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Title: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Steffan on April 27, 2008, 01:26:47 PM

I am interested in people's opinion and experience of the relative merit of sprung saddles as opposed to the standard padded item?

Any thoughts?

Steffan

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: SteveC#222 on April 27, 2008, 01:56:32 PM

My Ural has tractor type saddles - these are actually 'sprung' on an adjustable solid rubber block rather than actual springs. They look horrendous, but if fact they are sooooo comfy once you get the 'spring rate' adjusted. 

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Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: 002 on April 27, 2008, 09:22:23 PM

I have one fitted to my Enfield.
An extra bit of springing for ones bottom is quite pleasant !


Jethro

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Bill Rutter on April 27, 2008, 10:44:16 PM

An extra bit of springing for ones bottom is quite pleasant !

...........Boyd?

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: guest40 on April 28, 2008, 04:40:00 AM

Another way??? Ive heard these are great, but a bit pricey, one my mates has one and swears by it. When I can afford one , I'll get one

http://www.airhawkguy.com.au/

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Bruce on April 28, 2008, 03:27:32 PM

As you will be aware The Norton has no rear suspension but does have a sprung saddle which I find very comfortable even on rough roads like Belguim last weekend.

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Steffan on April 28, 2008, 04:53:17 PM

over what sort of distances are you talking about Bruce?

Cheers

Steffan

PS Where's the pics? Where's the report? Had a good time then?

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Bruce on April 28, 2008, 05:56:34 PM

At the risk of boring you I have ridden The Norton over the years to The South of France,another time to Switzerland,Germany a few years ago,etc etc,I can usually do up to 250 miles a day.When hitting a bump its a bit like riding a horse you go with the bump.

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Steffan on April 28, 2008, 06:35:25 PM

bore who? you bore me, with Norton tales of daring do? Never!!

Steffan

PS have you thought of riding to west wales for a bacon butty on Saturday AM?

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: Bruce on April 28, 2008, 10:05:15 PM

Thanks for the invite But this weekend coming I,m off to a BSA Rally at Broome Shropshire about 8 miles from my house.

Title: Re: To spring or not to spring
Post by: 002 on April 28, 2008, 10:14:44 PM

Go for it Steff !
Have that extra Boing in your Posterior !

There we go Join The Posterior Sprung Club....like me and Bruce.


Jethro