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Forum index -   Wanna buy: Which seat woud you buy?
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mconnell
MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)

   

Joined: 23 Jun 2010
Posts: 56
Location: Mustang, OK

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:46 pm Reply with quote

I'd like to get a different seat for my '07, but I want to get some opinions first. My primary complaints with the stock rider seat is that it is too slick and a little hard for longer trips.
I don't want to add much height with a new seat. I'm 5'8", but have fairly long legs for my height. I've lowered my bike a little, and I'm pretty happy with the ride height that I have now.
What do you guys think?

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SpeedwayRN
MTS: Not specified

   

Joined: 01 Apr 2006
Posts: 2019
Location: Texas

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:09 pm Reply with quote

I would have a local upolsterist (sp?) make what you want. It can be done for way less than a Corbin or Sargent. There are a lot of seat makers out of work now that the Chopper has died. Find who does motorcycle restoration work and they should be able to help you find someone locally.

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falcofred
MTS: 2010 1200S (Red)

   

Joined: 09 Jul 2004
Posts: 731
Location: N.E. Tennessee

PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:43 pm Reply with quote

Sargent seat for me, I did thousand of miles on my 04 with a Sargent.
You used to be able to send your stock seat to Sargent and have it custom made, I'm not sure if that is still available.
Sargent customized my 91 ST1100 seat by taking out the slope to the tank and moving the passenger hump back 1". That was an amazing improvment for me. I'm tall and it kept me from sliding down to the tank and gave me more fore / aft room also.

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scottstrada
MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)

   

Joined: 09 Mar 2007
Posts: 113

PostPosted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:50 am Reply with quote

SpeedwayRN wrote:
I would have a local upolsterist (sp?) make what you want. It can be done for way less than a Corbin or Sargent. There are a lot of seat makers out of work now that the Chopper has died. Find who does motorcycle restoration work and they should be able to help you find someone locally.


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DR14
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 09 Jul 2007
Posts: 487
Location: Redondo Beach, CA

PostPosted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:24 am Reply with quote

http://www.rickmayercycle.com/
Love the seat he made for my Multi!

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ken w
MTS: 2009 1100S (Red)

   

Joined: 19 Aug 2009
Posts: 139
Location: davenport

PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:54 am Reply with quote

I went with DP seats on my '09. On a hot day when parked, make sure you cover it. the 'gel' soaks up the heat and makes for a real warm ride. Picked up the seats from this site. kw
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leeb17
MTS: 2008 1100S (Red)

   

Joined: 18 Feb 2010
Posts: 31
Location: Gilroy, CA

PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:14 pm Reply with quote

Today I did my first ride with an Alaska Leather sheepskin seat cover. All I can say is wow! Very comfortable, no "hot" spots or numbness. I'm a believer. Once you go sheep you don't go back!
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H2O
MTS: 2009 1100S (White)

   

Joined: 25 Jun 2010
Posts: 97
Location: Chicago

PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:45 pm Reply with quote

Airhawk period.

By far the best way to go. Customizable with air,moves from bike to bike, cheap compared to a seat and much larger audience if you want to sell.
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mikejames
MTS: 2006 1000S DS (Black)

   

Joined: 11 Nov 2006
Posts: 52
Location: tavernier fl

PostPosted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:40 pm Reply with quote

Call Rick Mayer and ask him about seats I feel you'll be very satsfied. I have a Seargent with a 5/8" gel insert with a cut down seat to fit thr gel it works very well!
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potomacduc
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Black)

   

Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Posts: 3360
Location: VA, USA

PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:23 pm Reply with quote

If you're happy with the stock seat ergos but wnat more cushion and a bit mre grip, the DP seat is a good choice. It adds very little, if any, to the seat height. It is grippy enough to prevent unintended slippage, but not so grippy it makes moving around difficult. It is not super plush, but good enough for 2.5-3 hours in the saddle, which is about as long as I go between gas stops.
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bromike666
MTS: 2009 1100S (Black)

   

Joined: 16 Jun 2005
Posts: 317
Location: los angeles

PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:16 pm Reply with quote

H2O wrote:
Airhawk period.

By far the best way to go. Customizable with air,moves from bike to bike, cheap compared to a seat and much larger audience if you want to sell.


+1.... I bought a Airhawk and sheepskin cover from a fellow member and my ass thanked me. If I'm doing 100-150 miles I just sit on my DP gel seat. Anything more I put on the Airhawk and sheepskin.

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oren061000ds
MTS: 2006 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 05 Oct 2006
Posts: 22
Location: Norco,CA, USA

PostPosted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:37 pm Reply with quote

Talk to Nick at Rich's Custom Seats.
www.richscustomseats.com
They did my seat. I never even think about it anymore. Used to be a pain in the a$$ after about 45 minutes. No more. I don't know if height will be an issue - I told him not to worry about it (34" inseam here). Now my bike is not for the short of leg! I'm sure they can accomodate your height.
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