Ok so I have a question for all the Airhawk users. I just got a medium size airhawk 2 to try on my Yamaha comfort gel seat. like many of you I have tried some of the after market seats. I haven't tried any of the custom made seats but I have had some discomfort on all these other seats including the stock seat. I would really consider the Russels day long seat but with my 28" inseam I really worry about getting a foot on the ground and the price is pretty steep. So this brings me to my question. Sitting on the airhawk does have a funny floating sensation. Which I guess can be a strange feeling on a motorcycle. So you long time users do you get use to the Airhawk over time?
Like Bob mentioned, proper inflation is the key here. Properly inflated, the Airhawk looks deflated...if you press your palm into the middle of the Airhawk, your hand should go flat to the seat. The trick is to give yourself just enough air to hold your cheeks about 1/4" off the seat....if you rock side to side, you should still feel the air moving from chamber to chamber. Any more than that and it'll feel uncomfortable and unsteady (like you're going to roll off the seat). Once you have that proper inflation, you'll feel just as steady as riding on a normal seat. I use my Airhawk full time in the twisties and everywhere else without trouble. It's somewhat tricky to find that sweet spot, but once you have it, it's butter.
Tip - Direct, sustained sunlight on Airhawk will temporarily inflate it (e.g. stopping for lunch)...it takes a few minutes to get back to normal once you resume riding.