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Old 04-21-2014, 02:10 AM
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Well, I waited 2 weeks to post just so I`d get enough seat time to really comment.
As you know, some of us have a hard time with the stock seat and foam. It`s even a deterrent to riding any distance. It can make the KLX a little less enjoyable. At least it did for me. So I ordered this seat a few weeks ago.

So first off, this is a fairly simple DIY job as long as you have or have access to a pneumatic stapler OR a heavy duty stapler. My regular one would not push 1/4 inch staples into the plastic.
Removing the old cover took about 10 minutes.
New cover and foam went on as per instructions. Looks nice too!

Ok. So here`s my thoughts: I love this seat! It`s brought back the enjoyment of riding this bike. You can feel the difference right away. I`ve had a couple of 3 hour rides and no pain! Maybe a little numbness but no more than sitting on a couch for 3 hours. You have to move anytime you sit for a long time on anything.
Anytime I stopped, there was no nagging pain like I just got off a see saw after a few hours. In fact today AFTER the 3 hour ride, I went back out for an hour and it was like getting on the bike for the first time today.

Very cool.

I`m on the heavy side too and this seat really rocks!

Just my 2 cents.....
 
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Old 04-21-2014, 02:51 AM
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The stock seat never bothered me. It's actually quite nice. It is a 2010 though, I said on a few "new" models and it felt like hard rubber wrapped in fabric
 
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Old 04-21-2014, 03:14 AM
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What cover option did you go with? I've been thinking about going with one for my klx. Got any pictures of it installed on the bike?
 
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Old 04-22-2014, 12:45 AM
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I went with the first option...gripper center with vinyl sides. Black.
Ya the stock seat just isn`t made for sitting. Other than that, it`s great

I`ll try to take some pics soon.
 
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Old 05-09-2014, 01:25 AM
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So here`s a couple of pics of the seat:


 
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Old 05-09-2014, 06:45 PM
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Looks like you did a really good job of installing.
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by oldgypsy
Looks like you did a really good job of installing.

Actually, the design is great and it`s actually easy to center it. Now that it`s warmer out, I may tighten it up a bit. I tried getting it warm enough to stretch but even in the sun it was still too cold for a proper fit. I get the odd wrinkle that goeas away but still....

Forgot to mention that it comes with an optional rain barrier. Just a simple plastic 'bag' that you put between the cover and foam. I put it on just to keep drier on rainy days.
 
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Old 05-11-2014, 01:57 AM
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What a difference that seat made for my old butt.
 
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