Can't afford a Rallye, trying a Rallye seat

[nathanthepostman]

I rode the new Rallye the other week and liked it, but as an owner of a 2014 GS it didn't do enough to justify chopping mine in for one. Maybe the extra 20mm Sport suspension would be handy, but it would be a high price to pay for a bit of extra ground clearance.

I am then just trying the Rallye seat as I liked the style of it. Came this morning, just fitted it. Seat height has risen a fair bit. I previously could get both feet flat on the floor on high standard seat height, but now I'm down to one foot flat. I do ride the bike off road a fair bit so whether it'll make much difference to how many spills I have I'm not yet sure (further to dab a foot).

Curious to see how comfortable it is over distance The foam feels firmer than stock. Hopefully heading up to March Moto Madness on it this weekend so will get it a go test then.

In terms of pillion, it is still rated to carry one but I'd say it's going to be a bit tight for space on there.

 

[mattgslc]

how much was it please and I assume it came direct from BMW ?

thinking about getting one for my GSA TE

 

[nathanthepostman]

Yeah I was kindly sent this one to try (I do a bit for the bike mags so dropped lucky with it) They're about £290. Just trying to figure out if I have the high or low one as it is sitting quite a bit higher than the standard seat on high setting. I reckon it must be the high version of the Rallye seat I have.

 

[mattgslc]

if you don't like it you can send it my way

 

[Rederic]

Distance is no problem on them I have done 40K+on mine
Plus the Stella to Lancashire in one hit
and lejog + back in one on mine and its still comfy

 

[nathanthepostman]

Ha. If I don't get some blocks fitted on the bottom of my boots then I might!

Apparently your local dealer should be able to order one. And it does come with the blanking plate for the rear seat.

 

[nathanthepostman]

Thanks Rederic. And your bike looks great all red. Lovely job.

 

[mattgslc]

Ha. If I don't get some blocks fitted on the bottom of my boots then I might!

Apparently your local dealer should be able to order one. And it does come with the blanking plate for the rear seat.

I don't mind paying postage costs lol