Gel aftermarket seats?

[Milts]

Bought a 2007 CBR1000RR on Tuesday, flew Wellington to Tauranga on Wednesday after work, rode it home and got in at 3am...

Lovely bike, exactly what I wanted.

BUT the seat is uncomfortable as fuck after four hours. Wrists, knees and back were fine but my arse hurt like hell (maybe that's the Honda effect?).

I'm looking at an aftermarket seat - something like this: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...1000-2004-2007

Has anybody used one of these before? I'm keen to know if...

• Seat height is the same - can barely touch the ground as is
• Comfort - are they really that much more comfortable?
• Durability - will I need to replace it in a years' time?

Keen to hear people's experiences...

[mossy1200]

Wrists, knees and back were fine but my arse hurt like hell (maybe that's the Honda effect?).



Keen to hear people's experiences...

[bogan]

Got one I made up, definitely comfier than the original, but I don't think it is much (if any) comfier than a well made memory foam seat. There is one minor downside, the weight, the gel pad is around a kilo iirc. And one major downside, these things have much higher heat capacity, don't leave a black one out in the sun on a hot day; and you'll be freezing your nuts off during early winter commutes.

[nzspokes]

This guy, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=579058574

Ive used him and the seat is great and very well made. Was just under $300.

A mate put me on to him for his SP1 which was cracking him. Cost $100 for re-padding and cover. He did a 700k ride on it with now problems.

[Milts]

Handy to know there's someone in NZ who can do it...

What's the deal with the memory foam you mentioned bogan? I've been looking at options online and the only 2 I can see are the Saddlemen on I linked to and one by Corbin.

[nzspokes]

Handy to know there's someone in NZ who can do it...

What's the deal with the memory foam you mentioned bogan? I've been looking at options online and the only 2 I can see are the Saddlemen on I linked to and one by Corbin.

Just on the saddlemen stuff. I got a saddlemen bag in November, its black. Or rather it was black. Its now a light blue heading for white. Crap.

[Milts]

Just on the saddlemen stuff. I got a saddlemen bag in November, its black. Or rather it was black. Its now a light blue heading for white. Crap.

Ouch. Good to know. That might answer the durability question...

[bogan]

Handy to know there's someone in NZ who can do it...

What's the deal with the memory foam you mentioned bogan? I've been looking at options online and the only 2 I can see are the Saddlemen on I linked to and one by Corbin.

I only looked at the materials side as I was DIY'ing it, memory foam is nicer than normal foam as it crushes down and provides a more constant force. Got a Corbin on my VFR though, and it is fucking nice, wider touring style though.

[pritch]

Rider Motorcycle Seats in Tauranga do custom bike seats, they did a seat for my VFR. They were well regarded on KB, give McDonald Motor Trimmers Ltd a call.

They don't particularly do gel but I'm not sure that's what you want. Sometimes firmer foam is better. There is a gel seat on my Triumph but it still gets uncomfortable after five hours or so.

[GrayWolf]

use a 'velcro strap, and elasticatedclips' removable gel seat pad... for long distance riding?? hell it's unbeatable... and gives the options for short trips as the bike only gets 'uncomfortable' over distances.

[Blackbird]

use a 'velcro strap, and elasticatedclips' removable gel seat pad... for long distance riding?? hell it's unbeatable... and gives the options for short trips as the bike only gets 'uncomfortable' over distances.

I used an Airhawk pneumatic pad on my Street Triple for the last 1000 miles in 24 hours event I did and it was outstanding. I think I paid $130 for it ex-USA. The Rider brand seat I had on the Blackbird was superb for comfort but from memory, it cost $530 8 years ago. The Airhawk pad doesn't look as good as the Rider seat but it does the job more economically!

[Banditbandit]

Harden up (fuck'n honda riders !!!!)

[pritch]

The Rider brand seat I had on the Blackbird was superb for comfort but from memory, it cost $530 8 years ago.

The CBR seat is tiny compared to the one on the Blackbird, or the one on my VFR. It's only a bit bigger than a postage stamp wherein possibly lies his problem?
Anyhoo he now has several avenues to explore.

[Zapf]

I used an Airhawk pneumatic pad on my Street Triple for the last 1000 miles in 24 hours event I did and it was outstanding. I think I paid $130 for it ex-USA. The Rider brand seat I had on the Blackbird was superb for comfort but from memory, it cost $530 8 years ago. The Airhawk pad doesn't look as good as the Rider seat but it does the job more economically!

2nd ed.

Have tried gel seats and sheepskins. Spent 6 months everyday on a Ducati. Airhawk was the best, its adjustable and can be packed away easily.

Get one.

[nzspokes]

2nd ed.

Have tried gel seats and sheepskins. Spent 6 months everyday on a Ducati. Airhawk was the best, its adjustable and can be packed away easily.

Get one.

Ive tried one. You lose all connection with the bike.