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Shea · 05-02-2006, 02:24 PM

No one offers an after market seat for my bike yet. It's not really too uncomfortable, but on rides longer than an hour or ones that I don't have any stops to adjust my pants and butt, it's a little harsh.

Any covers that I should look for that could help? Not sure I am into the wool look, but if that's all I can find, I'll deal with it for comfort's sake.

blackie1491 · 05-02-2006, 02:33 PM

There are shops that will add some more foam or build you a new seat using your seatpan.
Check yellow pages, check with your dealer for recommendations.

Shea · 05-02-2006, 02:38 PM

That's a good idea. I know of an excellent seamstress and auto interior person that would probably do an excellant job. Not sure if his cost will be really high though.

bat4255 · 05-02-2006, 02:50 PM

There are also "Gel Pads" and "Air Cushons" available, that can be set on the top of the seat, for occasional use.
I installed a Gel Pad "IN" my seat, by hollowing out the foam, to recieve the pad. Then re-applied the stock covering.

This works for me, but as stated, there are custom shops that can also do that.

05-02-2006, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	Need seat advice No one offers an after market seat for my bike yet. It's not really too uncomfortable, but on rides longer than an hour or ones that I don't have any stops to adjust my pants and butt, it's a little harsh. Any covers that I should look for that could help? Not sure I am into the wool look, but if that's all I can find, I'll deal with it for comfort's sake.

05-02-2006, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 29,100 miles as of 10-20-08 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 663	There are also "Gel Pads" and "Air Cushons" available, that can be set on the top of the seat, for occasional use. I installed a Gel Pad "IN" my seat, by hollowing out the foam, to recieve the pad. Then re-applied the stock covering. This works for me, but as stated, there are custom shops that can also do that. Last edited by bat4255; 05-02-2006 at 03:57 PM.

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05-02-2006, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,332	There are shops that will add some more foam or build you a new seat using your seatpan. Check yellow pages, check with your dealer for recommendations.

05-02-2006, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	That's a good idea. I know of an excellent seamstress and auto interior person that would probably do an excellant job. Not sure if his cost will be really high though.

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