DL 650 seat

[hawkeye]

Anyone have any thoughts about best seat replacement for V Strom 650?
Stock seat gets kind of tough after 100 miles or so.

Also wondering about front pegs.

Thanks.

[sparrow]

I was thinking of swapping mine out with the DL1000 seat for the added height. Sounds like they're interchangeable. Although I haven't heard how it rides after a 100 miles.

[DR-RON]

The dl650 seat is ok but for longer trips i used an air hawk when i borrow my Roomy's dl650.

[hawkeye]

hey! thanks for the note. off to the web for a search. I'll check back in with a report.

[Mr.V]

I have a DR650SE,and that seat was like sitting on a 2x6,,called Sargent Cycle and had them make me a new one, so far so good,they listened and made me what I wanted.
MrV

[jre]

Some people really like the Corbin seats (www.corbin.com). They are a little pricey but offer backrests etc. I don't own one so I can't vouch for their comfort.

[wavyredlaurie]

I've done over 100 miles on my stock DL650 seat, and it seems okay to me. I'm going to add a beaded seat to mine, both for riding in rain, and also to cool my hot buns a little (my riding pants are way warm). I figure it'll really give the bike a classy look, too

I'm doing a 200 mile ride next week, so we'll see how it goes!

[sparrow]

Man, that Corbin seat looks sweet. Although it looks like the seat height is 32" which is slightly lower than the stock DL650 seat (32.3"). I guess it would be perfect you had a DL1000 (seat at 33.1) and wanted to drop the seat height down.

Still looking to raise my seat up at this point.

-Sparrow

[cyclerama]

I have the DL1000 seat on my DL650. I'm on my tip toes.

I got a Corbin and it is basically the same height as the DL650 seat----I am on the balls of my feet. It was the cheapest seat I could find in aftermarket. I'd like to try a Russell, but don't know anyone who has one and they are REALLY expensive; plus you have to send them your stock seat for them to rebuild.

[Wabbit44]

Bought my 650 V-Strom in red on 7/12/05. Had my share of a lot of different mounts, but this one sits like a BMW R1150RT. If you have not put at least 1,000 miles on your bike, then don't think about swapping out the seat just yet... you should break it in a bit more. Just my humble opinion. At first ride mine seemed a bit stiff, but even after only 200 miles I can tell it's trying to mold to me a bit already.

Suzuki does offer a Gel seat, and remarkably enough it's the cheapest replacement seat I have seen (@ $165.00) .

Also, it's a HELL of a lot cheaper to take your seat to an upholsterer and have it refit! They do it cheap... most times for $60-$80 and use better foam than you have on the stock seat. They can make it taller, shorter, shave it anyway you want it.

Sparrow, Suzuki makes a tall seat for the 650.

Stan...

[C2W?]

Replaced the OE seat 12K miles ago......Night and day difference for me. Stock seat = MonkeyButt @ 250-300 miles. Gel Seat = 600+ mile days EZ.

[JCBII]

Some of the more well known custom seat builders are as follows:

Rick Mayer

http://www.homestead.com/prosites-rmcycle/

Bill Mayer

http://billmayersaddles.com/october25homepage.html

Sergeant Cycle

http://www.sargentcycle.com/prodover.htm

Russell Day Long Custom Seats

http://www.day-long.com/

Corbin

http://www.corbin.com/


When I had my F650GS, I was seriously considering a seat from Rick Mayer, as he works as a critical care nurse and makes seats/padding for bed or wheelchair bound patients. So, in my opinion, the guy has to have some serious knowledge about the types of foams, gel pads, etc. for making a comfortable long distance seat.

However, I discovered that a cheap investment in a Sheepy Hollows wool seat cover made my seat downright comfortable for long distance trips. I did a 900+ mile trip once using this sheepskin cover, and had no significant problems (considering the mileage). I think there is a company called Alaska Leather that also makes a sheepskin cover. If you want to go cheap, this might be an option for you. Can't remember the exact price, but I think it cost me around $30 (it's been awhile now).