On the Toddling thread I mentioned I was trying out a couple of seat helpers. Here's my thoughts on them.did you try the padded seat cover?
The first is a Maddog seat cover. $20 Here it is on my BMr.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JMK7N8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The other helper is a Sheep skin pad. $40 Here it is on my XS2.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T93M6XR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Before leaving on the Iowa toddle I rode with each of them to make sure they were not a hindrance. Both passed that test.
I started out on the Iowa trip with just the Maddog on. 50ish smiles to Poopys where I met up with Gary. Seat felt fine. Left there rode about 60 smiles and stopped for gas. Seat was still feeling OK, but was ready to get off for a few minuets. Gassed up and Iron-butt Gary didn't stop again for 90+ miles. If he hadn't stopped I was about ready to knock him off his bike. The red fire ants had caught up with me. Filled tanks and I knew I had to go to Plan B. Added sheepskin pad on top of the Baddogg. Both attach to the bike with straps that go under the seat. I had modified the center Baddog strap to also work with the sheepskin pad. Didn't want to have to remove my saddlebags to get seat open. Rode 200 smiles to the rally stopping I think 3 more times. The sheepskin pad made a big difference. Much more comfortable. Red fire ants retreated a bit. Going home I just used the sheepskin pad. 400+ smiles no issues. But I also traveled using my preferred method. That is stopping every 50 to 70 smiles for a few minuets. A week after I got back I rode the BMr to Gary's house and back, 120ish smiles each way. I used just the Maddog, no problems. It seemed to work better on the BMr. Then again I stopped halfway each way for a few minuets.
I think each is well worth what they cost. On my XS2 the sheepskin is more than twice as good as the Maddog.
Next time I travel with Gary I may bring this along. We'll see how far he goes without air in his seat. Or I may buy some sort of air pad. If I do I'll post my thoughts on it.