Sargent seat - are they all like this?

[bmwblue]

I was getting a numb bum on the BMW low seat on long rides! After a lot of research I bought a Sargent low seat for my R1200GS.

Having tried the new seat on a long ride, I am extremely disappointed. My bum is no longer numb but there is a ridge on each side of the seat at the front which is pushing into the top of my legs. It is very uncomfortable.

Is this something that goes away with use, are they all like this or do I have a faulty seat?

 

[Balders1450]

I've done thousands of miles on the low Sarg seat, it's sooo comfortable. Have you tried altering height at front?

I found its better if front is high and back low!!!

 

[bmwblue]

I've done thousands of miles on the low Sarg seat, it's sooo comfortable. Have you tried altering height at front?

I found its better if front is high and back low!!!

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try.

If you run your hand over the seat, staring at the front (on either side) and move your hand to the middle of the seat (where your bum would go), can you feel a 'ridge' of padding just in front of where your bum goes?

 

[Balders1450]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try.

If you run your hand over the seat, staring at the front (on either side) and move your hand to the middle of the seat (where your bum would go), can you feel a 'ridge' of padding just in front of where your bum goes?

Not on mine...so you could have a "Friday Afternoon Seat!" If you got it from Nippys they will swop it!!!

 

[purds]

I've done thousands of miles on the low Sarg seat, it's sooo comfortable. Have you tried altering height at front?

agreed

 

[essjay]

yeah, I'd try and get it replaced. I did a 13k trip in 40 days riding on a Sargent and found it extremely comfortable.

 

[Deleted Member I]

@bmwblue .. Where are you in the UK?

 

[bmwblue]

@bmwblue .. Where are you in the UK?

Warwick

 

[Deleted Member I]

Warwick

too far ..

Could have let you done a comparison if you were nearer.

 

[Kev B]

I was getting a numb bum on the BMW low seat on long rides! After a lot of research I bought a Sargent low seat for my R1200GS.

Having tried the new seat on a long ride, I am extremely disappointed. My bum is no longer numb but there is a ridge on each side of the seat at the front which is pushing into the top of my legs. It is very uncomfortable.

Is this something that goes away with use, are they all like this or do I have a faulty seat?

Had the sme problem with new low sargent seat.
Ended up getting a seat trimmer to take seat apart, trim off ridge,and put back together.Now perfect!!!

 

[pedro]

Same problem

it was cutting off the blood supply to my feel and making them numb. Problem went away after a few k.

 

[essjay]

I do know it takes a Sargent around 1000 miles to break in. That could be it

 

[bmwblue]

Had the sme problem with new low sargent seat.
Ended up getting a seat trimmer to take seat apart, trim off ridge,and put back together.Now perfect!!!

Good grief!! You shouldn't have to do that to a new seat.

 

[(RIP) john plane]

All seats have to bed it

 

[Balders1450]

Warwick

You're not far from me, if you want to compare and see how comfy mine is pm me. I'm always riding somewhere at w/ends!!

 

[bmwblue]

I called Sargent.

They tell me all seats are made the same way as they come out of the same mold. The ridge wont go away with wear - it is there to support the rider.

I need longer legs.....