Suzuki OEM Gel Seat - SV650.org

14-07-05, 01:10 AM

How do you like it for comfort? Looks? Any others out there that are better?

14-07-05, 06:51 AM

I had one for a few thousand miles....

It was very good, but i voted other as even with the gel seat i hurt after an hour which wasnt long enough for me on that bike as i regularaly had 4 hour trips....
could have been a lot of other contributing factors an all though...

14-07-05, 07:39 AM

Is Corbin any good?

Viney · 14-07-05, 07:44 AM

I had one. Made my backache. If you really want one, then get one. It may work for you like it does a lot of people.

14-07-05, 09:23 AM

I read in a bike mag that the suzuki gel seat absorbs a lot of water and unlike the stock seat, it takes a lot longer to dry than the rest of the bike, so you sit on it after a downpour and 'squelch'.

No one I've spoken to who has had experience of one has reported this, was it a one off or is that normal?

I've sat on a SV1000s with one and the key thing I noticed wasn't how soft it was, but more that it was wide at the front as well as the back (stock seat, like the 650 is wide at the back, narrowing towards the front). It did seem more comfortable.

Something I've taken to doing on long rides (particularly on the motorway) is to slide back on the seat to the widest point and then put my heels on the pegs. It makes for a more upright position as well as being more comfortable on the backside. Takes a bit of getting used to when taking bends at speed like this mind (seems to be less feedback and you feel a bit disconnected from the road).

14-07-05, 09:30 AM

I used to complain about my standard seat, but after a few thousand miles, it got softer. Perhaps you should sit on someone who's

a) as fat as me,
b) done 10k miles or more

14-07-05, 11:56 AM

I've never tried a gel seat, but last weekend did a long journey, was in the saddle about 5 1/2 hours two days running. I took on board a tip I read on here, to wear cycle shorts underneath my leathers.

WOW, what a difference, I recommend them! No sore or numb bum at all.

Does that count for a vote for 'other' ?

Lou

14-07-05, 08:53 PM

Gel-seats are great... Mine will be for sale (K3) soon

TSM · 14-07-05, 09:00 PM

where do you get those temporary gel pads that you put over your seat?
Would not mind to get one for my personal EuroTrip.

M.C. · 14-07-05, 09:59 PM

can't comment on a gel seat but my std seat is so much more comfortable that my cbr 600 f-sport seat that was like a plank of wood

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14-07-05, 01:10 AM	#1
pancake Guest Posts: n/a	Suzuki OEM Gel Seat How do you like it for comfort? Looks? Any others out there that are better?

14-07-05, 09:00 PM	#9
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	where do you get those temporary gel pads that you put over your seat? Would not mind to get one for my personal EuroTrip. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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14-07-05, 06:51 AM	#2
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	I had one for a few thousand miles.... It was very good, but i voted other as even with the gel seat i hurt after an hour which wasnt long enough for me on that bike as i regularaly had 4 hour trips.... could have been a lot of other contributing factors an all though...

14-07-05, 07:39 AM	#3
pancake Guest Posts: n/a	Is Corbin any good?

14-07-05, 07:44 AM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I had one. Made my backache. If you really want one, then get one. It may work for you like it does a lot of people.

14-07-05, 09:23 AM	#5
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I read in a bike mag that the suzuki gel seat absorbs a lot of water and unlike the stock seat, it takes a lot longer to dry than the rest of the bike, so you sit on it after a downpour and 'squelch'. No one I've spoken to who has had experience of one has reported this, was it a one off or is that normal? I've sat on a SV1000s with one and the key thing I noticed wasn't how soft it was, but more that it was wide at the front as well as the back (stock seat, like the 650 is wide at the back, narrowing towards the front). It did seem more comfortable. Something I've taken to doing on long rides (particularly on the motorway) is to slide back on the seat to the widest point and then put my heels on the pegs. It makes for a more upright position as well as being more comfortable on the backside. Takes a bit of getting used to when taking bends at speed like this mind (seems to be less feedback and you feel a bit disconnected from the road).

14-07-05, 09:30 AM	#6
AlanSv Guest Posts: n/a	I used to complain about my standard seat, but after a few thousand miles, it got softer. Perhaps you should sit on someone who's a) as fat as me, b) done 10k miles or more

14-07-05, 11:56 AM	#7
Lou M Guest Posts: n/a	I've never tried a gel seat, but last weekend did a long journey, was in the saddle about 5 1/2 hours two days running. I took on board a tip I read on here, to wear cycle shorts underneath my leathers. WOW, what a difference, I recommend them! No sore or numb bum at all. Does that count for a vote for 'other' ? Lou

14-07-05, 08:53 PM	#8
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	Gel-seats are great... Mine will be for sale (K3) soon

14-07-05, 09:59 PM	#10
M.C. Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 281	can't comment on a gel seat but my std seat is so much more comfortable that my cbr 600 f-sport seat that was like a plank of wood