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Message started by Circle_Burner on 09/21/05 at 07:03:48

Title: Seat Upgrades
Post by Circle_Burner on 09/21/05 at 07:03:48

I purchased a 2005 S40 for my wife and have a question about a seat upgrade. I noticed Suzuki has 2 upgrades they sell for the S40, both are gel type.

Are they any good? Any other options?

Thanks

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Cindi Knox on 09/21/05 at 07:31:33

I haven't Suzuki's options, butt I will offer this recommendation:

Russell Day-Long.

They will rebuild your seat for you.  For your height, weight, riding position.  It will feel less comfortable in five minute sittings, but way more comfortable for hours in the saddle.

I am not in any way affiliated with this company, I just had a Savage seat remade by them, and it is excellent.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by jrm8486 on 09/21/05 at 07:34:54

I have the pillow top gel its great,Try www.oneidasuzuki.com It was cheaper there than locally even with shipping.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by vroom1776 on 09/21/05 at 08:44:32

there's a seat rasing section in the technical corner which may help.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Savage_Rob on 09/21/05 at 10:40:19


jrm8486 wrote:
I have the pillow top gel its great,Try www.oneidasuzuki.com It was cheaper there than locally even with shipping.

Same here.  I got mine from Oneida and I like it a lot.  Here's what it looks like:
http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-98-bikepics-433563.jpg

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by barb36jack31 on 10/02/05 at 16:34:37

For Cindi Knox - I have used Russell Day-Long seats for many years, always with great result.  BTW what did the seat cost ?  I imagine the price is very high at yhis point in time.

Jack H.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Jim_R on 10/02/05 at 22:30:35

wow rob ur seat looks awesome.  That is the pillow style correct?  It looks identical to my uncles virago seat and it looks comfy.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/03/05 at 05:33:33


Jim_R wrote:
wow rob ur seat looks awesome.  That is the pillow style correct?  It looks identical to my uncles virago seat and it looks comfy.

Thank you.  You are correct.  It is the pillow style gel seat for the S40.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by jcbass7 on 10/03/05 at 15:35:53

im looking for a sleak gel type seat that will go on my 87? any ideas? ps. i dont have a very deep pocket.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by sluggo on 10/03/05 at 15:40:56

here's my solution.  9 inch solo springer seat.

that combined with lots of saddle time (the only real way to cure monkee butt), and a couple of advil or aleve before a long ride

http://www.bikepics.com/pics/pics/suzuki-savage-04-bikepics-377266.jpg

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by barb36jack31 on 10/04/05 at 14:11:50

For Savage Bob - Is the seat in your picture a complete seat, pan and all?  Or is it a pad that goes on top of the stock seat?

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Dan on 10/04/05 at 14:15:07

I have the pillow top gel seat as well, and it is fantastic (compared to the original).

Seems a bit stiffer when you are on it initially (short rides), but the comfort on longer rides is SOOO much better.



Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/04/05 at 17:45:45


barb36jack31 wrote:
For Savage Bob - Is the seat in your picture a complete seat, pan and all?  Or is it a pad that goes on top of the stock seat?

It's Rob and it is a complete seat replacement for the stock S40 seat, though it will easily fit a Savage too.  Mine is a 98 Savage, so I can say that for sure.  Several others on this board have done the same thing.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by barb36jack31 on 10/05/05 at 14:53:53

Rob - Sorry about the name goof-up.  Will have it straight from now on.  Thanks for the info about the seat.  My bike is a 2005 S40 so it should be OK.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/06/05 at 05:51:10


barb36jack31 wrote:
Rob - Sorry about the name goof-up.  Will have it straight from now on.  Thanks for the info about the seat.  My bike is a 2005 S40 so it should be OK.  Thanks again.

Heh, no biggie.  I'm a Jr.  My Dad is Bob; I'm Rob.

Title: Re: Seat Upgrades
Post by DavidV on 10/06/05 at 06:08:39

Sluggo,

Do you recall where you got your springer seat?  Any particular issues getting it mounted?  I guess there'd be a few brackets to fabricate.  

Thanks, David

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