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2LZ 06-28-2016 10:30 AM

Tall Seat
 
Got my new tall seat stashed inside the TT250 crate, as promised. What a God Send! I was able to take it out for about an hour on Sunday and WOW...what a difference. Not only is it wider and flatter with real quality (firm) foam, but the stitching and upholstery seem very high quality. It's a very attractive seat, to the eye. Most importantly, after an hour....my butt wasn't even beginning to snivel. I would have been long squirming on the stocker.
Coming from the HD and Vic world, where a good seat is between 700 and a grand, this thing is a steel for the $$$.
Thank you everyone for twisting my arm to try this. :-) My backside thanks you, as well.

jbfla 06-28-2016 11:02 AM

2LZ, if you get a chance, can you post a side view photo?

How much taller is the tall seat that the stock seat?

Thanks.

jb

FastDoc 06-28-2016 11:24 AM

If I had a RX3 the first thing I would do is get the tallest seat they make. I'm 6'1" and found the stock saddle much lower than I needed. I also prefer flatter seats, especially on off road bikes.

Looks like a great perch.

BTW, I love the Q in the back ;-)

2LZ 06-28-2016 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbfla (Post 222901)
2LZ, if you get a chance, can you post a side view photo?

How much taller is the tall seat that the stock seat?

Thanks.

jb

I'll get a pic tonight. I should have measured them, I guess. In all honesty, jb, I'm not sure if it's any taller at all. Maybe 1/2" max? I think they just call it the "tall seat", as opposed to the narrow or whatever. I didn't have to noticeably swing my leg any higher got climb aboard. I'm 6' and my feet are still quite comfy to the ground.

What is different is the overall quality, width and flatness of it. You're no longer perched aboard a rubber covered 7" peeler core working its way up yer arse. Plus that rubberized stuff they call upholstery on the stock seat is no longer gripping my jeans. I really hated that. It's nice to be able to slide around a bit, without a fight.

2LZ 06-28-2016 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc (Post 222905)

BTW, I love the Q in the back ;-)

Oh yah...gotta love Q. As you know, Doc, it's a great bike. I bet with what little mods I've done, it will pull my RX3 in a straight line and it's only a 200. They really did a great job on them.

FastDoc 06-28-2016 02:36 PM

The Q is not light, but I bet lighter than the RX3. Even with a few HP down it moves pretty good.

I think everyone should have a Q. Better than an Obama-phone.

BlackBike 06-28-2016 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc (Post 222944)
The Q is not light, but I bet lighter than the RX3. Even with a few HP down it moves pretty good.

I think everyone should have a Q. Better than an Obama-phone.

Hahaha,

Good grief, I'd forgotten about that crap.

We also kno obama phones don't work either to overseas quick reaction forces in the Mediterranean.

BlackBike 06-28-2016 03:55 PM

Looks like the seat is a mandatory option for the rx3. Thanks for the info 2lz

FastDoc 06-28-2016 04:09 PM

For that you need a private email server. The disposable type is preferred.

BlackBike 06-28-2016 04:12 PM

Oh come on FastDoc, "at this point ,what difference does it make".

rickosuave1987 06-28-2016 08:36 PM

Is the pillion seat any more "robust"? My wife's rear is aching even after just a short trip on the highway. I've been thinking of upgrading, but haven't had time to run out to CSC to test it out.

Ron B 06-28-2016 09:34 PM

Im sure your wife will appreciate her new seat 2lz :hehe:

dpl096 06-28-2016 09:44 PM

Great news 2LZ.....glad u approve.

2LZ 06-29-2016 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickosuave1987 (Post 222986)
Is the pillion seat any more "robust"? My wife's rear is aching even after just a short trip on the highway. I've been thinking of upgrading, but haven't had time to run out to CSC to test it out.

I wouldn't say more robust regarding thickness or width, but it's a definite higher quality all around.

mckayprod 06-29-2016 10:16 PM

Quote:

Plus that rubberized stuff they call upholstery on the stock seat is no longer gripping my jeans. I really hated that. It's nice to be able to slide around a bit, without a fight.
I thought I was the only one who dislikes the stock seat cover material. I'm saving my shekels for that "tall" seat.


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