The AirHawk Guy
admin on Mar 23 2008
After searching Australia I went to America and looked at all the big name custom seats. Besides size, shape and finish they offered a variety of foam. I also looked at gel pads and other inflatable seats but nothing came close to the Airhawk Motorcycle Cushions made by Roho.
I began introducing Australian Motorcyclists to Airhawk Cushions in September 2000 and have continued as Importer/Distributor since then. For the first 51/2 years we used and sold cushions with a bladder made from a soft, heavy rubber/neoprene compound. During this time we saw a number of changes and improvements including changes to cushion shapes and sizes and the introduction of the Medium Cruiser, which quickly became the most popular model by far.
Roho make matresses, wheelchair cushions and other products for long term care patients, using their patented Dry Floatation Technology, and sell these products into the Medical Industry in 65 countries around the world. It’s this same technology that makes Airhawk Motorcycle Cushions so comfortable and so effective.
By taking the weight away from the pressure points these cushions don’t just transform your seat into something more comfortable, they also improve circulation and help prevent numbness and soreness.
Another major feature is the Airhawk’s ability to absorb vibration, not only increasing comfort but also improving rider safety by reducing fatigue. As we all know, fatigue can be a major issue, especially for anyone covering longer distances and requiring increasing effort to stay alert.
In 2000 I received samples of the new Polyvinyl Airhawk Cushions with a degree of scepticism; we’d been riding all over Australia regularly for years using the existing Airhawks with great satisfaction, so why and how could you re-invent the wheel?
The old-style Neoprene Cushions are labor intensive to produce and therefore more expensive. The new cushions are able to be made at a lower cost and this is reflected in the price. They are made from a light weight industrial polyvinyl which is so strong the manufacturer assures us there is no weight limit for them, in fact they are guaranteed for 12 months against defects in materials or manufacturing.
As we began using the polyvinyl products we soon came to realise they are just as comfortable as the Neoprene Cushions and even have a couple of advantages. Aside from being cheaper, they are also lighter and easier to handle. This is really great for those times when you don’t want to leave your Airhawk on your bike and decide to tuck it away in a pannier or saddlebag where there is limited space, or when you want to put it in a bag you are carrying.
The strength of the Polyvinyl Cushions has been proven time and time again with friends and customers up to and over 130kg reporting no problems, just satisfaction. We use Polyvinyl Airhawks by choice here, I weigh 95kg and I regularly use a Polyvinyl Small Pillion (sideways) on day and overnight rides on my Superglide, when I don’t want to use the touring bike.
Hi
Could you please tell me the price of the large Airhawk and how to order through you?
Hi John,
Large Cruisers are $219 + $10 for Express Post to you.
Please click here to order online or call us on 1300 783 128.
Regards,
Tom.
I had gel installed and it was awesome. I have done two seats so far.
Hi Paulette if you enjoyed gel just wait until you try a fully adjustable Airhawk and it’s dry floatation technology!
Hi Tom
interested in seeing if an airhawk helps with my partners back problems. have a 95 Honda VRF750F S. What size do I need?
G’day John,
I have a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic. The seat is waaayyy too firm, even a short ride of 20-30kms produces numb-bum. Dimensions are 21cm wide (seam to seam) and 60cm long.
I’ve just completed a round trip over two days Sydney - Canberra and had an extra bit of foam under a sheepskin to ease the numbness, it was less than adequate.
Any suggestions?.
Regards,
Stu.
Hi Stuart,
Thank you for your querie. Most of our customers have tried sheep skin. It becomes compressed with regular use and loses any comfort it may have provided. What foam and sheep skin can’t do is redistribute weight and promote blood flow like an Airhawk seating system, nor will they absorb shock and vibration (fatigue) the way an Airhawk will. 00
At 28cm x 23cm the Small Pillion cushion is the right size and shape for your V7 Classic seat, once the air pressure is adjusted it will only raise your seat height by around 7mm as you sit “in” it rather than “on it”. While Airhawks comfort seating systems have a non slip surface on the bottom of the cover they also come with attachment straps allowing you to tie them on if you prefer. Every purchase comes with a 60 day Risk Free Trial period, if you are not happy with your Airhawk you can return it to me and I will give you your money back.
Kind Regards, Tom. Airhawk Australia P/L
G’day Tom;
Thanks very much for your quick, informative reply. All that remains now is for me to get one Small Pillion Airhawk for myself and one for the cheese and kisses, therefore, could you let me know the best way you prefer this to be done, I live in the outer Sydney area, so I suppose mail order and payment by plastic would be the go?.
By the by, when I have been asking around about Airhawk, I have received some very positive feedback, it sounds like you’re on a good thing here!.
Regards,
Stu Garfath.
Stu,
You can order online or on 1300 783 128. Your order will be sent by Express Post the same day.
Tom.
Hi I am interested in getting an airhawk for my husband he has a soft tail 93 model, what size would we need.
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for your enquiry, Softail riders use the Medium Cruiser @ $179.00 inc. free Express Post. It will improve circulation and absorb some of the shock and vibration from the road.
Regards,
Airhawk Guy.