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Message started by The Newstrums on 04/03/06 at 16:25:17

Title: WHAT'S THE BEST GEL SEAT FOR 2005 S40 ?
Post by The Newstrums on 04/03/06 at 16:25:17

After my first long-distance freeway trip on my S40, I realize I will be needing a gel seat. I'm not sure how many different options there are or what the best is, but any information would be greatly appreciated ???

After I do purchase one, I will be selling my perfect-condition ( barely 500 miles on it ) stock seat, if anyone is interested and can wait til I get the gel replacement.

Thanks,

Sarah

Title: Re: WHAT'S THE BEST GEL SEAT FOR 2005 S40 ?
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/03/06 at 17:37:19

I'm quite satisfied with the Suzuki pillowtop gel seat. I got mine from http://www.oneidasuzuki.com.

Title: Re: WHAT'S THE BEST GEL SEAT FOR 2005 S40 ?
Post by The Newstrums on 04/03/06 at 17:49:14

The prices look great, but I'm curious about the difference between the pillowtop and classic version ?

Title: Re: WHAT'S THE BEST GEL SEAT FOR 2005 S40 ?
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/04/06 at 10:18:55

The Newstrums wrote:

The prices look great, but I'm curious about the difference between the pillowtop and classic version ?

The pillowtop's a bit thicker with buttons in the middle.

Pillowtop:
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/files/details/d_4274.jpg

Classic:
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/files/details/d_4275.jpg

Title: Re: WHAT'S THE BEST GEL SEAT FOR 2005 S40 ?
Post by Ed_L. on 04/04/06 at 11:35:22

The pillowtop is better than the classic out of the two that Suzuki offers. I put the classic Suzuki gel seat on my '02 and still get some monkey butt on long rides. The pillowtop seat has a bit more padding and is thicker than the classic. The classic has a deeper "saddle" shape which prevents you from sliding you butt around on long rides, can't adjust your riding position for comfort. I'm not planning to buy a different seat but if I was to do it all over again I'd go for the pillowtop or something aftermarket. For the price of a new seat from Suzuki you should be able to get the stock one redone with more padding and some gel.