2020 sv650a comments

[svenrico]

Made in Japan was thought of as cheap and nasty at one time of course !

[svenrico]

https://c-racer.com/store/bolt-on-parts/suzuki-sv.html
interesting !

[svenrico]

https://c-racer.com/store/pub/media/...ts_nmr7632.png
looks a possibility !

[svenrico]

https://c-racer.com/store/pub/media/...ts_nmr7637.png
plan view of same seat - wouldn't need the rack.
I am going to make enquiries. Did over 140 miles on the SV650A touring around The Dales yesterday and the original seat is painful.

[Seeker]

The problem with that picture is it makes it look like a horizontal seat which, if you look at their complete bike, it isn't. This seat is aesthetically different (though not to my taste) but I doubt whether it would enhance the comfort.

In order to remove the slope from the AL7-onwards seat, you would need extra foam which would raise the seat height. Suzuki have claimed the "lowest seat height in its class" by having a steep slope to the tank and then fitting a narrow seat with little padding.

Earlier SV models had a two level rider/pillion set up which was, arguably, better since the rider's seat was more horizontal. Look at a picture of (say) a 2009 SV650S and see the difference. https://bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_sv650_2009.php

[Craig380]

I found a pair of cycling shorts with the gel insert (a tenner from eBay) to be an effective solution to SV @rse-ache. I can do 2+ hour stints quite comfortably now, which is as far as you'd want to go before needing a coffee / fuel / slash anyway.

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Seeker

The problem with that picture is it makes it look like a horizontal seat which, if you look at their complete bike, it isn't. This seat is aesthetically different (though not to my taste) but I doubt whether it would enhance the comfort.

In order to remove the slope from the AL7-onwards seat, you would need extra foam which would raise the seat height. Suzuki have claimed the "lowest seat height in its class" by having a steep slope to the tank and then fitting a narrow seat with little padding.

Earlier SV models had a two level rider/pillion set up which was, arguably, better since the rider's seat was more horizontal. Look at a picture of (say) a 2009 SV650S and see the difference. https://bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_sv650_2009.php

I've got a gel seat and it is very sloped. While the gel is comfortable, I'm sure - I spend most of the time sat on my balls.

[Seeker]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

I spend most of the time sat on my balls.

TMI

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Seeker

The problem with that picture is it makes it look like a horizontal seat which, if you look at their complete bike, it isn't. This seat is aesthetically different (though not to my taste) but I doubt whether it would enhance the comfort.

In order to remove the slope from the AL7-onwards seat, you would need extra foam which would raise the seat height. Suzuki have claimed the "lowest seat height in its class" by having a steep slope to the tank and then fitting a narrow seat with little padding.

Earlier SV models had a two level rider/pillion set up which was, arguably, better since the rider's seat was more horizontal. Look at a picture of (say) a 2009 SV650S and see the difference. https://bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_sv650_2009.php

Adding extra foam and therefore raising the seat height looks exactly what c-racer have done to their seat .if the front is about level with the rear as it appears.

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Craig380

I found a pair of cycling shorts with the gel insert (a tenner from eBay) to be an effective solution to SV @rse-ache. I can do 2+ hour stints quite comfortably now, which is as far as you'd want to go before needing a coffee / fuel / slash anyway.

1 hour maximum before a slash is the critical thing for me. Will have to give the cycling shorts a try , if I can go for an hour comfortably before a stop that should do for me.