I replaced my '16 Connie's uncomfortable stock seat (with a Sargent) and want to sell it. What is the value of the OEM seat? It has 3.900 miles of butt time and is in perfect condition.
You may not hate the Sargent butt () I would think this to be a great idea - save the seat for the pan only and you can have a custom seat made some day without losing any riding time. Some of the custom seat mfr’s are having LONG lead times.Save it until you figure out you hate the sargent then send it to Russel Day Long and have a good aeat built
8 out of ten seats i see for sale are Sargent seats, i wonder why?You may not hate the Sargent butt () I would think this to be a great idea - save the seat for the pan only and you can have a custom seat made some day without losing any riding time. Some of the custom seat mfr’s are having LONG lead times.
I think I paid about the same as BigORed for an extra seat I bought from a member. I had great plans of having a seat built and needed the pan. But I bought the Kawasaki Touring seat instead. So far I really like it. I'll do a review as soon as get a longer trip on it. This seat doesn't push you into the tank. But I found the 09 the battery box cover is freaking hot on the right knee. It does reposition the knees.Depends on the time of year, and if anyone is desperate right now, or is working on a crash restoration project.
Otherwise it's a $50 item I'd think.
BTW, what are your thoughts about your new Sargent?
Thx, AB
I think I paid about the same for a OEM seat as Big O Red did. I bought a extra seat because I had great dreams of having a seat built and needed the pan.
But NOOOO, I bought the Kawasaki touring seat they offer for the later bikes as an accessory. So far the seat has not pushed me into the tank. I will do a full review once I get a longer trip on the seat. I will say I found the 09 battery box cover to be freaking hot on the right knee. The seat slightly repositions the knees which is different from the uncomfortable OEM seat. I will have to figure out some insolation for the battery box cover though.
Is there a difference between your seat and a touring seat? Your seat cover should be a little rougher than the slick seat that puts the sensitive parts into the tank.I have a stock 2016 seat for sale if anyone is interested
As far as materials i don't recall. I do know its more comfortable, esp for long rides.Is there a difference between your seat and a touring seat? Your seat cover should be a little rougher than the slick seat that puts the sensitive parts into the tank.
Wasn't the "Touring" (upgraded version) seat offered as standard equipment on the 2015-up models?