Aprilia RSVR finally has a Rider custom seat!

[MotoGirl]

Well after two months of owning my RSVR 1000, I've finally put a Rider custom seat on it! I'd intended to do this since day one and simply haven't got around to it.

When I first bought the bike, I asked other KB members for ideas about what I should put on my seat. I wanted it to be different from my previous seat (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=29977&highlight=girl%27s+new+seat) and someone suggested I incorporate the Italian flag into my design.

At first I couldn't figure out how to do this because the original seat was red and the red part of the Italian flag wouldn't show on red vinyl. :spudwhat: So instead of ditching the Italian idea, I decided to replace the red vinyl with charcoal.

I had already modified the foam in the seat to try and lower the bike for my short arse self. When we did this, we discovered a huge flaw in the foam about the size of a bread and butter plate. No wonder it had been uncomfortable!

For those of you who may be interested in something similar, this type of customisation (rider only) would cost about $170 + GST.

So far, the feedback has been very positive - what do you think?

The second to last picture is a Maisto model I imported and it's identical to my bike, including the blue wheels! :rockon:
The last picture is the flaw in the foam.

[James Deuce]

That is quite frankly, superb.

[Her_C4]

Superb indeed it is :gob:

[Colapop]

But... but ... it's not in the shape of my hands... (it's still pretty cool though)

[Ghost_Bullet]

Simple but very nice, the red accent at the rear edge and rsv lettering is sweet :first:

[MotoGirl]

Simple but very nice, the red accent at the rear edge and rsv lettering is sweet :first:

Great! That's exactly what I was trying to achieve.

[Quartermile]

Looks kick ass, looks like eveyone else feels the same, though I must say I like the Corona guy on Cajuns:D

[Trudes]

Very cool, looks comfy too, awesome! :rockon:
You guys may have a GSXR seat sent through soon too!

[_intense_]

thats horn mate. how to make one suitable for a j-bike with the same theme? i mean as in japanese not italian..

[Kendog]

For those of you who may be interested in something similar, this type of customisation (rider only) would cost about $170 + GST.

That is hot :yes:

Can you send me an estimate for something similar on my bike with foam replaced.

Thanks.

[saul]

That ties through very nicely. :yes:

Good job well done:sunny:

[kawa10]

looks really good. ill reserve final decision till after test ride to check for comfort.

[MotoGirl]

looks really good. ill reserve final decision till after test ride to check for comfort.

You may have had the privilege or riding my Gixxer, but you'll be lucky to get near this bike!

[MotoGirl]

thats horn mate. how to make one suitable for a j-bike with the same theme? i mean as in japanese not italian..

Easy - just reuse the logo from your bike. Even better, you can use any logo you like.

[macmotortrimmer]

That is hot :yes:

Can you send me an estimate for something similar on my bike with foam replaced.

Thanks.

Hi Nigel,
The cost for redoing your GSX-R seat, including remodelling the foam will range from $160-200. The exact price will depend on what type of embroidery you want, i.e. how complex it is and whether our embroidery place already has your logo or needs to digitise it.
If you'd like to discuss your seat further, you can contact respond to this PM, email mac@trimit.co.nz, or phone 07-578-7903.
regards Mac

[Waylander]

HAd my doubts when you first described this to me (thought you meant the whole seat was gonna be red white nd green:sick:)

But that looks sweet as!!

[flame]

NICE ONE:yes: looks great motogirl, suits the bike so much better than the red seat.

[MotoGirl]

NICE ONE:yes: looks great motogirl, suits the bike so much better than the red seat.
Cheers!
I saw a nice white RSV today at Strada. I'm sure it'd suit that one too :rofl: That bike is in good nick!

[flame]

Cheers!
I saw a nice white RSV today at Strada. I'm sure it'd suit that one too :rofl: That bike is in good nick!

Yer....tis a niiiccce bike :yes: it had lota loving. I thought they would have sold it by now. Would love to have put that on the track.......be a shame to see it all busted up though:dodge:

[NZsarge]

Girl... thats a sexy bike, seat is pretty cool too. I thought it cost more to have Rider modify a seat, I might have to look into this.

[Cajun]

Girl... thats a sexy bike, seat is pretty cool too. I thought it cost more to have Rider modify a seat, I might have to look into this.

Single seats are cheaper than a dual type of seat.

[MotoGirl]

HAd my doubts when you first described this to me (thought you meant the whole seat was gonna be red white nd green:sick:)


Damn, that never even occurred to me! I'll bear it in mind for my next one, NOT!

[Nicksta]

nice seat MG.... hopefully i'll be ordering one for my Gix when i come home from the usa.... for the same reason as you... need it lower!

[MotoGirl]

nice seat MG.... hopefully i'll be ordering one for my Gix when i come home from the usa.... for the same reason as you... need it lower!

Cool, at least you know we are experts at lowering bikes!
We still need to adjust the RSV's shock to get it another inch lower for me. Sucks to be short :doh:

[flame]

and a huueeeeege recomendation, when ya start punting it hard do MAKE SURE you have a steering dampner fitted if ya havn't already..........seemed like the slightest rise with a bump at pace made my one buck like a broncho on P! worst tank slappers Ive ever come accross.

[Toaster]

Great seat! I don't need one on my 109 but it does look cool. Great trick fittin' ya bike in that little toy box now (hic!)

[MotoGirl]

and a huueeeeege recomendation, when ya start punting it hard do MAKE SURE you have a steering dampner fitted if ya havn't already..........seemed like the slightest rise with a bump at pace made my one buck like a broncho on P! worst tank slappers Ive ever come accross.

Cheers for that! We've already ordered the Ohlins damper and just need to get it fitted.

[MotoGirl]

Great trick fittin' ya bike in that little toy box now (hic!)
haha plastic aside, one could almost believe it was the same bike!

[Macktheknife]

Great work, MG, lovin it, especially like the red trim.
Now I just need to find a design that will work for my bikes and get down to see you guys.

[Kendog]

Possible seat design (excuse the crappy photo shop effort)

[unclfkgbully]

:gob: very very nice seat!!
are you able to add height to the seat?? also can you change density of foam?? ie softer, firmer??
also how long will it take approx.. cheerz
daza:Punk:

[DMNTD]

:gob: very very nice seat!!
are you able to add height to the seat?? also can you change density of foam?? ie softer, firmer??
also how long will it take approx.. cheerz
daza:Punk:

Yep,yep and yep :yes:
Just had mine redone by Mac (same place as where MG had hers done) and I couldn't be happier. Has completely transformed my riding comfort especially over a longer distance.
Highly recommended :sunny:

[unclfkgbully]

Yep,yep and yep :yes:
Just had mine redone by Mac (same place as where MG had hers done) and I couldn't be happier. Has completely transformed my riding comfort especially over a longer distance.
Highly recommended :sunny:
How long did it take??
daza:Punk:

[DMNTD]

How long did it take??
daza:Punk:

I live local so was a simple matter of dropping it off and picking it up later in the arvo.
In that time the seat had its foam replaced and recovered.

Click on MotorGirl's sig for Mac's contact details and if organised right it would take too long to coordinate a courier to n from for you.

[unclfkgbully]

cheerz hairy legs will do.
by the way hows the fishin up there lately?
daza:yes: