Saddlemen Explorer Gel Seat for the M50: Got it TODAY?! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

dj110965 · 07-03-2007, 11:37 PM

I received the new saddlemen explorer seat. I will try to road test it tomorrow. So far, the seat seems very hard. I hope it will soften up a bit. The passenger seat is much bigger compared to stock.

I will try to update you with more information by this weekend.

dj110965 · 07-04-2007, 12:20 PM

This seat is an improvement over stock for the passenger. Much wider for the passenger. I guess this will make the wife happier. Little improvement for the driver. It does seem to absorb bumps better than stock. The instructions state the seat will break in over time to provide greater comfort. The seat does have a better back support for the driver.

I believe I would sell the seat.

devilboy26 · 07-04-2007, 02:34 PM

Corbin was the only way to go for me! Living in the heart of the Sunshine State, the Saddleman Gel seat would ROAST the
BOYS
Seat is firm but comfortable and has been on for about 1000 miles.
There is NO pain even on 200 mile rides.

serhan · 07-04-2007, 07:46 PM

How easy was it to install the explorer? Also do you have any pictures?

Thanks again.

dj110965 · 07-04-2007, 11:35 PM

The installation was actually very simple. I removed the one bolt on the passenger seat (rear). Removed two bolts from the front of the passenger seat. Both seats slide right off. The new seat went on by only installing the one rear bolt.

srt03 · 07-05-2007, 11:39 AM

I went with the Corbin mainly b/c I didn't want to wait a month for the back order on the saddlemen. I like the Corbin more and more everyday. It does push you a little farther up on the bike but overall not to bad. Next step is Johnskits forward controls.

serhan · 07-05-2007, 10:31 PM

Thanks again for the useful info, I think first chance I get I will order one of these.

07-03-2007, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
dj110965 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Suzuki M109R Red Location: Arkansas Posts: 197	Saddlemen Explorer Gel Seat for the M50: Got it TODAY?! I received the new saddlemen explorer seat. I will try to road test it tomorrow. So far, the seat seems very hard. I hope it will soften up a bit. The passenger seat is much bigger compared to stock. I will try to update you with more information by this weekend. __________________ May the good Lord keep his hands on each and everyone of us!

07-04-2007, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
dj110965 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Suzuki M109R Red Location: Arkansas Posts: 197	Rode about 100 miles this morning! 2up This seat is an improvement over stock for the passenger. Much wider for the passenger. I guess this will make the wife happier. Little improvement for the driver. It does seem to absorb bumps better than stock. The instructions state the seat will break in over time to provide greater comfort. The seat does have a better back support for the driver. I believe I would sell the seat. __________________ May the good Lord keep his hands on each and everyone of us!

07-04-2007, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
devilboy26 In Training Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2008 Victory Vision Tour Premium Steel Grey Location: Central Florida Posts: 147	Corbin was the only way to go for me! Living in the heart of the Sunshine State, the Saddleman Gel seat would ROAST the BOYS Seat is firm but comfortable and has been on for about 1000 miles. There is NO pain even on 200 mile rides. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ride Safe with a HARD STIFF One!

07-04-2007, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
dj110965 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Suzuki M109R Red Location: Arkansas Posts: 197	Explorer Seat Installation Very Simple The installation was actually very simple. I removed the one bolt on the passenger seat (rear). Removed two bolts from the front of the passenger seat. Both seats slide right off. The new seat went on by only installing the one rear bolt. __________________ May the good Lord keep his hands on each and everyone of us!

07-05-2007, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
srt03 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Redmond, Wa Posts: 66	I went with the Corbin mainly b/c I didn't want to wait a month for the back order on the saddlemen. I like the Corbin more and more everyday. It does push you a little farther up on the bike but overall not to bad. Next step is Johnskits forward controls. __________________ 2006 M50 Black Debaffled Sissy Bar w/rack Corbin Dual Tour Seat John's Kit's forward controls 2004 M6 GTO Flowmaster Catback w/resonator delete 8000k HID kit Predator tuner K&N CAI 318whp and 337wtq (before tune)

07-04-2007, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
serhan Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 08 FJR 1300A Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 69	How easy was it to install the explorer? Also do you have any pictures? Thanks again.

07-05-2007, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
serhan Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 08 FJR 1300A Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 69	Thanks again for the useful info, I think first chance I get I will order one of these.

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