So, my seat has air bladders in it. There are 2 valves on the left hand side, one for the driver's and one for the passenger's seat. The way it works is that you push a little button in the center of the valve while seated to release air. If you push the valve button while lifting you butt off of the seat, it re-inflates.
The problem is that the driver's seat valve is broken so it deflates completely when I sit on it (and yes, it is the valve rather than a busted air bladder). At this point I'm thinking of just replacing the valve with some assorted bits and pieces that I have around the shop, but I'd love to know who made this seat and if replacement parts are available.
I've seen a listing in the classified section of this site that sounds like the same thing I have, but it doesn't identify the seat aside from calling it an Air Rider, which doesn't bring up anything useful on Google.
Seems that a bunch of people have these inserts, but I can't seem to find anyone who still sells them or parts for them.
Anyone have any ideas?
What seat do I have?
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CWN
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Re: What seat do I have?
Sounds like you have an AirRider seat
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Re: What seat do I have?
What you have is a reminder to stay on your diet! 
Seriously, sounds like an Air Rider. Check the hose connections for leaks, but you may have historied the bladder itself.
Seriously, sounds like an Air Rider. Check the hose connections for leaks, but you may have historied the bladder itself.
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WingNoob
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Re: What seat do I have?
Yeah, pretty sure it's an AirRider insert. Problem is, the company doesn't seem to exist, or at least they don't have a web presence that I can see.
I'm going to be looking at the seat valve this weekend to see if I can fix it. I might be able to swap the passenger and driver's valves since I don't carry a passenger.
Thanks to you both for the replies.
I'm going to be looking at the seat valve this weekend to see if I can fix it. I might be able to swap the passenger and driver's valves since I don't carry a passenger.
Thanks to you both for the replies.
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Re: What seat do I have?
How about pictures??? You have a rare accessory seat.
I threw away a Road sofa seat a week ago that was weather destroyed(cover and foam gone from sun damage, the valve also leaked). I saved the rider backrest as the cover was good and the valve still works. It is in my storage unit and I can't get in until tomorrow as today it's closed for the holiday here. I didn't get pictures of the valve side of the seat.
I was going to save the backrest to modify or change the bracket to put on my Ultimate seat, but could let the backrest go for $40 plus shipping if it will help you out. Are you sure it is the valve and not the bladder leaking?
I threw away a Road sofa seat a week ago that was weather destroyed(cover and foam gone from sun damage, the valve also leaked). I saved the rider backrest as the cover was good and the valve still works. It is in my storage unit and I can't get in until tomorrow as today it's closed for the holiday here. I didn't get pictures of the valve side of the seat.
I was going to save the backrest to modify or change the bracket to put on my Ultimate seat, but could let the backrest go for $40 plus shipping if it will help you out. Are you sure it is the valve and not the bladder leaking?
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