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Message started by jbrough7 on 11/02/05 at 02:33:23

Title: savage seat moved up and back!
Post by jbrough7 on 11/02/05 at 02:33:23

I've got my seat back and up three inches but I just can't decide if I'm more comfortable like that or not. Was thinking of having a girl i know sew a vinyl piece onto the seat to stretch out and cover the space up to the tank. that way i could keep my lunch in there but if that is done, then the suzi will have to stay that way....not sure if i want the permanent change or not.

crazy thing is, driving it for 10000 km. even with my knees in my face, i got kinda used to it that way and now everything else just feels weird.

maybe i should move the seat forward but still keep it up three inches? that would at least be some help.

Title: Re: savage seat moved up and back!
Post by DavidV on 11/02/05 at 06:15:45

How about some photos of your new seat and the brackets you made?

I'm considering changing the seat on mine. I've raised the front an inch, which helped a lot, but my feet still cramp a bit on a long ride. (I'm 5' 10"). Moving the seat's a lot cheaper than forward controls. Going to a spring-suspended seat might be more comfortable than the upholstered brick that came on the Savage.

Title: Re: savage seat moved up and back!
Post by jbrough7 on 11/02/05 at 06:55:07

Springs would be cool. Funny you should mention the pics--I'm thinking of doing some up tonight after work - Look under the heading Home Depot Savage - give you an idea of the kind of work I do!

Title: Re: savage seat moved up and back!
Post by DavidV on 11/02/05 at 07:29:44

If a project turns out ugly, I always call it a "prototype" or "proof of concept". Get the dimensions right with angle iron (the stuff for garage doors with lots of holes is great), all-thread or whatever's handy, then clean up the execution on the second try.

On this project I won't be cutting the bike, so it'll be easy to revert to stock.