Seats again.

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Post by David and Sally »

Hi


My 2020 RTLE has what I think is a low heated rider's seat.


700 mile round trip over two days and I think I need a more comfortable seat. I see some owners opt for Russell and other brands. I do not want to have this seat remodeled as I would want to refit it if I sell it.


I like the height but could put up with a little higher if needs be. I do not really need the heating.


I would appreciate some recommendations.


Thanks


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Has anyone got the low version of this?


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I have a sargent seat, don't know if mine is the low one tho. I find it comfortable, but for really long days I have added one of these https://www.roadraceandcustoms.co.uk/airrider/ the advantage of this type of air cushion is that it self inflates, press a button to let out air to suit yourself. Bit fiddly to fit, I've stapled the fixing straps to the base of my seat. HTH, Nick
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Post by David and Sally »

Thanks. That looks like a possible alternative to a new seat. I have tried sheepskins but ne real help.


Did you get the medium size?


Thanks for your advice.
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Yep it was a medium, hope it works for you.
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Many thanks.  :)


Edit. Ordered. Will report back when tried out. Cheers
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Post by Randyjaco »

David and Sally wrote: Has anyone got the low version of this?


https://www.sargentcycle.co.uk/acatalog/r1200rt-2014-front-seat-only.html


If so, what are your thoughts about it please?


Or alternatives?


Thanks

I just sent back the US version of that seat. I put @1000 miles on it. It was more comfortable than the stock seat, but not $500 worth. You would probably do better with a Russell. I am now waiting on a Terry Adcox seat, and it is a long wait.
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Post by David and Sally »

I'm going to try the air seat as a fix. If not, I will heed your advice.


Thanks
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Post by burridge01 »

Got the Touratech high on mine
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Post by Chaostrophy »

LD Comfort shorts help a lot. I was riding 3.5h twice a week on a seat that started to get miserable after 15 minutes, they let me ride straight though, a tolerable level of discomfort. I bought a Russell Day-Long, and that fixed everything, though the LD Comfort are still good on hot days.
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Chaostrophy wrote: LD Comfort shorts help a lot. I was riding 3.5h twice a week on a seat that started to get miserable after 15 minutes, they let me ride straight though, a tolerable level of discomfort. I bought a Russell Day-Long, and that fixed everything, though the LD Comfort are still good on hot days.

+1 they do help a lot, but buying them here in the UK can be pricey with Customs charges.
I bought a pair because I was suffering with the stock seat on a ST1300,but the combination of a Sargent seat and the LD's did the job.
Did I see somewhere he's retired?
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David and Sally wrote: Many thanks.  :)


Edit. Ordered. Will report back when tried out. Cheers

Arrived. Fitted but try out on Tuesday. I do have some motorcycling padded shorts so will try those in combination.


Cheers
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Post by David and Sally »

Had an hour with this seat today. Early impressions are good. Only needed it just about inflated to add comfort and anything more inflated felt like being at sea !!


I usually crave a stop after an hour but I could have gone on for a while yet.


Thanks for the tip Old-Git
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David and Sally wrote: Had our with this seat today. Early impressions are good. Only needed it just about inflated to add comfort and anything more inflated felt like being at sea !!


I usually crave a stop after an hour but I could have gone on for a while yet.


Thanks for the tip Old-Git
You're welcome, they do take a bit of getting used to, glad it's worked out for you.CheersNick
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Has anyone had any experience with P&P Seats Birmingham?
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