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Hi All. We have an R1250 GSA that is a year old now but find the seat is not good on long journeys we both have to get off after about an hour of being in the saddle, does anyone one else find this?
Has anyone got any after market seats fitted ?
 
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I've got a Bagster comfort seat on my 2010 R1200GS and it is anything but comfort(able). Although a good looking one piece seat it is far too firm for my liking. I refitted the standard seat after a few thousand miles.
The trouble is you can't really test ride these things and recommendaion is highly subjective.
 
While nothing is perfect the stock BMW seat is just plain awful. I found the Sargent seat good enough to last all day without hurting so much I had t get off. My bottom still gets sore but it's far and above the stock seat. Airhawk also makes a seat for the GS and those I've talked to people who like it. I don't know if it's better than the Sargent seat but might be worth a try. AirHawk IST (Independent Suspension Technology) Seats | Airhawk
 
SARGENT WORLD PERFORMANCE SEAT!!

I've had Corbin, Russell, Sargent, Airhawk, Etc and can verify (at least based upon MY humble opinion) that the Sargent seats are THE most comfortable seats. I'm often called "Princess and the Pea" by my buddies because I'm so selective. That should say something :)
After 6+ hours, every seat on earth will cause your butt muscles to start aching a little and cause you to want to shift around. However, the Sargent has the best shape and firmness to let you ride and ride.
**Sidenote: When I got my first Sargent seat on my K1600GT a few years ago, I bickered and bitched after riding for 10 minutes that they had duped me into purchasing a hard seat and there was no way I would like it over the stock seat. But, after riding for an hour... and then 4 hours... and then 10+ hour trips, I was pleasantly surprised (to say the least). I've since purchased (3) others for my other bikes. The Sargent I had on my R1200GSA has been migrated to my new R1250GSA and is - without question - the best mod I put on my bikes.

It IS important to note that everyone's backside is different. I am 6'6" and 220lbs so I have a fairly slender, bone-y backside. Someone with more meat on their bones may like a spongier / mushier seat but ---the overall consensus among the guys I've biked with over the years is that seats generally need to be "firm" to be comfortable for long hauls. The softer seats are what cause the meat on your backside to fatigue easier.
I don't think you'll go wrong with the Sargent World Performance Seat-- but be sure to give it some miles before formulating your opinion. **I always keep a deflated Airhawk portable cushion in my saddlebag on ALL my bikes in case i ever do a days-long ride and want a different pad to break up the muscles but the Sargent does the best job any long-journey of ANY long-haul seat. They also look good which is a bonus :)
 
I would check out the Russell RDL. They use your stock seat pan and make the support and padding to your specifications. You send them pictures and your seat. The guarantee is that will do adjustments if you have issues. I have one on a 1600GTL and love it. It’s hard to compare as the bikes seating positions are completely different. The GS has a Sergeant and it is better than stock. I tried a Saddleman and like the Sergeant better.
 
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Hi Guys. Thanks for all the input about the seats, it’s not just my wife and I getting old!!! It does amaze me that a bike that is made for eating up miles and isn’t cheap to buy has such a crap seat on it but also glad that’s others have the same problem. Thanks again and safe biking everyone (y)(y)
 
Agree the stock seat is the worst.
I went with a Sargernt covered by a Cool Cover.
You will be surprised how much a difference the Cool Cover makes.

 
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SARGENT WORLD PERFORMANCE SEAT!!

I've had Corbin, Russell, Sargent, Airhawk, Etc and can verify (at least based upon MY humble opinion) that the Sargent seats are THE most comfortable seats. I'm often called "Princess and the Pea" by my buddies because I'm so selective. That should say something :)
After 6+ hours, every seat on earth will cause your butt muscles to start aching a little and cause you to want to shift around. However, the Sargent has the best shape and firmness to let you ride and ride.
**Sidenote: When I got my first Sargent seat on my K1600GT a few years ago, I bickered and bitched after riding for 10 minutes that they had duped me into purchasing a hard seat and there was no way I would like it over the stock seat. But, after riding for an hour... and then 4 hours... and then 10+ hour trips, I was pleasantly surprised (to say the least). I've since purchased (3) others for my other bikes. The Sargent I had on my R1200GSA has been migrated to my new R1250GSA and is - without question - the best mod I put on my bikes.

It IS important to note that everyone's backside is different. I am 6'6" and 220lbs so I have a fairly slender, bone-y backside. Someone with more meat on their bones may like a spongier / mushier seat but ---the overall consensus among the guys I've biked with over the years is that seats generally need to be "firm" to be comfortable for long hauls. The softer seats are what cause the meat on your backside to fatigue easier.
I don't think you'll go wrong with the Sargent World Performance Seat-- but be sure to give it some miles before formulating your opinion. **I always keep a deflated Airhawk portable cushion in my saddlebag on ALL my bikes in case i ever do a days-long ride and want a different pad to break up the muscles but the Sargent does the best job any long-journey of ANY long-haul seat. They also look good which is a bonus :)
Hi. Sounds like the Sargent is the way to go as I am a very similar size to you 6ft 2ins and 151/2 stone and several reply’s mention the Sargent seat.
Thanks all the best.
 
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Sadly ALL motorcycle seats are uncomfortable. I paid extra for the ‘comfort’ seat when I ordered my R1250GS. If it’s the comfort seat I dread to think what the standard one feels like!
Trust me the standard seat is not good, it’s ok if you are only going 50 miles or so but then anymore it’s stop get off walk around then back on again for another 45mins or so.
 
The stock seat was ok for awhile but as it's gotten broken in its getting pretty bad. I'm big, a little over 6' and 290 lbs but I still have my football butt - hard as a rock. With my weight and that soft seat I can actually feel the ridges in the seat base on the OEM seat now. I have used many seats, especially on my K1600 and the answer has been Corbin. This seat basically allows unlimited saddle time, I even fuel in the saddle (I know, not smart!). I even have a Corbin on my Hayabusa. I tried a Sargent on the K1600, Didn't like it because it was still a bit too mushy for me. I will say that the build quality on the Sargent was impressive, so if that's your choice I think you will be happy with it. The Sargent is built on a base that is similar to the OEM base (plastic if I remember). The Corbin has it's own base and it is very heavy. Don't know that it matters but interesting difference. Corbins allow maximum rider movement too. The shape is designed for spirited riding as you slide a bit to the front, rather than back and out of position. The front is narrow, the back flares out for comfortable cruising. Shape is pretty critical on a bike like this where you need to be able to move around and even stand up. The Sargent had a pretty good shape too to be honest. I had an RDL on my K1600 and sold it. It was super comfortable but it planted you in one spot and got in the way of the legs moving around for me.
 
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