GS500F Upgrades to factory seat or aftermarket seats

Started by tundrav8, January 17, 2011, 05:30:18 PM

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tundrav8

January 17, 2011, 05:30:18 PM
Getting ready to take a long trip on my 09 GS500F and was wondering if there are any aftermarket comfortable seats aval or what my options are to get a more comfortable seat.

adidasguy

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January 17, 2011, 05:36:50 PM Last Edit: January 17, 2011, 05:37:57 PM by adidasguy
If you can find one of these, you've got what you want. Read the thread as I didn't know the story behind it when I bought it. Very rare. Promised to centuryghost (so not for sale). He tried it out last Saturday and said it is fantastic.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54637.0

PS:  Sorry. Never mind - that's for an "E". Don't know what's around for an"F".


tb0lt

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January 17, 2011, 05:55:59 PM
I've  seen this thing advertised in Harley mags. Maybe it would suit your purpose.

http://www.buttybuddy.com/index.asp ( ironically... an uber ghey name for a product intended mostly for the macho "i'm-a-badass-because-i-ride-an-HD" guy)

XealotX

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January 17, 2011, 06:49:58 PM
Quote from: tb0lt on January 17, 2011, 05:55:59 PM
I've  seen this thing advertised in Harley mags. Maybe it would suit your purpose.

http://www.buttybuddy.com/index.asp ( ironically... an uber ghey name for a product intended mostly for the macho "i'm-a-badass-because-i-ride-an-HD" guy)

Looking at the website it looks like it's only for passengers. Might get in the way of shifting or braking (?).
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adidasguy

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January 17, 2011, 07:37:40 PM
Just noticed thus guy is selling a GS500F with a gel seat insert. maybe ask him about it?

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54818.0

Toogoofy317

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January 17, 2011, 08:39:19 PM
A lot of folks take the cover off of the seat put in their own gel insert and restaple it back on. I've never done it so don't know how hard it could be. Might wanna try Corbin as well. I think if you will send them a seat they can make a specialty one.

Mary
2004 F, Fenderectomy, barends, gsxr-pegs, pro grip gel covers, 15th JT sprocket, stock decals gone,custom chain guard,GSXR integrated mirrors, flush mount signals, 150 rear tire,white rims, rebuilt top end, V&H Exhaust, Custom heel and chain guard (Adidasguy)

SAFE-T

#8
January 18, 2011, 10:15:56 AM
Corbin will make a seat for the new style GS500E/F but someone has to take their bike to their shop and leave it there for a while so they can design and test fit.

Rumor is you get a free seat out the deal, so I'm surprised no one has ever taken them up on it.

GI_JO_NATHAN

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January 18, 2011, 02:57:08 PM
You want to go to "greatdaytoride.com" He modifies the stock seat, I know people that have had this done, and a lot of Iron Butt long distance guys swear by it.
Jonathan
'04 GS500
Quote from: POLLOCK28 (XDTALK.com)From what I understand from frequenting various forums you are handling this critisim completely wrong. You are supposed to get bent out of shape and start turning towards personal attacks.
Get with the program!

Chuck500

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January 19, 2011, 07:01:28 PM
+1000 on the greatdaytoride.com seat mod.  I had it done.  The is VERY reasonable.  The full on LD mod is $75 plus shipping.  The seat will come back looking stock but feel very firm.  It takes a few hundred miles to break in.  After i got mine, I did a 500 mile day with NO seat fatigue.

Keep the shiny side up,

Chuck
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