriends are really enjoying the gel seat. Now I just gotta find a good spot to order one.

[Fordster]

Ezzie, how do you like the Saddlemen seat? Did you find the seat on its own wasnt enough? Why the propad? Im thinking about getting that seat.

[Ezzie]

Originally Posted by Fordster

Ezzie, how do you like the Saddlemen seat? Did you find the seat on its own wasnt enough? Why the propad? Im thinking about getting that seat.

I love the Saddleman. I got the King Explorer. I had the propad already as I got it for my Vulcan 500 so I put it on the Saddleman and it really makes for a cushy ride.

[2WheelFun]

Originally Posted by Fitz1973

Well we had 1 stop about halfway and put 250 on it today. Wife was pretty miserable by the time we got home. So I'm just trying to see if there is anything out there that will be a little softer on the tush for her. Also for me I feel like I'm forward a bit to much as opposed to the stock. I don't recall that feeling last year, but this year I feel I'm almost sitting on the tank. (Probably just getting larger with age ) I'm feeling bad for my wife though...she's in the tub soaking right now LOL. I know I shouldn't be laughing, but it's kinda of funny and disappointing at the same time. Just want her to be comfortable and enjoy the ride.

How did you feel after 200 miles on the gel seat?

I use an Airhawk seat cushion and won't ride without it. I also have a Mustang seat but needed more cushion for long rides like your referring to. Worth every penny!!!

[Fitz1973]

Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

I use an Airhawk seat cushion and won't ride without it. I also have a Mustang seat but needed more cushion for long rides like your referring to. Worth every penny!!!

I'm not sure putting more height and pushing me forward any futher is going to help. I actually miss the way I sat on the stock seat. Just not the butt pain

[Redbeard]

Fitz, check out the sponsers of this forum Beartooth Kawasaki. They can get you the gel seat and as your a member you'll get the discount. I ordered some bling from them this winter and the price and service was fantastic.