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New seat fitted

9 posts Started 28 Jan 2012 Last recovered post 31 Jan 2012 Wayback Machine snapshot 1 Feb 2012

#1
I'm quite slim and I found that the original seat was too big and slippy for comfort especially when wearing Rukka pants.

I had a local firm of upholsterers bring the hump forward 1.5" and scoop out to fit a gel insert. The material is very grippy and the seat is now perfect.

It's a narrow seat which actually has a different base unlike most lowered options that are the same base with some upper trimming.

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Peter
#2
Your bike looks fantastic Peter! The white version really looks amazing, shame we never got it in the States. I definitely foresee a paint job in my future!

I'm actually a fan of the stock saddle and have come to appreciate the firmness and slipperiness that some don't. My best test of it came on a 950 mile day. I was truly comfortable for 700 miles, which I've determined is my personal max for a day's ride. After doing that, the typical 200 to 400 mile sport rides I regularly do are a walk in the park. For sportier riding, the slippery seat makes it so easy to move around. You basically change position without even thinking about it.

Your seat guy did a great job, the design really matches the lines of the bike well. Congrats!
#3
Many thnx. You should see my bass too :)
#4
Is it white and silver? :smile:
#5
sanemancured
Great looking seat. I tried the Honda lowered seat I'm not crazy about it.
#7
Wondering why we went to "fish" :woohoo: "BASS" Are those hiden string tentioners?
Any how....... That seat looks great, nice job.
#8
Ah, very nice! Love that it's headless too! Looks to be a great wood combination.
#9
Love the seat man. It matches your bicycle too!
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