Want to get an aftermarket seat for my 650L. After a couple of hours my butt is killing me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, was going to get a larger gas tank, probaby Acerbis. I have heard that some add on seats wouldn't work with some add on tanks.
650L aftermarket seat
Started by cypert2, Sep 24 2009 01:55 PM
12 replies to this topic
Posted 24 September 2009 - 01:55 PM
Want to get an aftermarket seat for my 650L. After a couple of hours my butt is killing me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, was going to get a larger gas tank, probaby Acerbis. I have heard that some add on seats wouldn't work with some add on tanks.
Posted 24 September 2009 - 06:43 PM
I bought a tall, soft foam kit from GUTS Racing:http://www.gutsracing.com/ and then shaved the roundness off to make a flat section with a step at the back.. Freeze the foam and use a large bread knife, then an orbital sander to shape. I like the flat top instead of the curve to spread the cheeks, so to speak.
I have a Baja Designs cover, but the guts gripper is cool and will be my next choice.
There is always the AWESOME Renazco:http://renazco.com/
Or the new player that I have seen:http://www.xpcracing.com/
Good luck and let us know what you get!
I have a Baja Designs cover, but the guts gripper is cool and will be my next choice.
There is always the AWESOME Renazco:http://renazco.com/
Or the new player that I have seen:http://www.xpcracing.com/
Good luck and let us know what you get!
Posted 25 September 2009 - 05:51 AM
I made my own gel seat to make it more comfortable and to lower the seat height.
I bought a 5/8" Akton Polymer gel pad, which can be cut and trimmed to size, then carved out a lot of foam with an electric carving knife. Reattached the cover with a pneumatic stapler.
Much more comfortable and I now sit at least an inch lower...
http://www.thumperta...achmentid=75484
http://www.thumperta...achmentid=75483
I bought a 5/8" Akton Polymer gel pad, which can be cut and trimmed to size, then carved out a lot of foam with an electric carving knife. Reattached the cover with a pneumatic stapler.
Much more comfortable and I now sit at least an inch lower...
http://www.thumperta...achmentid=75484
http://www.thumperta...achmentid=75483
Posted 25 September 2009 - 08:33 AM
wattner said:
I bought a tall, soft foam kit from GUTS Racing
I was planning to get both a foam kit and new seat cover from GUTS Racing next time I wear the seat out. Currently, I only need to ride the bike for about an hour for the seat to start bothering me. It normally takes six to eight hours on my other bike to reach that point.
Posted 25 September 2009 - 05:13 PM
Corbin makes a very comfortable and wide seat. Width = comfort IMO.
Posted 26 September 2009 - 06:06 AM
Corbin is an all day seat....just did Ouray to Moab and back and was ready for more, pleasd w/ it
Posted 26 September 2009 - 07:25 AM
Got a Corbin on mine. Im happy, its an all day seat as stated before...
Posted 26 September 2009 - 07:29 AM
khelton said:
Corbin is an all day seat....just did Ouray to Moab and back and was ready for more, pleasd w/ it
Will the Corbin fit with an Acerbis tank?
Posted 26 September 2009 - 11:48 AM
I had a seat made. lets just call it a corbin looking. I just told the shop what I wanted. Two days later and $80.00 it done. I have never used a corbin but it sure feels way better than stock. I am going on a 200 mile ride in a few hours. so Ill let you know how it works out. Ben
Posted 01 October 2009 - 10:32 PM
I've got a Corbin - really comfortable for long rides, but real flat and more street oriented. Nice bike Jonr3 and DirkD you definitely need a new seat...:moon:
