Airhawk Seat Cushion Review - Is the AirHawk Worth It?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2022
- In this video, I do a quick review of the Airhawk seat cushion and ask the question: is the Airhawk worth it?
I share my thoughts on how the Airhawk cushion performed during my recent road trip and whether or not I think it's worth purchasing.
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My Air Hawk rescued me. I ride a gold wing, arguably the most comfy bike out there. But due to a recent heart attack, and a 25 lb (doctor's orders) weight loss, I seem to have lost some of my "natural" padding. My bum just ain't happy on the bike, in the car, or at the restaurant. ENTER: THE AIR HAWK. I bought it on a hunch that it would help me some. What a difference. For me, it changes everything. Unlike the fella who posted this video, I don't need to fiddle with it. I can ride for months at the same setting. I do add a bit of air every 5k miles or so, but that's about it. And unlike this video, I don't strap it down. I just set it in place and ride. When I stop, I stick it under my arm and it saves me from a bad case of restaurant sore-butt as well. It even works well in the car: seats are too firm for my boney butt. Thank You Air Hawk.
Thank you for the in-depth review and for sharing the pros and cons….very helpful. Be and ride safe.
Glad I could help - thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for an honest and frank review, you've helped me to make my mind up as to whether or not to invest in one of these on my 2017 Tracer 900.
I’m definitely in the market for one. I’m riding up from Philly to Ottawa, Ontario soon, so I could use one for the day ride up. I’m glad the Airhawk site has a tutorial on how to measure your seat for the right kind of cushion.
Thanks for the review, and overview.
That sounds like it is going to be an epic trip.
I enjoyed the video you did a while back riding to Nova Scotia.
Thanks for watching
I saw some advice and followed it on a forum. It seems to work pretty good. You inflate the cushion and then you let the air out till you can just barely feel the seat of your motorcycle and that seems to work pretty good
Nice overview of this. I have been shopping this one and the WildAss version. Price wise this one seems like a good place to start.
It would be really nice if you have storage space - you can let the air out and it folds / rolls pretty small. I like that I can stick it in a backpack and use it when I need it.
I bought a couple of Airhawks, and just never found them comfortable, no matter how little, or how much air I put in them. I think they're best for someone that doesn't need, or like a firm seat. I also grew tired of fiddling with the inflation trying to get them dialed in. I have been using a Pro Pad SuprCruzr Sheepskin gel cushion on my Harley Hammock seat for about 4 years, and I've been very happy with it. When i first got it, I just sat it on the Harley Hammock seat. A couple of long rides, I knew it was a keeper, and strapped it to my seat.
I fell asleep before you got to the point
Good one thanks ,have had one for five years , sportster,have found it priceless key I found you want to just feel seat through it with low pressure , it's a good fit on my original seat side wise , I have removed my skin off seat cut foam down put 2 layers of Yoga mat and a piece of 5o mm memory foam on top ,seat looking stock still but is a lot better , and about an inch thinner ,so airhawk on top brings it back to stock height, yes it looks bit sexier without it on ,but I'm not crippled at the end of the day ,so I couldn't care less LoL happy travels,,,,,
Hmm, I'll have to see if they make one for my Harley - sounds like a good proposition... I'm often on 6-8 hour day rides, and I get saddle sore. Thanks Walt!
These types of seat cushions are especially nice if you have a bagger. Then you can toss it in the bag and attach it when needed.
I've thought about getting one but may just get a different seat. My concern is not wanting to sit higher, unfortunately a lot of aftermarket seats or seat mods tend to raise you a little. Thanks for the review! Gives me something to think about for sure.
I think you are right - any seat with more padding is going to put you higher on the bike. Even with this seat pad I can feel a difference as soon as I put my feet down at a traffic light. It isn't a huge difference but definitely noticeable.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
you'd be much better off to go to various bike dealerships and ask around if they know anyone who can customize your existing seat. That person can view you on your bike, how you sit, your butt anatomy and pull back the seat cover, shave foam accordingly and add gel inserts and tada, your stock seat will be more comfortable and better for you.
