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Message started by Jimworx on 08/02/08 at 06:33:17

Title: S40 seat fit on 96 savage?
Post by Jimworx on 08/02/08 at 06:33:17

I was just wondering. Does a newer S40 seat fit on a 96 savage?

Title: Re: S40 seat fit on 96 savage?
Post by louie650 on 08/02/08 at 07:05:20

According to another website, the S40 seat fits on the Savage without any significant mod, just drilling a hole in the fender for the rear bolt. I have ordered an S40 gel seat and will let you know how it turns out.

Title: Re: S40 seat fit on 96 savage?
Post by louie650 on 08/11/08 at 10:19:28

I mounted an S40 gel seat on my '87 Savage. The S40 seat does not have the exact same curve as the Savage fender lines so I raised the front mounting bracket like a lot of people do. The sides bolt into the same frame tabs that the Savage seat uses.

After doing this, the rear seat was still a little high. There is plenty of flex in the seat to bring it down on the fender, so I drilled a hole for the rear seat tab and used a 1/4"X3/4" hex bolt to fasten the seat to the rear fender.

On my very first ride, the hex bolt vibrated right off. I have put on another bolt and cranked it down a little tighter. Hopefully, it will stay on this time. If not, I may need to go with a longer bolt and use a locking washer. I think there is plenty of clearance to do that.

Title: Re: S40 seat fit on 96 savage?
Post by FreeSpirit on 08/11/08 at 10:43:18

Are they more comfortable? :)

Title: Re: S40 seat fit on 96 savage?
Post by louie650 on 08/11/08 at 14:29:00

I like the S40 gel seat, but my stock seat had been shaved down by the previous owner so it didn't have much padding.