Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
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Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
I've got a fat arse - there, I said it, so getting the right seat is a pain there of, so I'm looking for another one, either rider/pillion or both to fit the R1250RT, I believe the R1200RT from 2019 onwards also fits??
Needs to be heated, standard or tall, and in good condition, not a Wunderlich one as I've tried one of those and it was ok, but still not just right, so something different
Anything out there?
James
Needs to be heated, standard or tall, and in good condition, not a Wunderlich one as I've tried one of those and it was ok, but still not just right, so something different
Anything out there?
James
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
I’ve used Sargent seats on both the Pan and the RT, both wider and firmer than stock, they’re more available 2nd hand and more resale-able afterwards.
The problem I found with modifying your own is that you either sell it with the bike (at a loss), or try and sell it on separately but only after you’ve bought a stock seat to replace it.
I had the original stock seat on the Pan modified but wasn’t happy with it, and eventually it collapsed on one side. I then bought a 2nd hand Sargent, which I found excellent.
The problem I found with modifying your own is that you either sell it with the bike (at a loss), or try and sell it on separately but only after you’ve bought a stock seat to replace it.
I had the original stock seat on the Pan modified but wasn’t happy with it, and eventually it collapsed on one side. I then bought a 2nd hand Sargent, which I found excellent.
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
You could have a chat with these guys;
https://www.jkraft-autotrim.co.uk/
or
https://www.facebook.com/PPSeat/?locale=en_GB
https://www.jkraft-autotrim.co.uk/
or
https://www.facebook.com/PPSeat/?locale=en_GB
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
Pretty much as Steve says below, I have used Tony in the past, and he was fine, but most of these guys are recovering or modding seats a bit rather than doing them for comfort. If RDL had a UK operation I'd get another as I've had a couple of theirs in the past and they were good, but I just lose too much with the two way shipping, it's almost £250 just for that My last RDL probably cost me over £650 after shipping and re sale were done when I changed bike - ouch
So really looking for something else to try like Sargent/Corban or a RDL if I can find any of them.Steve398 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:18 am I’ve used Sargent seats on both the Pan and the RT, both wider and firmer than stock, they’re more available 2nd hand and more resale-able afterwards.
The problem I found with modifying your own is that you either sell it with the bike (at a loss), or try and sell it on separately but only after you’ve bought a stock seat to replace it.
I had the original stock seat on the Pan modified but wasn’t happy with it, and eventually it collapsed on one side. I then bought a 2nd hand Sargent, which I found excellent.
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
@ jesim1
Thank you for the info on Russel seats. Going to get a pair in the new year.
Both the wife and I like the ones in the photo below.
Going to email them for a price. So i will make sure i'm sitting down when i get the reply.
Thank you for the info on Russel seats. Going to get a pair in the new year.
Both the wife and I like the ones in the photo below.
Going to email them for a price. So i will make sure i'm sitting down when i get the reply.
Dont Ride Faster, Than Your Angel Can Fly.
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
Went for two different designs on my last two bikes - the GTLEs was a touch slidey, so went for non slip on the GA
If I remember correctly the last one was about $1000+ all in including two way shipping, very comfortable though, I'm just scared to buy a third in case I sell this bike also, my track record is pretty poor in that regard
If I remember correctly the last one was about $1000+ all in including two way shipping, very comfortable though, I'm just scared to buy a third in case I sell this bike also, my track record is pretty poor in that regard
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
Or in the real world that is super BMW sensible i have a Touratech.
It is a super comfortable seat(mine is not heated, but why would it be )The comfort lasts for a hundred odd miles and then reverts back to the same comfort level of every seat known to man.Bought 2nd hand and very happy with it.
It is a super comfortable seat(mine is not heated, but why would it be )The comfort lasts for a hundred odd miles and then reverts back to the same comfort level of every seat known to man.Bought 2nd hand and very happy with it.
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
Still looking for one of these, I was out today and it reminded me my ass is not getting any younger, or fonder of the OE seat
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
You thought of getting it re made? try Tony Archer he is still on the go and does a fantastic job
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Re: Aftermarket seat for R1250RT - again!!
Have you tried cycle shorts as they are padded.
There cheap enough on ebay to try and see if they help or not.
There cheap enough on ebay to try and see if they help or not.
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