Stock Seat

TommyBwell · #1 (**permalink**) 15-Aug-2010, 03:32 PM (856)

I am considering buying a 30th anniversary 1200 GS and one think I like is the red seat. My question is how many people run up considerable miles on the stock seat? Is the seat any better than my old 2000 1150?

rcliffor · #2 (**permalink**) 16-Aug-2010, 07:11 PM (007)

Stock seats really suck, you won't ride very far before you start looking at aftermarket seats. I personally like my Sargent, but there are a lot of choices out there.

TommyBwell · #3 (**permalink**) 17-Aug-2010, 07:05 PM (003)

I kind of figured that. I have started leaning towards getting an 09 demo. That will leave me some money for a seat and some other goodies.

Pastor Passum · #4 (**permalink**) 17-Aug-2010, 08:31 PM (063)

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Originally Posted by TommyBwell

I am considering buying a 30th anniversary 1200 GS and one think I like is the red seat. My question is how many people run up considerable miles on the stock seat? Is the seat any better than my old 2000 1150?

While I haven't put many miles on 1150's my riding buddy has about 70,000 on his '01 1150 with the stock seat and seems to have no complaints.

When I bought my '05 1200GS I thought the seat was pretty uncomfortable but that's been the case with my last four BMW's. I've kept the stock seat on each and either I adjusted to the seats or they've adjusted to me. I now have about 46,000 miles on the '05 GS with the stock seat and have done several long trips with quite a few 800 mile days along the way. The stock seat suites me fine...but that's just me and my 64 year old 260 Lb. body. Your opinion may vary

Jim

BarkSlayer · #5 (**permalink**) 24-Aug-2010, 11:22 AM (682)

Save your money...and spend it on a Russell. They'll be glad to make you a red one, and you'll never regret it.

rodzerkenz · #6 (**permalink**) 29-Aug-2010, 09:24 PM (100)

HI,

My suggestion is first go for trail ride, after you confirm which one is comfort to you. And all the best for your lovable red seat.

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RiderDW · #7 (**permalink**) 25-Oct-2010, 05:30 PM (938)

I have a Sargent and found it to be lower than my stock seat.

ElG · #8 (**permalink**) 18-Dec-2010, 11:18 AM (720)

Hi, I have a 08' GSA and have been riding 20k so far on the stock seat with a wool sheepskin seat cover. My bottom end has been fine, although its all I know.
Take care,
ElG

kurt1305 · #9 (**permalink**) 19-Dec-2010, 05:53 PM (995)

I sent a stock seat ot Spencer and it made a big difference for about $100.

http://greatdaytoride.com/Home_Page.php

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