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Old 11-09-16, 09:51 AM   #911
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replacements are tapered - on an sk4, to be fair, mine have been on the way out for quite some time and were overdue a replacement!
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Old 11-09-16, 03:02 PM   #912
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Tried out my re-upholstered seats today, well over 100 miles and not a trace of numb bum. Result!
I used Tony Archer and have to say that this is one of my favourite mods so far, well worth the money.
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Old 11-09-16, 03:29 PM   #913
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Tried out my re-upholstered seats today, well over 100 miles and not a trace of numb bum. Result!
I used Tony Archer and have to say that this is one of my favourite mods so far, well worth the money.
This ^ and my R6 throttle tube, are my favourite easy mods
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Old 12-09-16, 09:24 AM   #914
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This ^ and my R6 throttle tube, are my favourite easy mods
R6 throttle tube? Pls explain.
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Old 12-09-16, 09:50 AM   #915
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R6 throttle tube? Pls explain.
Quick action throttle.
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So you don't have to turn your wrist so uncomfortabley far for full throttle
See. http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/bike/r6-throttle.php
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Old 12-09-16, 10:15 AM   #916
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Oh, right, thanks. I would prefer a non-linear throttle that starts gently and gets progressively more aggressive to avoid the snatch that I sometimes get.
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Old 12-09-16, 10:26 AM   #917
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seat design #5 or is it 6. hopefully i have got it right this time.
seat shape attempt was a complete FAIL.. worst one yet.
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Old 12-09-16, 12:04 PM   #918
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Oh, right, thanks. I would prefer a non-linear throttle that starts gently and gets progressively more aggressive to avoid the snatch that I sometimes get.
The standard throttle tube isn't good, as you nearly have to let it go & grip it again to open it fully.

So about 3/4 rotation to open it fully.

The R6 tube opens it fully in just over a 1/4 turn, its nice and progressive and I don't notice any snatchiness when I use mine. You might find it improves this issue you have, as you need to turn the standard one too far before it starts affecting the throttles?

Its only a tenner, and worth a try IMHO
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Old 12-09-16, 03:21 PM   #919
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seat #?? done. slightly different shape and inner core material. sitting on the bike it feels good with no protuberances on the inner thigh area, spongy but supportive. i shall see how it goes at the weekend.
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Old 12-09-16, 06:59 PM   #920
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@Bibio - Would it help if I posted a picture of mine? It's nice and comfy.
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