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Thread: Air Hawk Questions

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    The Older I get and the worse the Back and Legs go to hell, I'm thinking of an Air Hawk. I am aware that they can/will raise you up a bit, but as I have a taller winter wind screen, not a problem. What I am worried about is movement. If it's like sitting on a slippery slide....Not gonna happen. Thoughts Please? jc

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    They definitely extend the comfort zone on a long ride, and for that reason they're worth their high cost..

    They attach with nylon "belts" or straps, under the seat in 2 places.

    While it is possible for it to slide off, if the belts are tight it likely won't happen. It's never happened to me personally, but I'm not pulling high "G's" in my cornering either!

    The fabric cover has a rubberized bottom that sticks pretty well to the seat without sliding.

    I'm on my second one in 7 years, and I'd give them 4 out of 5 stars only due to the possibility of a puncture, and after so many years the rubber "cells" inside will develop leaks. For what it's worth, they do send a "patch kit" with every new purchase.
    Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???

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    Quote Originally Posted by peteg59 View Post
    They definitely extend the comfort zone on a long ride, and for that reason they're worth their high cost..

    They attach with nylon "belts" or straps, under the seat in 2 places.

    While it is possible for it to slide off, if the belts are tight it likely won't happen. It's never happened to me personally, but I'm not pulling high "G's" in my cornering either!

    The fabric cover has a rubberized bottom that sticks pretty well to the seat without sliding.

    I'm on my second one in 7 years, and I'd give them 4 out of 5 stars only due to the possibility of a puncture, and after so many years the rubber "cells" inside will develop leaks. For what it's worth, they do send a "patch kit" with every new purchase.
    Yeah...not too worried about me sliding off ~ It's the movement of the Air Hawk that worries me. Thanks

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    Finding the "sweet spot" of it's inflation is key to not moving excessively while seated on it.

    It's easy to adjust/refill so no worries. Instructions that come with it are detailed and helpful for the first timer...
    Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???

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    Tip#1 ... don't over fill ... won't feel right.

    Tip#2 ... I don't use the straps ... that way I can add it or subtract it every fuel stop. Comfort on a long ride is all about "changing what your body feels" ... Highway pegs, seat cushions, back rests, etc .. all do that.

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    All of the above responses are right-on.

    i don’t use the straps as the rubberized bottom does NOT slide around on the seat.

    I have had my seat since 2007.

    The only time the Air Hawk has ever moved off the seat was one time after dismounting in a parking lot with really high wind gusts blowing from the side...caught it just as it was leaving the bike seat.

    I do pick it up and put it in the trunk at public places.
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    And can I assume the Large is fine for our Trikes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jc1300 View Post
    And can I assume the Large is fine for our Trikes?
    Paws gave me her extra .... I did not know they came in different sizes.

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    I would think the large would fit most trike seats.

    My Air Hawk is so old that, at that time, they did not offer but one style seat. Being female mine suits me fine.

    Now they also offer a seat more suitable for the gentlemen’s genitalia...one with a split in the middle to accomodate that physical aspect. My husband really liked his.
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    Been using an air hawk for quite a few years. It's under the sheepskin. I do not use the straps. It does not slide/move around on the seat at all...even in aggressive riding. The one I have is probably approaching 200k miles on it. No leaks, and super comfortable.

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    I bought my AirHawk used and a half price. At the time, I had a sport/Touring BMW and I went from only a few hundred miles a day before discomfort to ride all day with absolutely no discomfort. And that BMW had a hard seat. It only requires a little air to work well. Too much air and it will lift you and you will feel the roll. Just a little air and it softens the ride with only a little lift and no feel of rolling.

    Mine is an older model and the bladder is made of a thicker rubber material. I think the newer ones have a thinner neoprene bladder.

    I didn't always use the straps because while sitting on it, it surely isn't going anywhere. If you stand up (like BMW riders like to do) it might blow off.

    It was a great investment.

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    Just a suggestion here: Go to a seat cushion shop/store and purchase a seat cushion, a nice soft cushion , that fit's your seat, and place on top of your seat, and enjoy the ride w/o the added expense of a expensive an Airhawk... Walmart cost to me was under $9.95 and I have been using this seat cushion for the last couple of years....makes riding extra miles a "happy thing" NO MORE sore butts..... believe me your "pooper" will say "thank you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Burnerboy View Post
    believe me your "pooper" will say "thank you!

    Ronnie
    Lord I hope not ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FuzzyWuzHe View Post
    Lord I hope not ...
    Good one, FuzzyWuzHe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kodiak198 View Post
    Good one, FuzzyWuzHe.
    I just laughed my myself (yep! good come-back)

    Ronnie

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    Default Air hawk on ebay

    Ebay has a couple sellers selling for $89 and $92. This is for the 'r' model.

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    I love my Air Hawk I have it under the sheepskin cover.

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    I love my Air Hawk. In cool weather I sit directly on it. In warm weather I put the bead seat underneath the Air Hawk for added circulation. Only takes a small amount of air to make it nice and cushy.
    New course heading Mr. Sulu: ...2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...!!

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    My wife & I have had the same Airhawk cushions for over 30,000 miles and wouldn't ride without them. The key is to not over inflate them. If you have to adjust your mirrors, you have too much air. In fact, when you have the right amount of air, they look like they have no air at all. You should be able to rock side to side and feel the air going from chamber to chamber but no more than that or you will hate them.

    We can't ride long without but can ride till we have to gas up with them. Awesome product and we have never had a leak. A pretty inexpensive and effective fix for sore butt syndrome..

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    So the original inventors of the air hawk sold out to an investment company and stayed on to run the company, then the new owners wanted to make the cushions out of subpar materials. So the original owners left and started a new company Wild Ass cushions, and the were promptly sued by the new air hawk owners, they settled out of court. I researched this before I bought mine and went with the wild ass cushion and am very happy with it. J and P cycles carry them
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