Seat Concepts
#1
Seat Concepts
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.....
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.....
#4
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.
Ya the stock seat just isn`t made for sitting. Other than that, it`s great
I`ll try to take some pics soon.
#7
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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