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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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The only thing i don't like about my bike is the seat.
It seems poorly engineered. IMO the drivers seat slopes forward too much, and has unnecessary curvature. The bevel and forward pitch make it uncomfortable to ride on it upright. The shape causes me to slide forward (slowly) and push my crotch into the tank. The seat is high friction though, so my jeans don't slide on the the seat, my boxers slide on my jeans, pulling the jeans into my crotch, furthering the problem.
The seat seems developed exclusively for laying forward on the tank, which i don't like to do because i get sleepy.
Anyone agree with me?
Anyways im looking to replace it to make my bike more comfortable, like the 1982 kawasaki KZ750 seat, like any of you know what that is. lol.
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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You might try buying a salvage 650R seat and pulling the cover off. Purchase some memory foam or structural foam, and use an electric carving knife to shape to your needs. Find a reputable upholstery shop and have them complete the job using marine quality vinyl. Viola; your own personalized seat. (Keep the OE for when/if you sell the bike.)
Yes; I DO know what an '82 KZ seat is.
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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heh, sorry to assume your knowledge on the classic kawi's, i cant imagine many people still have those.
Making my own seat didnt even occur to me. I might just do that, it sounds like a fun project, and cheap!
thanks.
 
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