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Honda ST1300 Section => Seats & Windscreen Modifications ST1300 => Topic started by: Zanz1bar on October 11, 2020, 08:23:26 PM

Title: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: Zanz1bar on October 11, 2020, 08:23:26 PM

Looking for opinions on After Market Seats, All other Bikes I've had I put Mustang Vintage Seats on.

Thought I'd ask what others have and what they think of them for long  distance comfort.
TIA

Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: StinkyPete on October 11, 2020, 08:41:16 PM

I fitted a Sargent rider and pillion seat set to my 2008 ST1300.   It was flatter and wider than the OEM, and a little harder, but significantly more comfortable.   I eventually fitted a sheepskin cover which added to the comfort.    With that setup, I rode many long days and long distances.   See  https://www.sargentcycle.com.au/contents/en-uk/p37918.html (https://www.sargentcycle.com.au/contents/en-uk/p37918.html)

My current bike is a BMW R1200RT and I've had a custom Russel Daylong seat made, and it very good indeed.   See https://day-long.com/ (https://day-long.com/)

I know that there are other aftermarket or modification options, but these are the two that I have experience with, and would recommend either.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: Zanz1bar on October 12, 2020, 12:21:38 AM

My other "Wish is a Backrest,  had them on every bike and find it is a must.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: Chris J on October 12, 2020, 07:18:43 PM

I have a Sargent, rode 400km the other day,  very happy with the standard and comfort,  priced around $850

 :blk13

Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: DavidP on October 12, 2020, 09:45:03 PM

+1 on the Russell day long, and Lane loves it as well. Lots of town work is interesting as the "wings" can get in the way for short people (not a prob for me at 193cm)

Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: Shiney on October 15, 2020, 09:08:21 PM

I'm another one that recommends the Russel Daylong, by far and away the best seat the wife and I have ever had :thumbsup
Well worth the money imho :runyay

Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: prricey on March 19, 2024, 10:41:29 AM

I have a sergeant. Whilst quite good I'm putting a sit and fly cover on just for that extra bit of comfort. I like the airflow on the mesh type covers. 

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Title: Re: Aftermarket Seat
Post by: Shiney on March 22, 2024, 09:33:14 AM

We just had seats modified by MJM in Goulburn NSW.
After riding with them for a couple of thousand km I find them equivalent to the Russel Daylong seats I had (and cheaper :grin)