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I have done around 200 miles today on the new bike, Very uncomfortable to say the least. Can anybody tell me if the seat in the picture is a low seat? Or is it what would have been on originally? I will definatley think twice before i do any motorway miles again! The lunge thing all makes sense to me now!http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy125/armatage1/KGrHqRngE9jQuDlzRBPz4HHrew60_12.jpg
andrewsmith
07-05-12, 04:05 PM
Yep its been scooped
The original is flat
nope its the original for K3-4 as the subframe was higher so less loft at the back. scooped sets are more scooped at the front
andrewsmith
07-05-12, 04:12 PM
stand corected
What can be done to save my groin? Anybody have a link? Thanks
What can be done to save my groin? Anybody have a link? Thanks
This:
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GowerSV
07-05-12, 04:48 PM
What can be done to save my groin? Anybody have a link? Thanks
Well here's my solution - love it or hate it. I find the 800mm on my 2011 a bit low so I made a pad which is 20mm when compressed giving me a nice height rise. Made from two thicknesses of packing foam with a nonslip mat contact glued to the surface. I have ridden it for 50 miles and for me the handling of the bike improves. If you like to slide around on the saddle then it would be no good. I prefer to be planted around the tank. The non-slip mat makes it very safe without ties - you would be hard pushed to slide it. It could be used as a prototype to see if you like the new height. You could then get another seat made, buy a cheap original off ebay to remove staples and add packing or do this to your seat. Don't know if the commercial padded seats are higher but mine works great for me. When I stop it slips over the back wheel where a hugger might be and is virtually invisible to nosey eyes! Love it or hate it, as I say this is just one (cheap) solution to the problem. Pics here:
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc504/Radyr/DSCN25353.jpghttp://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc504/Radyr/DSCN25402.jpg
maviczap
07-05-12, 05:27 PM
Get your seat modified by getting more foam & a gel insert fitted
This guy does it, quick turnaround and a very good rep.
Cheaper than buying OEM gel seat
http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/
Jayneflakes
07-05-12, 05:42 PM
I spoke to a chap from Digger Custom Seats (http://www.diggerseats.co.uk/Home.html) in Newport and he quoted me £90 to rebuild my seat with good quality foam, suitable for touring and then recover both pilot and pillion in a matching material.
The work I saw him displaying did look very nicely finished and when I asked him what he would do to mine he stated that he would build up the front a little, re-pad the main saddle and give better foam to support the bum.
i would just like to say that it's the shape of a seat more than anything that determines it's comfort.
MJC-DEV
07-05-12, 05:47 PM
The SV is the most uncomfortable bike I've every had but its a great short range fun bike. I found that Buell pegs helps loads as they are about an inch lower than standard if you have long legs like me (6ft) and are a little cramped by the tiny SV size.
GowerSV
07-05-12, 06:56 PM
The SV is the most uncomfortable bike I've every had but its a great short range fun bike. I found that Buell pegs helps loads as they are about an inch lower than standard if you have long legs like me (6ft) and are a little cramped by the tiny SV size.
I'm 6' and don't find it too bad. Rather than lower the pegs I think a higher seat is a better option - higher gravity gives a bit more fall into a corner. It was designed partially with new/shorter riders in mind - other sportsbikes in the range have taller seat height. Having said this I find the SV handles pretty good anyway - changes are tweaks more than essential.
MJC-DEV
08-05-12, 07:06 AM
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy riding the SV but found my knees were very cramped. Lowering the pegs was easier than raising the seat but it was just enough to 'un-load' my knees.
Agree with the comment about other sportsbikes - sat on a Daytona 675 on Sunday and felt really perched on top rather than 'in' the SV.
GowerSV
08-05-12, 07:07 AM
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy riding the SV but found my knees were very cramped. Lowering the pegs was easier than raising the seat but it was just enough to 'un-load' my knees.
Agree with the comment about other sportsbikes - sat on a Daytona 675 on Sunday and felt really perched on top rather than 'in' the SV.
No probs - what works for you is the main thing.
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