Can a Sargent stop my nervous rear end?

[se7en]

With the stock seat I get the usual 1150GS Adv squirm after about an hour – still occurring after 4k miles (not all one ride in case you’re wondering)

I’ve searched the threads, but there is clearly no single right answer to suit the variable UK backside.

Sargents seem to be well thought of generally but a lot of threads refer to separate GS seats.

So, being 5’ 11”, 32” inseam and er, a ‘solid’ 15 stone, has anyone out there with similar stats who has used a Sargent high or low one piece GSA seat who can pass on their experiences?

Whilst I can get by with the stock seat height most of the time, I understand the Sargent is 40mm wider than stock at the front – is the lower seat necessary?
If so, is there enough room to move about and are lower footpegs required due to increased knee angle?
Do the lower footpegs give grounding problems?

Aaargh! Probably easier to get leg extensions surgically implanted….

 

[Dahoum]

Can a Sargent stop my nervous rear end?

No - all that shouting makes it worse usually

 

[Les Wassall]

I've got a Melvin Hunter on my GS and it's great

 

[Stujw70]

Sargent

I had the same problem with getting uncomfortable. I opted for the front sargent seat a month or so back for my 850. I usually do about 80 miles a day commuting. Never really have a pillion onboard and the single seat does still look good with the standard rear on, but nippy normans can supply a matching cover for the standard rear seat.

I'm 6ft and 15 stone, 32 inside leg.

With the extra width i tend to leave the seat on the low setting for the commute as i always stopping and starting with the feet down. Is def a bit awkward on the high setting in town.

But i move the seat to the high setting for the longer runs.

Yes i have considered the footpeg kit and the bars risers to work with this seat. Yet to decide but is worth spending some time using the search facility to answer your Q's on this subject though as lots of models to choose.

Once ordered i received the seat from nippy normans within 2 days. Yes i am pleased with it.

Drop me a Pm with your e-mail if you want to see a pic of the seat

Stu

 

[Twotter]

I've got a Sargent front seat fitted, together with Nippy Norman bar risers & Fastway footpegs. I found that the standard setup gave me aches and pains in the shoulders and knees, and the seat was only comfortable for 30 miles or so. The new setup makes things much better. I have the seat on the lowest mounting and can almost flat foot the bike. There is a lot more support and I've done 3/4/500 mile days a number of times and still felt good at the end of the ride. There's plenty of 'wriggle room'.

I tried a Melvin Hunter seat, which I didn't get on with, and I couldn't afford a Corbin, plus I was concerned with some reports on quality. The Sargent seemed a good compromise and, together with the bar risers and Fastways, it's worked out to be just what I wanted.

 

[Fanum]

se7en....before committing large sums of cash to something that may or may not suit you, I'd try an airhawk first..they seem to work for nearly everyone who tries them and if it doesn't for you, it'll be much easier to sell on (think postage etc) than a whole seat

Plus it's transferable for the future...and much cheaper

 

[Dickieboy]

With the stock seat I get the usual 1150GS Adv squirm after about an hour – still occurring after 4k miles (not all one ride in case you’re wondering)

I’ve searched the threads, but there is clearly no single right answer to suit the variable UK backside.

Sargents seem to be well thought of generally but a lot of threads refer to separate GS seats.

So, being 5’ 11”, 32” inseam and er, a ‘solid’ 15 stone, has anyone out there with similar stats who has used a Sargent high or low one piece GSA seat who can pass on their experiences?

Whilst I can get by with the stock seat height most of the time, I understand the Sargent is 40mm wider than stock at the front – is the lower seat necessary?
If so, is there enough room to move about and are lower footpegs required due to increased knee angle?
Do the lower footpegs give grounding problems?

Aaargh! Probably easier to get leg extensions surgically implanted….

You think you got problems with yopur ars*, I've just spent a bucket load on a Baglux conversion including the gel pad option for both f & r seats on the 1150gs, the new upholstery has the effect of holdding you in one riding position with no ability to slide back and forth in the saddle, as a result if I ride for any length of time I now get off the bike with pins & needles in the end known as the Bell.

 

[sparkplug]

se7en....before committing large sums of cash to something that may or may not suit you, I'd try an airhawk first..they seem to work for nearly everyone who tries them and if it doesn't for you, it'll be much easier to sell on (think postage etc) than a whole seat

Plus it's transferable for the future...and much cheaper

I agree with Fanum. I've used the airhawk for a few years now and think it's fantastic.

It's also worth mentioning that they do a 'bet your ass it's good' guarantee which (as far as I understand it) gives you your money back if you don't get on with it.

If you use it regularly I'd say the more expensive neoprene is worth the extra cash. If you're just doing the annual holiday you may find the cheaper one is OK.

oh their website is here

 

[chrisB]

sargent seat

I had the same problem being of a similar size 2 u. I got the sargent seat system & I think its great so far on rides up to 250 miles/day. Though it is expensive. Big test coming up thoughj a month in europe in Sept will see if my money was well spent.
Hope this helps.
ChrisB

 

[ssi]

I bought the sargeant seat and am very happy with it. I can now do 500 miles days. However the pillion seat is not IMO a good buy, especially if you use a top box. It is heavily shaped and forces the pillion to sit at the rear of the seat. This is impossible with a top box and means they are sitting forward on the raised section which has less foam due to the storage compartment beneath the seat.

Better to get the OEM seat gelled or re-foamed or the best option for the pillion and rider on long trips is to use an Airhawk cover. Only problem with this is sliding on the top of it. Still for long trips that is Ok but it can go in the box on shorter rides.

 

[Ron Gibson]

Sargent low adventure seat, fastways, NN risers

 

[se7en]

Thanks for the advice everyone - couldn't reply yesterday since my server (Numpty T*ssers Limited) was down again.

I've thought about an Airhawk but suspect the extra half inch or so would be half an inch too far in the tip-toe tango (then 36" seat height - 32" inseam ) If I had the height adjustable GS seat then I could see it working

Black Dragon: do you find there's enough fore and aft room to move around? - I don't like being restricted to one position. And any ground clearance problems with the Fastways?

Or maybe a BM low seat with an Airhawk....or...

 

[Ron Gibson]

The low seat is certainly more 'dished' in shape and as a result has a definite 'bum stop, but I can still wiggle around a bit and I find that at does give a bit of support. The fastways do tend to make you put your feet out wider when stopping but have,nt found it a major problem(31" inside leg), as for ground clearance, they hav'nt touched down yet but that could be my riding style .
If you want to have a close up look or try before you buy you are welcome to nip up to p/boro and have a look at mine,
cheers, Ron

 

[se7en]

The low seat is certainly more 'dished' in shape and as a result has a definite 'bum stop, but I can still wiggle around a bit and I find that at does give a bit of support. The fastways do tend to make you put your feet out wider when stopping but have,nt found it a major problem(31" inside leg), as for ground clearance, they hav'nt touched down yet but that could be my riding style .
If you want to have a close up look or try before you buy you are welcome to nip up to p/boro and have a look at mine,
cheers, Ron

Thanks for the offer Ron and I'll certainly take you up on that if the BMW low seat if just been offered at a good price doesn't work out.

Cheers

Chris