Sounds like a good inexpensive way to make you seat better. I would think it would be a set it and forget kinda thing once you had it dialed in. Good review
I think in the case of our Lewes Ferry Ride, I had it overinflated and was chasing the comfort at each stop. Once I get it dialed in, I probably won't need to adjust it under normal circumstances.
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Great review and mostly agree, old man comments aside haha. I had a slightly different experience where I adjusted the amount of air the first day and haven't had a need to further tinker with it. I think mine mentioned criss crossing the straps which helps prevent any sliding but the fabric started to tear a bit at one corner. I guess I'm getting old... but the donut helped me get home 1,100 miles in 18 hours without getting off the bike once! 🤪
I was concerned that it would move around under me but the non-slip surface and straps kept it in place all day long.
The Airhawk goes a long way in helping with a sore butt - unfortunately I still get stiffness in my hips from being in one position for too long. I'd be in agony if I tried riding even half that distance without a break 😳
@@WaltInPA Can't recall if you have frame sliders installed but it may be a nice addition so you can rest your legs on then and further shift around for longer rides. A crash cage and decent highway pegs make a world of difference but at a certain point you end up feeling like a different bike would be easier. Still surprised how narrow the mt09 seat looks but your new comfort seat does look nice and more scooped. 👍
Wow you must have a big gas tank to go 1100 miles without stopping.
Nice man. I should have looked into this but Just dropped some coin on Corbin…. Luckily no regrets hahaha
I almost bought a Corbin for my Honda. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it 👍
I can go for close to 2 and a half hours before my butt starts feeling sore. Then I'm hoping to get caught by a red light so I can stretch a bit!! 😂
Kinda like you, I don't like ( extras ) on my bike, even if they help. No tank bags, Saddlebags or whatever. So I would use that seat when really needed, but take it off when I got home too!
Good video Walt!!
Yeah, after a couple of hours those red lights start to look very appealing 🤣.
I was torn about the looks when I put saddlebags on my Honda but, to be honest, I miss having them. Wearing a backpack gets old pretty quick.
@@WaltInPA I've gotten used to a backpack. Except when it 85 or hotter. Then it just sucks! 🤷.
About a year in and the straps that hold the pad in place are tearing. If after 6 months, they recommend buying a new cover. If you ride a lot, this may not be the pad for you.
Ive tried every kind of seat cushion out there nearly and I have yet to find ANYTHING that will help me last more that 2 hours... I've tried the air hawk , Gel, memory foam, faux fur, egg crate, nearly every kind of cushion there is. I finally gave up! I was sick of spending all that cash for a disappointment! Now I just stop and get off when I can no longe stand the pain.
I have the Amazon one on my bobber. They work.
They work and are a fraction of the cost of a custom seat 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting.
There's a weird stigma attached to comfort or wanting to be comfortable. I don't like the looks, but if it makes you able to ride without being in pain, then it's all good. Ride your ride. 👍🏽
The same goes for convenience - I was never thrilled with the way saddlebags looked on my Honda but I definitely miss having the extra storage for long rides.
@WaltInPA, how how much extra in-seat time did you end up getting with the AH..? Ive tried other brand of "air pad" and like you I did not like the floaty feeling at all.
Thats interesting. I've been running the stock seat on my spyder since day one. maybe I don't take enough long trips for it to matter.
In general, is the Spider considered a touring bike?
It seems like the seats on anything built to put on serious milage tends to be a lot better than what comes stock on typical street models.
@@WaltInPA Not my model. Mine is more of a sports model.
I'm 6ft and 217 pounds. With the Air Hawk don't over inflate and it's better , not perfect just better.
