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Zanz1bar
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Aftermarket Seat
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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.
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Re: Aftermarket Seat
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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
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/
I know that there are other aftermarket or modification options, but these are the two that I have experience with, and would recommend either.
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Zanz1bar
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Re: Aftermarket Seat
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October 12, 2020, 12:21:38 AM »
My other "Wish is a Backrest, had them on every bike and find it is a must.
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Chris J
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Re: Aftermarket Seat
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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
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Re: Aftermarket Seat
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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)
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Re: Aftermarket Seat
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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
Well worth the money imho
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Re: Aftermarket Seat
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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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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
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