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Coleman YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 48	Comfortable Seat 05/20/08 at 17:50:14 Yeh so I am tired of my tailbone hurting like all heck after riding for an hour. Can someone recommend a good seat replacement? I know a lot of people put on a sportster seat but I've heard good and bad things about them. I want something real comphy since I plan to put on a few miles this summer. So please suggestions
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Re: Comfortable Seat
Reply #1 - 05/20/08 at 18:03:58

I suppose a lot depends on your budget and abilities. My budget is slim, but I found that with a little patience, and a healthy sense of adventure, I was able to modify the Savage seat. It is now more comfortable than the chair I'm sitting in to type this, and cost about $20 for materials. It took quite a bit of time, due to having to figure things out, but I think I could do it again in 3-4 hours. You can see it here if you're interested in that route:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1210427096

That's the only experience I have in changing seats, for whatever it's worth. Others will have to tell you about seats from different bikes. I hope you find what you want, because that stock seat is a real pain.

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woodrt66 YaBB Newbies Offline O.K. Posts: 3 Belton, Tx Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #2 - 05/20/08 at 18:27:02 If you're serious about comfort, check out Gort's posts on H.D. seat with springs. Now that's comfort!
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OU812 Ex Member	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #3 - 05/20/08 at 19:46:15 I use these on all my bikes: http://www.alaskaleather.com/ Makes a world of difference on any seat. Go for the Long Cut.
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Re: Comfortable Seat
Reply #4 - 05/20/08 at 19:46:40

woodrt66 wrote on 05/20/08 at 18:27:02:

If you're serious about comfort, check out Gort's posts on H.D. seat with springs. Now that's comfort!

I've ridden for 4 hours on this seat, without pain or discomfort. The original Savage seat was good for 30 minutes, for me. It makes no difference how stiff your shock absorbers are, nor how much the bike vibrates. You are floating on long seat springs, mounted to a very comfy Police seat. Only thing is, with this seat there is no room for a back seat, and you must have at least a 30" leg inseam.

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Re: Comfortable Seat
Reply #5 - 05/20/08 at 20:44:53

woodrt66 wrote on 05/20/08 at 18:27:02:

If you're serious about comfort, check out Gort's posts on H.D. seat with springs. Now that's comfort!

Yeh I'd like to get one of those but... My woman sometimes rides with me and she might not want to sit on the fender.

How do the Sporters Seats that are Touring rate? They look like they are more comfortable with more padding.

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FreeSpirit Serious Thumper Offline Joy is my Compass ! Posts: 3823 North Georgia Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #6 - 05/21/08 at 01:16:28 Good Luck on getting one that's comfortable to you! There's many different seat mods and different seats out there. Some like one kind,some like another! My thinking is ....No two butts are just alike
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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #7 - 05/21/08 at 04:37:28 I think I'll just keep good ol' furbutt!
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OU812 Ex Member	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #8 - 05/21/08 at 05:16:01 Now that IS a sheepskin! Did you make that?
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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #9 - 05/21/08 at 07:13:05 Yep Seat evolution That sheepskin came from a carseat. I just got a new one from Ikea. Ludde Sheepskin A bit lighter in color. Haven't put it on yet, but should fit ok. And, it's a single piece instead of pieces sewn together.
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Re: Comfortable Seat
Reply #10 - 05/21/08 at 11:34:14

youzguyz wrote on 05/21/08 at 07:13:05:

Yep

Seat evolution

That sheepskin came from a carseat. I just got a new one from Ikea.
Ludde Sheepskin
A bit lighter in color. Haven't put it on yet, but should fit ok. And, it's a single piece instead of pieces sewn together.

Did you have to buy more than one, or is one enough to cover it all?

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Gary On A Savage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Only 15 mins riding could save you $$$ in Dr bills Posts: 941 Fresno, California Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #11 - 05/21/08 at 11:42:57 Youz... You still have the airhawk in your seat? If so, how do you like?
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Re: Comfortable Seat
Reply #12 - 05/21/08 at 11:59:14

NikoruWiriamu wrote on 05/21/08 at 11:34:14:

youzguyz wrote on 05/21/08 at 07:13:05:

Yep

Seat evolution

That sheepskin came from a carseat. I just got a new one from Ikea.
Ludde Sheepskin
A bit lighter in color. Haven't put it on yet, but should fit ok. And, it's a single piece instead of pieces sewn together.

Did you have to buy more than one, or is one enough to cover it all?

Just one Ludde Sheepskin. Should cover it all ok (driver and pillion), and my seats aren't shaped quite like stock anymore. The driver seat is lower, but wider. The pillion is higher.
I did have my son take my old seatcover sheepskin to the store to make sure he got a Ludde that was at least as big as that seatcover. I don't know if they come in various sizes.. or not. ( All sheep aren't the exact same size!!)

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Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut between the seat and the handlebars. Make sure yours isn't too tight or too loose.

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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #13 - 05/21/08 at 12:01:11 Gary On A Savage wrote on 05/21/08 at 11:42:57: Youz... You still have the airhawk in your seat? If so, how do you like? Yep.. still got it in there, still like it .. a LOT! Only had to adjust the pressure once. As others have said though.. each hiney is gonna want something different. This is what has worked for me!
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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: Comfortable Seat Reply #14 - 05/21/08 at 12:55:55 I think I found it....the PERFECT seat cover!! YES it is real sheepskin! (sheepskin.com)
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