A girl's new seat

[MotoGirl]

I've been procrastinating for the past 6 months about getting myself a Rider seat. The problem wasn't deciding whether to get one - it was deciding what to get done. After all, "Daddy" is Mr McDonald Motor Trimmer (www.trimit.co.nz) so I could get whatever I wanted.
It HAD to be different to anything we've ever done before and, being a girl's bike, it had to scream out "girl".
Finally, and after much frustration, I managed to make a decision. What do ya reckon, does it say "girl" to you?

[Highlander]

MotoGirl embroidered on the back is a give away, but you'd have to be pretty close or parked to see it.

Looks good.

[N4CR]

That's a fuckin hot seat!... NICE!

How much roughly was it?

[MotoGirl]

re: price, I get "family discount". We're still working on our pricing structure for this type of design.

We've built up the rear of the seat (my arse doesn't use that part anyway) - this is where the Motogirl logo is. We've also built up the front of the seat to stop me sliding forward into the tank. I deliberately chose a smooth vinyl so I can easily move off the seat when I just want to nail it.

It still looks sporty and the comfort is far superior to the standard seat!

[ZeroIndex]

that is pretty.. I love the MotoGP style that MotoGirl is embroided :)

[Madness]

Those Rider Seats look wicked. I have one on my wish list, the factory ZZR seat gets a bit painful after a few hundred K's.

[kiwifruit]

looks nice!

[ZeroIndex]

Those Rider Seats look wicked. I have one on my wish list, the factory ZZR seat gets a bit painful after a few hundred K's.
my Kinetic gets rather painful when just heading on a straight road.. it's one of those seats that likes to be 'moved around in'

[Skyryder]

I've been procrastinating for the past 6 months about getting myself a Rider seat. The problem wasn't deciding whether to get one - it was deciding what to get done. After all, "Daddy" is Mr McDonald Motor Trimmer (www.trimit.co.nz) so I could get whatever I wanted.
It HAD to be different to anything we've ever done before and, being a girl's bike, it had to scream out "girl".
Finally, and after much frustration, I managed to make a decision. What do ya reckon, does it say "girl" to you?

Sure does. It's that V look that's the give away. That's courtesy of the Da Vinci Code.

Skyryder

[Nicksta]

damn, nice seat.... looks really good... i'll be heading your way when i need mods done to my next bike's seat.... your dad thought about a kiwibiker deal??

[MotoGirl]

Those Rider Seats look wicked. I have one on my wish list, the factory ZZR seat gets a bit painful after a few hundred K's.
One of our model seats (that we take away to shows etc) is purple and orange and it looks AWESOME. Previous to my own seat, I think my all-time favourite is from on a customer's blackbird, which has the CBR1100XX logo embroidered on it.

We're currently playing with taking shapes from the bike and using them on the seat. Although that picture doesn't show it, the silver on the seat is the same as the decals on the tank.

[inlinefour]

Does it improve the comfort level on longer rides at all?

[Zed]

Yes it screams femininity!!! Nice workmanship. :love:

I've been thinking about getting your dad to do my seat too, more to make it extra comfortable than anything, your hubby said it would be a marked improvement cos the Honda foam is inferior...still deciding if I can be bothered?

[Toast]

Yes it screams femininity!!! Nice workmanship. :love:

I've been thinking about getting your dad to do my seat too, more to make it extra comfortable than anything, your hubby said it would be a marked improvement cos the Honda foam is inferior...still deciding if I can be bothered?

Pfft, toughen up eh, which part of 'Fire-blade' made you think it would be comfortable to sit on?

[Motig]

Looks really good, makes it just that little bit different from everybody else:yes:

[Mr. Peanut]

Haha, you guys are pussies :nya:

















So how much were they again?

[MotoGirl]

Does it improve the comfort level on longer rides at all?
Absolutely! The problem with the stock seats is that the foam is too soft, and therefore, it doesn' absorb any impact, which leaves you feeling sore.

I spent all day on the bike yesterday and it is significantly better than stock. Go to www.trimit.co.nz and check out the testimonials.

[MotoGirl]

Yes it screams femininity!!! Nice workmanship. :love:

cos the Honda foam is inferior...still deciding if I can be bothered?
I found my VTR quite comfortable.. THEN the foam wore out and I couldn't ride for 30mins without jumping around. Unfortunately, I wrote off the VTR the day after getting my custom seat :bye:. But for that one day I was very comfortable!

[DemonWolf]

Looks great.. would be interested to know how more comfortable it would be.. as others have asked.. especially on long trips.

