Replacement Seat

[FlyingElk]

Hi all!

I recently got my first Storm, and she's a beauty! '99 with only 4k on clocks! Man was I thrilled to find her.

Anyway.... Am now planning a lengthy trip (2000 miles or so) down through France etc. with my pal and his VFR800. Having done a few long runs on the storm already and discovered just how unforgiving the seat is, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good replacement seat which might be a little more butt friendly? I've looked at corbin's but i'm staggered at the cost. Anyone know of any others?

Ta very much

[Wicky]

Never had a problem with long distance hauls on the storm - but if you do and can't afford a corbin try gel pads or eat more pies ;-) Alternatively take it to vehicle upholsterer and have them stuff it with whatever you feel needs adding. Also look at touring screens like the skidmark flip screen which makes 90mph+ cruising a breeze.

Have fun heading south to the sun and come back with pics!

[tony.mon]

Have a look here:
http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/vtr.htm

[FlyingElk]

Lol at the donut cussion!!! "Fire retardant cover available as an accessory..." WTF?!

Thanks all for the hastey replies. I'll give Jaws a call tomorrow about the melboy seats. They both look nice but I'm hoping to keep the pillion cover too so will need to speak with them about that.

I have a double bubble at the minute and to be fair it seems to do a fair job of shielding all 6'2" of me from the wind. Is there a big difference with the flip screens?

[AMCQ46]

I had Tony Archer rebuild my seat with extra foam and gel pads, he does a good job, but if you want gel in both rider and pillion, then the cost goes up a fair bit [think is is £60 or 80 for each pad before he charges for the recovering as well].

looks fairly standard:


http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk

[Stratman]

Funny, because I've never found the Storm seat uncomfortable - in fact the TDM one gives me more elbow ache because all the weight is going through there rather than being spread across the shoulders etc. Most upholsterers that I spoke to didn't recommend gel at all and said that lots of people who had it fitted asked them to remove the pads later.

[cheekykev]

Having done a few long runs on the storm already and discovered just how unforgiving the seat is,

Strange not many people complain about the seat
I would think that the rubbish suspension both back and front they put on the Firestorm maybe the cause of the problem you're having here

PS: forget the Gell seat, just get some padded leathers

[FlyingElk]

Lovely thanks all again for the continued responses! Lots of food for thought... Will keep you posted as to what I finally go for.