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Started by Desert Rat, May 04, 2009, 02:53:35 PM

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Desert Rat

May 04, 2009, 02:53:35 PM
I have an '07.  I've searched around the net without much luck.  What's out there for aftermarket seats for these things?  Anything with a small backrest for a passenger?

I just don't find it terribly comfortable.
2007 Bone Stock F model
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XealotX

#1
May 04, 2009, 02:58:21 PM
I hope the answer also covers '02 bikes. By 50 miles my butt is killing me.
"Personally, I'm hung like a horse.   A small horse.  OK, a seahorse, but, dammit, a horse nonetheless!" -- Caffeine

"Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president." -- Jack Burton

joshr08

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May 04, 2009, 04:58:57 PM
02 i beleave you can still get a corbin seat for yours im not real sure on the 07..    the best thing i have found for a sore but is more riding.  the more miles you put on the more your ars gets used to the ride.  or you can always order a gel seat insert off the net and carve your seat and install and recover your stock seat.
05 GS500F
mods
k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims

XealotX

#3
May 04, 2009, 05:10:43 PM
Quote from: joshr08 on May 04, 2009, 04:58:57 PM
02 i beleave you can still get a corbin seat for yours ... 

Nope...2000 and older only. :icon_sad:
"Personally, I'm hung like a horse.   A small horse.  OK, a seahorse, but, dammit, a horse nonetheless!" -- Caffeine

"Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president." -- Jack Burton

Bluehaze

#4
May 04, 2009, 05:21:06 PM
there is really no option out there.  Your best option is to go to a local upholstery and have them put gel pads on the seat.  I haven't done it yet as it will cost you  $200 plus i believe.  At least here in the NW it does.
2008 GS500F Modification: Fenderectomy. Additional LED Brake Lights. Blue Underlighting Kit. Grills on the Fairing. K&N Drop in Filter. Laser Deeptone 2-1 Exhaust. DynoJet Kit. Rear Kellerman Turn Signal. 14T sprocket. Carbon Fiber Race pegs. SM2 handlebar. 06 R6 Rear Suspension.

joshr08

#5
May 04, 2009, 05:44:08 PM
just order a gel insert and recover your seat after you put it in.  theres no need to spend 200 bucks to have someone do this the insert is 50 bucks or so and staples are really cheap.
05 GS500F
mods
k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims

5thAve

#6
May 04, 2009, 08:12:52 PM
The next best thing:

BUTT BUFFER   :icon_eek:

http://www.buttbuffer.com/info.asp
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Coming eventually: 541cc with 78mm Wiseco pistons; K&N Lunchbox; Vance & Hines; 40 pilot / 147.5 main jets; Progressive fork springs; 15W fork oil; Katana 750 shock

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XV750 Virago 1981 - sold
XL185s 1984 - sold

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#7
May 04, 2009, 09:07:36 PM
Quote from: 5thAve on May 04, 2009, 08:12:52 PM
The next best thing:

BUTT BUFFER   :icon_eek:

http://www.buttbuffer.com/info.asp

yiiikes those look like those things my grandma puts on the arms of EVERY chair in the house. 
'90 GS500F - streetfighter in progress... booyah!
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