SuzukiSavage.com - S40 seat replacement

dezertboy YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9 Lake Havasu, AZ Gender:	S40 seat replacement 06/11/13 at 16:14:07 Has anybody mounted an old 2 piece seat on the 05 and up S40's. Would like to be able to run the solo when I am by myself.
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Re: S40 seat replacement
Reply #1 - 06/11/13 at 23:20:30

No answer for while... so I'll chime in with my own personal lack of experience...
It has been done before... not by me...
You have the same front mount, same rear hook, and two side bolts...
You may have to drill a new hole in the fender for the front pillion bolt,... or,... just allow the front seat to hold the pill in place...
Either way,... it's a piddle...

Taking the pillion off,... just as with one piece seat, will leave some ugly electrics, wires, seat hook, and fender anomalies...
Deal with those as you like... many creative solutions if you give some thought...

Overall... yes you can...

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dezertboy YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 9 Lake Havasu, AZ Gender:	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #2 - 06/12/13 at 07:38:51 Thanks Serow. Going to relocate the electronics anyway, so that wont be an issue. Thanks for the info.
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JD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 21	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #3 - 06/12/13 at 20:43:30 anyone install a sportster seat?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28888 L.A. California Gender:	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #4 - 06/12/13 at 21:01:20 JD wrote on 06/12/13 at 20:43:30: anyone install a sportster seat? http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1161011205
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Steve H Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1223 Spartanburg, SC Gender:	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #5 - 06/13/13 at 18:21:50 How is it for comfort? Long rides not a problem anymore?
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28672 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #6 - 06/13/13 at 18:51:44 Sportsters come with a variety of seats... some are comfy,.. some suck...
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JD YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 21	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #7 - 06/14/13 at 15:30:37 verslagen1 wrote on 06/12/13 at 21:01:20: JD wrote on 06/12/13 at 20:43:30: anyone install a sportster seat? http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1161011205 Didnt he use a kit off ebay?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28888 L.A. California Gender:	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #8 - 06/14/13 at 17:39:14 JD wrote on 06/14/13 at 15:30:37: Didnt he use a kit off ebay? who he?
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pg Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 5273 In Transit	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #9 - 06/14/13 at 18:03:49 If you weren't aware Corbin makes a high quality seat that fits our bike. It is not cheap, but if you plan on riding that bike for an extended period of time it is worth it. Best regards.
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MWR06AZ YaBB Newbies Offline Glendale, AZ Posts: 16	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #10 - 06/17/13 at 21:52:38 I have the Corbin seat that is very comfy and looks awesome but I switched back to the stock because I don't like how it sits a bit lower. If you're under 6' it's a pretty good option. I am actually looking to get rid of it because it just sits in my closet.
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Todd James Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 238 Mansfield, Ohio Gender:	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #11 - 06/18/13 at 00:22:20 To: MWR06AZ Please check your email or forum messages. I sent you a note about your seat.
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Re: S40 seat replacement
Reply #12 - 06/18/13 at 04:26:58

I'm not tall 5'8" with a 31" inseam, but when I ride a good distance on my 07' I always feel like the saddle would be more comfortable a bit higher and slightly farther back along with being more curved in the center. I know everyone is shaped different, but I can't imagine you tall dudes being comfortable with the stock seat without extended forward controls. HMMM I might have to try my hand at making a custom seat next winter Roll Eyes

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MWR06AZ YaBB Newbies Offline Glendale, AZ Posts: 16	Re: S40 seat replacement Reply #13 - 06/18/13 at 09:47:25 I will shoot you an email, Todd. I have 4" forward controls and the stock seat on me gives it a pretty standard ride/feel. If the entire seat was the same height as the rear I would be extremely happy. For the lowest bike I have owned it's still really comfy, I've always had an eye for this bike and am pretty impressed.
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