Replacement Seat Discussion

[Luckypants]

this thread from the derail of the Elan valley rideout thread

[Luckypants]

Yeah after market seats are better, but whether they are worth it is moot. On my SV I did 500 mile days on the stock seat, but fitted a pukka Suzuki gel seat when one came up on Ebay (read cheap) and it was much more comfy for 8 hours in the saddle. You don't need one, but they are nice for long rides.

If you were aching after 120 miles, all I can say is get out and ride some longer days, you will soon get over it!

[ophic]

My bagster seat is the best mod i've ever made to my bike! I ride an hour each way to work and back down a very boring motorway. I've also taken it down to London and back in a day and I did ache in places but not my bum.

The stock pillion seat is even worse than the stock rider seat though. It's just a slab. Seems more designed for strapping luggage to than coddling delicate pillion bottoms.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Yeah after market seats are better, but whether they are worth it is moot. On my SV I did 500 mile days on the stock seat, but fitted a pukka Suzuki gel seat when one came up on Ebay (read cheap) and it was much more comfy for 8 hours in the saddle. You don't need one, but they are nice for long rides.

If you were aching after 120 miles, all I can say is get out and ride some longer days, you will soon get over it!

Pft OK for those with plenty natural padding!

Some days, my bum is fine on the SV. other days, I get that horrible ache after 1 hour.

Just saw this and thought I would put in a post, I bought front and rear matching corbins for my SV650 K7 and they made a huge difference, I am now selling these as I am selling the bike soon.

They cost £200+ EACH! (I know I am mad) cause they came from the states, now I know I am not going to get near this but if ANYONE is interested then let me know before they go on ebay.

Will post in for sale too