Sargent seat

[Rob J]

I have a pretty good seat (extra foam, gel insert etc) but during a week long Euro trip last year after 3 days by arse was toast and spent a lot of the remainder of the trip on the pegs.

I was still feeling the effects two weeks later.

I am off to northern Italy in the summer and have been considering getting a Sargent seat as the thought of a similar experience does not excite me.

Couple of questions tho:

1. are they any good?
2. where's the best place to get one (at the best price)?
3. is the air hawk worth a punt to save a few £ ?

cheers

Rob

 

[CuzGS]

I have a pretty good seat (extra foam, gel insert etc) but during a week long Euro trip last year after 3 days by arse was toast and spent a lot of the remainder of the trip on the pegs.

I was still feeling the effects two weeks later.

I am off to northern Italy in the summer and have been considering getting a Sargent seat as the thought of a similar experience does not excite me.

Couple of questions tho:

1. are they any good?
2. where's the best place to get one (at the best price)?
3. is the air hawk worth a punt to save a few £ ?

cheers

Rob

Borrow one and see how you go before wedging out on one.

Youre welcome to try mine if you wish, I think theyre brilliant even if they look a bit horse saddle like

 

[Rob J]

Borrow one and see how you go before wedging out on one.

Youre welcome to try mine if you wish, I think theyre brilliant even if they look a bit horse saddle like

Well that's very kind, do you have the Sargent or the Airhawk?

 

[CuzGS]

Well that's very kind, do you have the Sargent or the Airhawk?

Sgt, with M sport logo, worth about 5 bhp i think

 

[Rob J]

Sgt, with M sport logo, worth about 5 bhp i think

Where'd you get yours?

 

[stephen.stallebrass]

I have a Sgt Seat on my F8, it's an improvement on the stock seat. It's okay when standing on the pegs too. The beading can cut in a bit if your wearing thin trousers, but I would suggest an air hawk if your doing big miles. I used my Sgt Seat to Mongolia and Siberia last year, doing big mile days and wished I had an AirHawk as well, I even used my exped pillow on some days. Sgt can be fecking expensive, Nippy Normand sell them. I got mine off eBay but they very rarely come up. If you want proper comfort I would consider a Corbin, not tried one but they look good, albeit expensive and American. You can try my Sgt if you're ever in the area.

 

[Silversurfer]

Done 26k on the BMW Comfort Seat - brilliant - thoroughly recommend one.

 

[boatman]

Calafornia- Alaska back last year 7500 miles 4 weeks Standard seat + airhawk

As others have posted a t various times it does take a bit of getting used to
Much much less air in it than you might initially think

 

[ymfb]

I have a comfort seat on my GS, which I like.

I had a Sargent seat on my Ducati, which my wife (pillion) liked, we now have one on the K1300S and its not half a good.

 

[Carts]

I got a eBay special, the Sargent seat is good for me doing 500 mile day. Not a complete arm chair but doesn't give me bum acke. I can recommend it

Carts

 

[Bendy toy]

Touratech also do seats & theirs dont have any raised seams where your body can chafe. I had a low low on my 1200 - very bottom friendly but sold because it was too low for me. I need one 20mm lower than standard.

But seriously not cheap
http://shop.touratech.co.uk/vehicle..._bikemanufacturer=639&tt_biketype=869_883_874

 

[Dave Ett]

Touratech also do seats & theirs dont have any raised seams where your body can chafe. I had a low low on my 1200 - very bottom friendly but sold because it was too low for me. I need one 20mm lower than standard.

But seriously not cheap
http://shop.touratech.co.uk/vehicle..._bikemanufacturer=639&tt_biketype=869_883_874

I have the Touratech one and it's good for 800 miles a day.

 

[Bigals]

Any one tried a Top Sellerie

www.topsellerie.com/en-us/BMW-F-800-GS-%28taille-normale-88cm%29-seats-petrol-tank-covers-tank-bags-motorbike_2_498.html

Thinking of going for a lowered heated gel one.

 

[ralphy]

Early days yet, but I've just got a 650 twin with a Sargent seat and so far (300 miles) it's proved to be comfy - more so than the standard seat on just a test ride!

R