BOBAD
Registered user
I had never had a problem with uncomfortable seats before buying a (model year 11) 1200GS, in spite of doing huge mileages over the years, but when I got my twin-cam GS, suddenly, overnight, pain crept in after only an hours riding.
It felt just like somebody had installed a miniature golf ball under the rear of the seat and was excruciating - after only 50 miles.
Unbelievable - and if I hadn't solved the problem I would have been forced to sell the bike - it was un-rideable.
I bought a Kahedo which was a huge improvement but restricted movement a little so I changed it for a Sargent which was the answer and now I have no problems with comfort issues.
How do these original seats get past the factory riders on road-tests before the bikes are offered up for sale? ...... I mean, 50 miles range - Jeez.
Going back to the days of the old twins with carbs. instead of fuel injection, I remember that if you you stalled the bike on starting off, your left shin would slam into the carburettor and a sharp pain resulted......... So, when I was talking to a factory test rider one time, I mentioned this to him and asked how it had gone un-noticed by the test riders during research & development riding...... "Simple", he replied, "we always wear high leather boots and wouldn't ride without them."
It seems that so many people complain about the original seat so it can't just be me !
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It felt just like somebody had installed a miniature golf ball under the rear of the seat and was excruciating - after only 50 miles.
Unbelievable - and if I hadn't solved the problem I would have been forced to sell the bike - it was un-rideable.
I bought a Kahedo which was a huge improvement but restricted movement a little so I changed it for a Sargent which was the answer and now I have no problems with comfort issues.
How do these original seats get past the factory riders on road-tests before the bikes are offered up for sale? ...... I mean, 50 miles range - Jeez.
Going back to the days of the old twins with carbs. instead of fuel injection, I remember that if you you stalled the bike on starting off, your left shin would slam into the carburettor and a sharp pain resulted......... So, when I was talking to a factory test rider one time, I mentioned this to him and asked how it had gone un-noticed by the test riders during research & development riding...... "Simple", he replied, "we always wear high leather boots and wouldn't ride without them."
It seems that so many people complain about the original seat so it can't just be me !
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