Other than that, yeah it looks mint!

[MotoGirl]

I got the bike back on Friday night and spend all yesterday on it. After 4 hours sitting on the bike, I still had loads of feeling in my butt and could have easily whipped around the mamaku block on the way home.

These babies enable you to do 500+ km without getting sore. This is because you know where the seat puts pressure on you, so that's the part of the seat you change. If you can reduce any pressure points, then it's a given that your seat is going to be more comfortable. My seat basically gave a wedgie so I raised the front a touch. I'm not in a touring position - just not sliding into the tank/my undies anymore!

The change to my seat also means that I don't have to perch on the front of it anymore. I'm only 5'4" so previously, I had to sit on the lowest part of the seat (around town) incase I needed to stop in a hurry. Otherwise, I'd never reach the ground! Now I can sit in a more comfortable position on the seat because it's that little bit lower.

[Waylander]

I've been procrastinating for the past 6 months about getting myself a Rider seat. The problem wasn't deciding whether to get one - it was deciding what to get done. After all, "Daddy" is Mr McDonald Motor Trimmer (www.trimit.co.nz (http://www.trimit.co.nz)) so I could get whatever I wanted.
It HAD to be different to anything we've ever done before and, being a girl's bike, it had to scream out "girl".
Finally, and after much frustration, I managed to make a decision. What do ya reckon, does it say "girl" to you?
AHA!!! Now I know who you are.

[MotoGirl]

AHA!!! Now I know who you are.
Took ya long enough hehe. How did that date work out?

[Waylander]

Took ya long enough hehe. How did that date work out?
Not well but shit happens.

[Kendog]

That's an awesome seat!!:gob: "Dad" did a great job. I love mine too, he's a very talented man.:niceone:
Mrs KD

[MotoGirl]

I love mine too, he's a very talented man.:niceone:
Mrs KD

How is your seat stacking up to expectations? Alot of people have asked how much the comfort level differs betwen your stock seat and custom seat.

[Kendog]

How is your seat stacking up to expectations? Alot of people have asked how much the comfort level differs betwen your stock seat and custom seat.

My hubby still has his stock seat on his hornet and hates riding my bike because my seat is so much more comfy, he's saving his $$ now for one too!
I love it, never get a sore ass, love being able to "scoot" back and have the back of the seat there as an extra "secure" feeling too.
Also makes my bike look so much sexier than a stock seated Hornet, just looks a bit different.
I orginally got it done to shave a bit of height off the seat, but didn't really lower it enough and ended up paying for a new shock to fix the problem, but love my seat anyway, glad I got it, and recommend these to everyone, especially anyone who does a lot of longer rides, or gets a sore ass or has hip problems!

[MotoGirl]

I'm the same with my seat - I like it to look sexy and different!
I replaced the seat cover on my VTR (just plain black with the embroidered Firestorm logo) and it was original, well, for about a week! A guy saw it in a brochure and said "I want that seat!" so then mine wasn't original anymore :(
It doesn't bother me too much because we use our own seats to experiment...

[Coyote]

It's not thaaat girly. It's not pink enough and doesn't have the playboy bunny :p

[MotoGirl]

It's not thaaat girly. It's not pink enough and doesn't have the playboy bunny :p
Hmm.... :niceone: Maybe I can use that idea for the NEXT seat

[Coyote]

Hmm.... :niceone: Maybe I can use that idea for the NEXT seat
And instead of 'Motogirl', replace it with 'Rich Bitch' or 'Sexy Bitch', anything that'll give guys the impression that you're easy

Oh, and get a big bore exhaust. I was thinking of getting a truck exhaust, debaffle it and fit it onto my RG

[MotoGirl]

And instead of 'Motogirl', replace it with 'Rich Bitch' or 'Sexy Bitch', anything that'll give guys the impression that you're easy
haha I'm SURE that'll please Cajun :blip:


Oh, and get a big bore exhaust. I'll get rid of the Yoshis and fit something that puffs pink smoke.

[Coyote]

I'll get rid of the Yoshis and fit something that puffs pink smoke.
No, no, keep the Yoshis. Japanese writing on the back is highly fashionable. But the pink smoke is genius, I like your thinking

[Zed]

Pfft, toughen up eh, which part of 'Fire-blade' made you think it would be comfortable to sit on?The 'Honda' part dude! :yes:

[igor]

having the colour change run along the panty line so no discomfort

[beyond]

And here me thinks this thread was about Lap Dancing. :)

Must be getting old aye? :bye: