R1100GS Uncomfortable Seat ??

[Andy Hird]

Hi,
The standard seat on my R1100GS becomes very uncomfortable after about an hour and a half riding, giving me a very numb bum. Does anyone know a reasonably priced re-upholsterer ? I can't afford to spend the money on a Sargect or Corbin seat

 

[Sea Lion]

I used to have that problem. Previous bike was a r850r and could sit on that all day.

However if you bear with it, your arse and seat to seem to reach a compromise. Having got used to it myself i have no problems at all now.

However recently went to South France and used a sheepskin cover which improves things for 300+ miles in a day (I did daily max 500 miles). I think they look good too!

 

[Rob Farmer]

You need a Sheep skin for long journeys, looks a bit daft but they are Comfy - around £35-£40.

Or a Airhawk 2 for around £49.

I've got both but I prefer the sheepskin.

 

[Tarka]

......I must have the only arse in the world that`s the same shape as the 1100GS`s designer,because I`ve never suffered on mine, regardless of what trousers I wear,what the weather is like, or what distance I ride (and I`m no stranger to regular 3-500 mile days).

However,I`ll echo what Rob says about the Airhawk 2 - I use one on my Airhead (the Lego Bike) and it significantly extends the time you can spend in the saddle...useful with a 45 litre tank.....

 

[Taipan]

I too found that my 1100 gave me a numb bum after an hours riding. Yet my Rockster, which is no where near as comfotable riding position, doesn't?? BMWs are just plain weird!!

 

[Twotter]

I thought I couldn't afford a Sargent seat but having bought one my buttocks tell me that I really could....and it gets better with age....er, the seat not my buttocks

 

[Andy Hird]

Thanks for all the info. I'm not sure about bearring with the seat Sea Lion, I've had the bike for four years and it still kills. I rode from Rotterdam to the International Biker Meet in Bavaria this year in one go (590 miles) and my arse was numb all that night and the next day ! Good job it wasn't a Gay biker meet or I might have been rear ended and never known about it. Seriously I seem to remeber somebody telling me that there are a few companies in this country that will re-furb your seat for a lot less than Sargent or Corbin....anyone put me in touch with them ?

 

[cookie]

i have one modded by this bloke:

http://www.motorbike-seats.co.uk/intro.html

users report mixed results. mine's better than stock, nowhere near as comfy as a corbin.

make sure you tell him exactly what you want if you go ahead. mine had to be redone.