SamSam Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I can only manage a little more than an hour without getting off with OEM pilot seat. Any recommendations on an after market alternative or someone to redo the OEM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted November 2, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hi and welcome to the forum. There have been been a few posts on here regarding alterations, there are the usual manufacturers Corbin, Sargent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VifferJ Posted November 2, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm interested in this as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer pgeller Posted November 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2017 I just shipped mine off to Sargent for a rebuild. I find the stock foam pretty good, but the cover is slippery (esp with synthetic riding pants) and the slope forward promoted sliding up onto the nose. I end up trashing my legs trying to stay positioned. Sargent will toss the stock cover, add their Atomic Cell foam in places, level, widen and dish the mid section, and cover it with grippy DTX vinyl. They expect it to cost about $300. Right now, they don't make a ready-fit "World Sport" seat for the newer viffers. I'll post when I get it back. Cheers pg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer lazyeye Posted November 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 22, 2017 I'm quite interested in how it turns out. My local seatbuilder is good but super expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VifferJ Posted November 23, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 23, 2017 6 hours ago, pgeller said: I just shipped mine off to Sargent for a rebuild. I find the stock foam pretty good, but the cover is slippery (esp with synthetic riding pants) and the slope forward promoted sliding up onto the nose. I end up trashing my legs trying to stay positioned. Sargent will toss the stock cover, add their Atomic Cell foam in places, level, widen and dish the mid section, and cover it with grippy DTX vinyl. They expect it to cost about $300. Right now, they don't make a ready-fit "World Sport" seat for the newer viffers. I'll post when I get it back. Cheers pg I just sent mine to them as well, adding heat to the front. They're running 15% off custom seats in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansun Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I have installed Luimotor seat cover for six months now. IMO, it is pretty comfortable and stylish. https://www.luimoto.com/?p=489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted November 26, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 11/23/2017 at 12:28 AM, Stan said: I have installed Luimotor seat cover for six months now. IMO, it is pretty comfortable and stylish. https://www.luimoto.com/?p=489 That looks very comfy! How much does it add to the seat height? Is that stripe silver or white? Any more pics? Did you get the rear seat cover as well? Here's another pic from their website that shows the rear - the front looks a bit different from yours without the stripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansun Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The stripe is silver. I didn't get the rear cover, as I don't use it a lot. You can ask them to insert extra gel to make your seat higher, otherwise it is the same as the OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted November 27, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 27, 2017 I wonder how they stand up to sitting outside in the rain all day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted November 27, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 11/26/2017 at 5:08 PM, Stan said: The stripe is silver. I didn't get the rear cover, as I don't use it a lot. You can ask them to insert extra gel to make your seat higher, otherwise it is the same as the OEM. Wow that looks great - might be the best looking black VFR I've ever seen - too bad we never got them in the USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansun Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks for the compliment GatorGreg. Fink, the seat cover does not cause riding problems in the rain all day. It may be a bit stickier, when it is wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted November 28, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2017 Was thinking more of a soggy arse. LOL Still looks a great seat indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted November 28, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2017 I used to have a Moto Rumi 125 twin 2 stroke, fragile but beautiful bike That had a suede seat as standard, yes Fink, wet arse for days after a brief shower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaBrasi Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 This isn't going to change your seat, but it will cost you nothing. Set the rear of the OEM pilot seat on the lowest setting and the front of the seat on the high setting. Flattens the riding position. Kept me from sliding forward into the tank and made the ride more comfortable. Not the same as changing the seat, but it might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan553 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Did the same thing..between that and the motsport risers...what a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansun Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thumbs, it might be in England. My seat dries out in less than 30 minutes after a brief shower. The weather is really dry in Sydney. We have water restrictions and are banned to wash motorbikes and cars in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted November 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2017 Somewhat related to a new seat, but getting off the bike every hour is a healthy thing to do. It helps everything by moving around a few minutes and keeps the mind sharp which is definitely needed to survive motorcycle riding. I never had a issue with the OEM seat but we're all different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted November 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2017 Same here never had problems with the OE seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zart Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Same here never had problems with the OE seat. Me neither. On longer rides, I regularly exercise on the bike. Sit ups, stretch by standing on the the pegs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 9:01 PM, Stan said: Thumbs, it might be in England. My seat dries out in less than 30 minutes after a brief shower. The weather is really dry in Sydney. We have water restrictions and are banned to wash motorbikes and cars in summer. My dream bike cleaning routine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansun Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 12 hours ago, Katie said: My dream bike cleaning routine Enjoy it, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer pgeller Posted January 2, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 11/22/2017 at 2:41 PM, lazyeye said: I'm quite interested in how it turns out. My local seatbuilder is good but super expensive. Three weeks and $182 and the results are great. Sargent flattened/levelled out the main part of the seat, added foam to widen the butt area and made a dandy new cover with their DTX fabric and red trim. No more sliding onto my cahones, very comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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