Picked up my new SV yesterday.

Having exactly the same thing done by them this week. Can't wait, doing decent miles (3,000 so far) and it is the only negative about the bike, but it is bloody uncomfortable. Tried the cycling shorts option, did not work for me in fact made it worse.

Geoff.

[Artstu]

Originally Posted by Seeker

Hi - I paid £140 at Core Motorcycle seats (Lincoln). I liked the look of the optional Suzuki seat so I had mine altered to look like it only with more foam.

That looks superb, I take it that it is very comfortable?

Originally Posted by macamxthe1st

Having exactly the same thing done by them this week. Can't wait, doing decent miles (3,000 so far) and it is the only negative about the bike, but it is bloody uncomfortable. Tried the cycling shorts option, did not work for me in fact made it worse.

Geoff.

Yes cycling shorts are made for cycling on a bicycle saddle, a motorcycle seat is nothing like a saddle so no surprise that it made it worse.

[Artstu]

Here's the comfy seat I'm used to, although the ride of the bike diminishes the comfort somewhat.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by madjohn

When i took the bike out for a test ride before i decidered to buy i found the seat ok but now that i've got the bike it is pretty hard. I was thinking of getting the taller option. It's 5mm taller than the standard one and round about £120 quid. I'd be interested in how much people are paying to get the orginal seat done.

Tony Archer seats were doing gel inserts for about £60, quick turnaround and top quality work.

Other trimmers are available.

http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/

Originally Posted by Seeker

Hi - I paid £140 at Core Motorcycle seats (Lincoln). I liked the look of the optional Suzuki seat so I had mine altered to look like it only with more foam.

Looks very nice and comfy. Something to look in to.

[CB500Racer]

if you declare that your bike is kept in a garage at home and it gets nicked of the drive then guess what, you ain't covered mate. Wonderful.

This is untrue Bennetts are telling porkies, they have to honor the insurance albeit with an increase usually a doubling of the excess etc. there is no way they can insist that when your not riding your bike its in the garage. I only used Bennett once, never again they just say anything to get your to take the policy

[moto2cool]

Hi, I've got the black naked from this year, with PR4 and Puig crash pads and I'm loving it
Now looking for windshield, cause I ride all year round, no matter the weather

Originally Posted by moto2cool

Hi, I've got the black naked from this year, with PR4 and Puig crash pads and I'm loving it
Now looking for windshield, cause I ride all year round, no matter the weather

Glad your enjoying the bike. Mines nearly run in now.

I've got a Ermax screen coming. My local dealer ordered it for me from France. Cost £75. I'll pick it up Saturday.

[moto2cool]

Thks, tell us your experience with ermax and some pics, please

Bits and bob's now fitted. MRA screen,mirror extenders, chazo levers, Grip puppies, Oxford heated grips, tank protector, Core seat, Fuel exhaust, Puig hugger, R&G tail tidy, Michelin PR'4 and the whole thing treated with ACF50 result one highly enjoyable and to me very pleasing to the eye extremely good value motorcycle.

Geoff.