BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I've got a fat arse - there, I said it, so getting the right seat is a pain there of, so I'm looking for another one, either rider/pillion or both to fit the R1250RT, I believe the R1200RT from 2019 onwards also fits??

Needs to be heated, standard or tall, and in good condition, not a Wunderlich one as I've tried one of those and it was ok, but still not just right, so something different

Anything out there?

James

What about custom made?

Try Tony archer

I’ve used Sargent seats on both the Pan and the RT, both wider and firmer than stock, they’re more available 2nd hand and more resale-able afterwards.
The problem I found with modifying your own is that you either sell it with the bike (at a loss), or try and sell it on separately but only after you’ve bought a stock seat to replace it.
I had the original stock seat on the Pan modified but wasn’t happy with it, and eventually it collapsed on one side. I then bought a 2nd hand Sargent, which I found excellent.

You could have a chat with these guys;

https://www.jkraft-autotrim.co.uk/

or

https://www.facebook.com/PPSeat/?locale=en_GB

sakm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:34 am What about custom made?

Try Tony archer

Pretty much as Steve says below, I have used Tony in the past, and he was fine, but most of these guys are recovering or modding seats a bit rather than doing them for comfort. If RDL had a UK operation I'd get another as I've had a couple of theirs in the past and they were good, but I just lose too much with the two way shipping, it's almost £250 just for that My last RDL probably cost me over £650 after shipping and re sale were done when I changed bike - ouch

Steve398 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:18 am I’ve used Sargent seats on both the Pan and the RT, both wider and firmer than stock, they’re more available 2nd hand and more resale-able afterwards.
The problem I found with modifying your own is that you either sell it with the bike (at a loss), or try and sell it on separately but only after you’ve bought a stock seat to replace it.
I had the original stock seat on the Pan modified but wasn’t happy with it, and eventually it collapsed on one side. I then bought a 2nd hand Sargent, which I found excellent.

So really looking for something else to try like Sargent/Corban or a RDL if I can find any of them.

@ jesim1

Thank you for the info on Russel seats. Going to get a pair in the new year.
Both the wife and I like the ones in the photo below.
Going to email them for a price. So i will make sure i'm sitting down when i get the reply.

Went for two different designs on my last two bikes - the GTLEs was a touch slidey, so went for non slip on the GA

If I remember correctly the last one was about $1000+ all in including two way shipping, very comfortable though, I'm just scared to buy a third in case I sell this bike also, my track record is pretty poor in that regard

Christmas bump

For the rider with the larger backside

Nothing but true comfort

Or in the real world that is super BMW sensible i have a Touratech.

It is a super comfortable seat(mine is not heated, but why would it be )The comfort lasts for a hundred odd miles and then reverts back to the same comfort level of every seat known to man.Bought 2nd hand and very happy with it.

Still looking

Still looking

Still looking for one of these, I was out today and it reminded me my ass is not getting any younger, or fonder of the OE seat

jesim1 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:03 pm Still looking for one of these, I was out today and it reminded me my ass is not getting any younger, or fonder of the OE seat

You thought of getting it re made? try Tony Archer he is still on the go and does a fantastic job

Have you tried cycle shorts as they are padded.
There cheap enough on ebay to try and see if they help or not.