The V-strom needs a different seat!

[Particle Man]

Just do yourself a favor and stay the hell away from the OEM gel seats. They're okay in the beginning but as they get older I've found they end up hard as a rock.

I've heard really good things about Spencer's seats
( http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php )

I'm seriously considering it (though I need to get a new OEM seat because I stupidly got rid of mine in favor of the OEM gel seat from Suzuki) since it's considerably cheaper than the Russell and (from what I've heard) the results are pretty similar.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I'm seriously considering it (though I need to get a new OEM seat because I stupidly got rid of mine in favor of the OEM gel seat from Suzuki) since it's considerably cheaper than the Russell and (from what I've heard) the results are pretty similar.

No they are not, Spencer is still very similar to stock shape and uses the stock cover, just redoes the foam/support. Companies like Russell and Mayer rebuild the entire structure to support you much better.

There really isn't a substitute for the ugly patented wing design of the original mayer/russell seat.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Trip

No they are not, Spencer is still very similar to stock shape and uses the stock cover, just redoes the foam/support. Companies like Russell and Mayer rebuild the entire structure to support you much better.

There really isn't a substitute for the ugly patented wing design of the original mayer/russell seat.

By "results" I meant the lack of numb-ass syndrome

[Rider]

Air Hawk

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Rider

Air Hawk

you might as well invest in a new seat at $100

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Trip

you might as well invest in a new seat at $100

The advantage is, you can use it on multiple bikes. And for the good air hawk it's $150.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Rider

The advantage is, you can use it on multiple bikes. And for the good air hawk it's $150.

Custom seats are pretty easy to sell for little loss. Especially if you wait for the annual group buy they hold. I got my Russell really cheap.

[Amber Lamps]

I'm amazed that 3/4 of an inch makes three bike unrideable... I've had very good luck with Suzuki gel seats and have had them on my last for bikes. in fact the one on my current bike is almost four years old and no problem.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Just do yourself a favor and stay the hell away from the OEM gel seats. They're okay in the beginning but as they get older I've found they end up hard as a rock.

I've heard really good things about Spencer's seats
( http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php )

I'm seriously considering it (though I need to get a new OEM seat because I stupidly got rid of mine in favor of the OEM gel seat from Suzuki) since it's considerably cheaper than the Russell and (from what I've heard) the results are pretty similar.

Did you leave yours on the bike during winter storage?

I plan to put the stocker on for storage(I just got mine, and it is so much better than stock).

[the chi]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Ah ya wussy. You just been off so long your butts gotten tender! Just suck it up and ride!!

This! Suck it up buttercup, your butt will toughen up!