I wish motorbike companies made comfortable seats out of the factory. I now have a aftermarket seat on my GSX S !000. Better but not perfect. I have tried the air hawk and they work really well , however I did feel a bit disconnected from the bike. Maybe user error and I need to play with it a bit more.
I don't have a lot of experience with a variety of bikes but of the few I've had, the seats were always hard and got uncomfortable after a while.
I'd imagine that touring bikes have to be better but I see a lot of Harley guys upgrading seats on their baggers.
Had one for my Honda shadow and Yamaha Royal star.. but my Indian had my seat custom done.. never looked back.. i do believe if your keep the bike to get a custom job.. airhawk was fine but still wasn't doing it.. as I'm a long haul rider.
I'm curious, what did your custom seat wind up costing you?
@@WaltInPA found a local guy here, old school leather pro. Been awhile but 14 or 1500.. keep in mind that is the full seat 2 up.. part of front trunk.. side leather for engine heat, bib.. so if its just your seat it would be somewhat cheaper.
Can you do a setup video on how your gopro doesnt pic up wind noise?
Sure - I can record a video outlining my setup.
Honestly though, I think it was kind of dumb luck. My first attempt just worked and I haven't had to do much tweaking since.
I had one of the cheap amazon versions of this. I never could get the air pressure correct for me. It really sucks that you/we still can't seem to get items without waiting months on end, but that's another topic.
Unfortunately, delays and back-orders are still pretty routine.
@@WaltInPA True!
I'm riding a minimum of 200 miles on Monday then 200 miles again on Tuesday. I think its wise if I get one of these
If you get one, let me know how it works out for you 👍
Nice video to explain Airhawk. Could have done it in half the time.
I purchased the Air Hawk, but even with that my stock Kawasaki Vulcan S seat felt like a brick, so I had it re-stuffed with Memory Foam
Did the memory foam change the size / shape and require it to be re-covered as well?
@@WaltInPA nope, it is still the stock cover, they added memoryfoamand addressed my pain points. I'll DM you the info
Same here, either with air hawk my
‘73 BMW is still uncomfortable. Would love to get the information on stuffing with memory foam.
I have only adjusted the air in it one time! Crazy that you do it so many times 😂
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Some of these overly expensive because its "MC" related seat cushion manufacturers likely "Made in China" are way too proud of themselves price wise.
Point is ... I'd buy and try at $50 but no higher.
i have same bike - what size did you get ? thx
I got the Dual Sport 11 x 11
if you ride a bicycle every day for 20 minutes, your sit bones will adapt and muscles will tone.
When I go on long rides, I wear padded bicycle shorts as underwear. Saves my boney ass from hurting.
Should just bought you and old man bike lol
Someone told me "If that doesn't work out then move on to Plan B" and sent me a photo of a Goldwing 🤣
Better bike stuff make a pump for air hawks
they are rubbish the blow up valve digs you in the thigh , very uncomfortable.
Are these overpriced? But then again a sore bum(on a bike)is murder and ruins a trip my Honda hornet was like this especially anything more than 4 hours.
Thanks.. does your butt stay dry?
The Airhawk and many copies like are a gimmick based on zero real R&D. If air, as cushion, were a viable option, it would be used in all seats that require a prolonged use such as autos, busses, aircraft, even mattresses (hospital beds), easy chairs, and wait for it, horse saddles, etc... It is not for several very good reasons. One, it is unstable, especially on a motorcycle, were the body moves from side to side and front to back constantly. Basically, your seat is slipping and sliding at every nuance of the bike. Two, the air cells are too large. The only way to stabilize the platform is to reduce the cells drastically. By doing so, you lose all ability to control the pressure. If the Airhawk was the answer every cyclist, motorcycle rider, pilot and bus driver, etc... would have them. They don't!
Different strokes different folks. Ask how many disabled have them in their wheelchairs. Avoiding pressure sores.
As for public transport $$$.
As for trucks there are versions of this and other seat cushions for comfort again individual choice