Returning But Lost

Hookster · Feb 28, 2023

Hi, it’s a good few years since I sold the GS now but I’ve had an 04 R1150R for a while now. I find it cramped and tried to have the seat made higher and comfier. The local upholsterer succeeded in making it softer but this negated the extra height once it has my 17 stone on it. Therefore, I soon get cramps in my old hip joints and rarely use the bike. I understand there is or was a ‘tall’ option seat but I’m a bit lost searching in the for sale ads and/or how to post correctly in the Wanted section.

Not wanting to upset any rules or moderators, any tips/links/advice gratefully received.

All the best. C

Steve

Davey B · Feb 28, 2023

Couldn't an upholsterer put some really firm foam in as a base for say 3 inches, and then standard stuff on top?

wessie · Feb 28, 2023

have you looked to see if there is a peg lowering kit? Many, like me, with an R1200RS have lowered the pegs to relax the riding position. Have you tried one of those inflatable seat cushions like an Airhawk?

DevonAl · Feb 28, 2023

I used one of these on my 1200r until I managed to find a higher sport seat, 25-30 mm thick, my wife has one on the pillion seat, quite comfy apparently.

Al.

Hookster · Mar 7, 2023

Davey B said:
Couldn't an upholsterer put some really firm foam in as a base for say 3 inches, and then standard stuff on top?

They probably could but I was thinking the factory alternative might be an easier option.

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Hookster · Mar 7, 2023

wessie said:
have you looked to see if there is a peg lowering kit? Many, like me, with an R1200RS have lowered the pegs to relax the riding position. Have you tried one of those inflatable seat cushions like an Airhawk?

Does the lowering kit put the pegs at greater risk of grounding? No, I’ve not tried Airhawk, I’ll investigate. Thanks.

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Hookster · Mar 7, 2023

DevonAl said:
I used one of these on my 1200r until I managed to find a higher sport seat, 25-30 mm thick, my wife has one on the pillion seat, quite comfy apparently.

Al.

Ah, thanks, they’re a lot cheaper than the Airhawk ones!

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wessie · Mar 7, 2023

Hookster said:
Does the lowering kit put the pegs at greater risk of grounding? No, I’ve not tried Airhawk, I’ll investigate. Thanks.

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yes, you can scrape the pegs more easily but not a major problem if you keep the preload on a higher setting

Barnoe · Mar 7, 2023

of course the expensive option

trade in for a full height GSA, test riding first obviously

Hookster · Apr 3, 2023

Davey B said:
Couldn't an upholsterer put some really firm foam in as a base for say 3 inches, and then standard stuff on top?

Hi Davey, this is where I started and I ought to have been more firm (no pun intended) with the upholsters but knew it was a risk as they were clear they only really did cars etc.

Hookster · Apr 3, 2023

No, I'm not that good a rider but at my weight, grounding would be a worry when cornering.

Hookster · Apr 3, 2023

Yeah, well them days are behind me sadly. I ended up here first time around after getting a 1150GS and then a 1200gs, then a Mutlydastard, then a 990SMT, then Guzzi Trevor now so skint the old 1150R is having to do. Someone on here once told me I shouldn't have a bike if I couldn't afford one, which is probably true.

WShep · Apr 5, 2023

Hi Hookster,
Try Tony Archer car trimmers, Unit 7d, Bradley Mills, Bradley Mills Rd, Huddersfield, HD1 6PQ.

He did a seat on my sisters Triumph street triple, she wanted it lowering and sculpting and also (to be different) he diamond stitched the seat. A really impressive job.
Not sure how to add photos on here from my Mac book, but check him out.

SiRich · Apr 5, 2023

perhaps try these, sublime comfort on a re-done gsa seat I had. (I am about 16st)

https://www.sussexmotorcycles.com/elite-comfort-motorcycle-seats.html

wessie · Apr 5, 2023

WShep said:
Hi Hookster,
Try Tony Archer car trimmers, Unit 7d, Bradley Mills, Bradley Mills Rd, Huddersfield, HD1 6PQ.

He did a seat on my sisters Triumph street triple, she wanted it lowering and sculpting and also (to be different) he diamond stitched the seat. A really impressive job.
Not sure how to add photos on here from my Mac book, but check him out.

I think he has retired. It was posted on here recently.

Edit: found the link https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...Yorkshire-Tony-archer?highlight=archer+retire

WShep · Apr 5, 2023

wessie said:
I think he has retired. It was posted on here recently.

Oh bugger !! Thanks for the update anyhow.

King Rat · Apr 7, 2023

DevonAl said:
I used one of these on my 1200r until I managed to find a higher sport seat, 25-30 mm thick, my wife has one on the pillion seat, quite comfy apparently.

Al.

They double as a useful camping pillow too!

If you want your seat custom made to suit, try Tracey Dyke, she is based between Stafford and Telford in the wilds, but her work is sought after and she does show winning cars, bikes, trikes camper vans, 3-piece suites etc... she did the seat on my X Challenge, different cover material on the sides to the top too, rough and grippy on top, smooth on the sides to allow freedom of movement when stood. She is absolutely brilliant.

https://www.facebook.com/dykeupholsteryservice/?locale=en_GB

Hookster · Apr 10, 2023

WShep said:
Hi Hookster,
Try Tony Archer car trimmers, Unit 7d, Bradley Mills, Bradley Mills Rd, Huddersfield, HD1 6PQ.

He did a seat on my sisters Triumph street triple, she wanted it lowering and sculpting and also (to be different) he diamond stitched the seat. A really impressive job.
Not sure how to add photos on here from my Mac book, but check him out.

Think I used these guys in the past if they're near the football stadium and cinema? Very busy and popular and don't know wy I didn't think of them first time around! Thanks.

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