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Hello All:
Just recently sent my OEM to Sargent for the “Revolution” seat. They basically install their foam and seat cover on your factory seat. I really did not like the OEM seat for basically two reasons
1. The seat had a fairly flat rider portion and in general seemed too hard and non-supportive. About an hour ride was all I could do without getting off the bike, before me bum was getting sore.
2. This second thing cause the most problem for me… I often had difficulties remaining towards the back portion of the seat, almost like I was sliding forward or had to put in extra gripping with my knees on the tank to prevent this sliding forward. Once I’m too far forward on the , comfort decreases, as I am taller rider with a 33.0 inseam. This creates more knee bend and generally more cramped riding position.
3. I went with the Sargent, because I had older Honda with them VFR-800 and ST1300, and found them more comfortable than the OEM seats.
4. So far I have limited riding time on the new seat, but I have actually found it to be worse rather than better. The cover material is much more slippery, than the Kawasaki OEM cover, so I actually slide forward much easier.
5. I cant speak to the supportiveness or comfort of the cushions yet, but I will comment on that after a few more hours in the saddle. The shape of the cushions is pretty similar to the OEM, I was hoping it would have a bit more of cup shape that holds you back, but not so.
The seat looks great and is well done, but I suspect a custom seat is in my future. I love so much about this bike, but the seat is real deal killer for a long term ownership of this ride. Perhaps a Russel Day Long is the next step, but I wont do that until after this riding season.
Comments and feedback encouraged.
Just recently sent my OEM to Sargent for the “Revolution” seat. They basically install their foam and seat cover on your factory seat. I really did not like the OEM seat for basically two reasons
1. The seat had a fairly flat rider portion and in general seemed too hard and non-supportive. About an hour ride was all I could do without getting off the bike, before me bum was getting sore.
2. This second thing cause the most problem for me… I often had difficulties remaining towards the back portion of the seat, almost like I was sliding forward or had to put in extra gripping with my knees on the tank to prevent this sliding forward. Once I’m too far forward on the , comfort decreases, as I am taller rider with a 33.0 inseam. This creates more knee bend and generally more cramped riding position.
3. I went with the Sargent, because I had older Honda with them VFR-800 and ST1300, and found them more comfortable than the OEM seats.
4. So far I have limited riding time on the new seat, but I have actually found it to be worse rather than better. The cover material is much more slippery, than the Kawasaki OEM cover, so I actually slide forward much easier.
5. I cant speak to the supportiveness or comfort of the cushions yet, but I will comment on that after a few more hours in the saddle. The shape of the cushions is pretty similar to the OEM, I was hoping it would have a bit more of cup shape that holds you back, but not so.
The seat looks great and is well done, but I suspect a custom seat is in my future. I love so much about this bike, but the seat is real deal killer for a long term ownership of this ride. Perhaps a Russel Day Long is the next step, but I wont do that until after this riding season.
Comments and feedback encouraged.
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