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Message started by Lady_Dawg on 11/27/05 at 16:13:59

Title: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by Lady_Dawg on 11/27/05 at 16:13:59

All,

This is my first post - - and i'm thinking of getting a new seat for my '05 S40. Could someone point me to a thread that discusses others opinions of the aftermarket seats or could you provide your thoughts/experiences?

Thanks a million!
JP

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by jrm8486 on 11/27/05 at 16:45:28

oneidasuzuki.com has a pillow top gel seat that I bought for mine.I'm very happy with it.

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by Ooh_S40_Shiney on 11/27/05 at 16:59:49

Welcome! :D You've found the perfect resource to get questions answered.

I have an '05 S40 also. I couldn't find an after market seat. Please post if you find any. I ended up ordering the Suzuki Gel seat. I put it on, and took it off about a week later - hated it. It is slightly softer, but has an ever so slight narrower taper in the front that I never got used to. I'm 6ft so maybe someone with shorter legs might not mind.

I haven't bothered trying to sell mine, but if you're interested I'll sell at pretty heavy discount. I'll never use it again. Personal opinion - waste of $240

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by Jim_R on 11/27/05 at 21:05:00

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com has a pillow top gel seat

it is by far the best seat that has been reviewed on this site. Several owners buy the classic version and say it stinks.

Use that site to order from and make sure u get the pillow top version or order lancers gel seat pad which is another option..

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by Savage_Rob on 11/28/05 at 06:51:08

And you can use the search function on the site to look for previous discussions. The current default of 180 days is pretty good but you can change that if you want to look back farther.

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by Capt._Capsize on 12/03/05 at 06:50:51

The Savage seat is a cruel thing to sit on for long. I made mine more tolerable with the front of seat elevation mod and a sheepskin pad which can be had at Aero-Stitch or Alaskan Leathers. The pad makes the biggest difference and is worth it.

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by jimbrough on 12/03/05 at 17:53:25

Maybe my butt is more padded or something but I don't find the standard seat too bad as is...I still think a banana seat is the way to go, though, so you can shift the derriere around here and there for a change in scenery.

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by Jim_R on 12/03/05 at 21:22:06

i was sick of my seat because it made my butt numb. I put in a bicycle gel seat in mine and recovered it.

http://www.geocities.com/jimruggiero/seat.jpgit feels very comfortable.

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by DavidV on 12/04/05 at 11:30:00

Jim_R -

Cool idea for a winter project. Any chance of an "after" photo?

Title: Re: Suggestions or Thread on Seats
Post by ethan on 12/06/05 at 09:08:14

Jim, interesting concept. I have a bicycle gel seat that I need to do something with. Do you have to sit on it exactly right in order for it to work?

I tried putting pillow stuffing on top of the foam, but that didnt work too well... too lumpy.
I need something for the passanger seat too. My gf says its uncomfortable.