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Take it from a pro, Monkey Butt is no laughing matter. Skin Chafing Prevention
is the first step to enjoying a long hot ride. Monkey Butt powder won't do it friends. You need to prevent it in the first place. Monkey Butt is caused by
moisture on the skin and rubbing against material (jeans - ouch).
Chafing occurs when friction against the skin causes irritation and
soreness (understatement).
 TIP: A
good pair of seamless microfiber bike underwear from Wally World
or the local athletic store goes a long
way. You can spend hundreds on Gel pads, custom seats
and whatever new thing the motorcycle world is pushing, but nothing
works like a good set of briefs and a beaded covered saddle. Cotton is not
your friend when it comes to underwear! Microfiber is the way to go! Prevent Chafing in the
first place and you
won't be desperate enough for go for any promise of cure, including diaper rash cream.
TOO LATE!!!
You've seen those old guys on their Goldwings with those funky
looking beats on the seat. They're there for a reason, they put up
with the ribbing for having them on there, but they don't
walk like an old man or a cowboy. Beads are a sure cure for Monkey butt. The beads
allow air to circulate and keep your butt dry. Dry Butt, no chaffing
= no Monkey Butt.
TIP:
Wally World comes to the recue again - buy a set
of seat beads (they sell them for cars) and cut it to size or you
can spend the bucks to purchase pre-made beaded coverers. Some riders have had great
success using a sheepskin on the seat, to keep air circulating, but
I've tried both, beads seem to work best.
So is this a big problem? Only if you get it. Imagine dreading the
next days ride. You can buy pillows, sit on a hotel pillow you
borrowed from the hotel, and put baby cream all over your butt, it
won't help. So prevent it to begin with. Take it from a guy who's
walked funny for a week after a ride through Death Valley. Go ahead,
make fun of the beaded seat - I can take that. |
