Hawk Seat Dillema

paulesmann · 05-10-2016, 04:12 AM

My bike has been an absolute pleasure but if there was one thing I could change about the hawk from day one it's the seat! I'm not a fan of how it's angled down and has a step seat where the rider sits. I lose seat height and always feel like I'm sliding forward(burns my ass). Do you guys know of any after-market seats that would work on the hawk? I would love to find one that would give it a flatter style similar to the honda xrl or suzuki dr and give it a boost in seat height!

Appreciate any suggestions y'all

zingshoen · 05-10-2016, 05:17 AM

http://www.airhawk.com.au/product_de...&product_id=46

sth like that could do the trick?

Wolftrax · 05-10-2016, 06:33 AM

Here you go.http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com

Wolftrax · 05-10-2016, 06:55 AM

BTW, this is what I use on my Hawk.
http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks
Don't laugh, it really works.

wilserchinarider · 05-10-2016, 07:39 AM

I couldn't agree more with you! The hawk seat rolls forward abruptly and crowds you forward to the tank to the point where you're practically sitting smack on top of your unmentionables.

I have thought about pulling the staples on seat vinyl and shaving the foam to lengthen the driver seat area so it isn't so prominently sloping forward, I think even an inch would make a world of difference. I have watched a few videos and it doesn't look that difficult, the foam can be shaped or sculpted with a rasp, or even a hand grinder or belt sander....sort of on my to do list, but I'm afraid of making an ungodly mess out of a nice looking seat :(

pcspecialist · 05-10-2016, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

BTW, this is what I use on my Hawk.
http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks
Don't laugh, it really works.

What size did you go with and if you were to order it again, would you pick a different size?

pcspecialist · 05-10-2016, 01:34 PM

I'll probably take my seat to Bright Auto Upholstery, maybe we can both go at the same time and ask for a 2 for 1 discount?
http://www.brightautoupholstery.com/

pcspecialist · 05-10-2016, 02:27 PM

My BMW F650 had a custom seat and the marine grade vinyl gripped the seat of my pants really well, no sliding around. I think I'll try to get the same type of material. It was a Mr. Ed's Moto custom handcrafted seat.

Maybe I should go to a marine upholstery place such as Channel Marine?

http://www.channelmarinecanvas.com/our-services/

paulesmann · 05-10-2016, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the input guys! I think I do want to go with a custom seat. Might be pricey and hard to find but very worth it. http://www.seatconcepts.com/products...tegory=1671356

^This is exactly what I want done to mine. Going to contact them about a possible custom seat like this for the hawk

paulesmann · 05-10-2016, 03:38 PM

pcs are you in Portland too??

Adam Rinkleff · 05-10-2016, 06:39 PM

I talked to China, they said they are gonna change the seat. Could take a year, but they said they'd do it.

paulesmann · 05-10-2016, 09:10 PM

I will buy one immediately, but not sure I can wait a year.

pcspecialist · 05-10-2016, 10:09 PM

Yes, I'm in Portland and will definitely want to check out what you come up with if I don't beat you to it. My Hawk is on it's way up from California as I type. Just looking at pictures I knew the seat was going to require customising. I hated the stock BMW F650 seat and can see the stock Hawk seat is far, far worse.

paulesmann · 05-11-2016, 12:45 AM

Yeah it's my least favorite thing about the bike. I'm looking into any and everything I really want a taller and flatter sitting situation

pcspecialist · 05-11-2016, 03:51 PM

05-10-2016, 04:12 AM	#1
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	Hawk Seat Dillema My bike has been an absolute pleasure but if there was one thing I could change about the hawk from day one it's the seat! I'm not a fan of how it's angled down and has a step seat where the rider sits. I lose seat height and always feel like I'm sliding forward(burns my ass). Do you guys know of any after-market seats that would work on the hawk? I would love to find one that would give it a flatter style similar to the honda xrl or suzuki dr and give it a boost in seat height! Appreciate any suggestions y'all __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350 Last edited by paulesmann; 05-10-2016 at 04:52 AM.
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05-10-2016, 05:17 AM	#2
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	http://www.airhawk.com.au/product_de...&product_id=46 sth like that could do the trick? __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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05-10-2016, 06:33 AM	#3
Wolftrax Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga Posts: 437	Here you go.http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com __________________ Mark 2015 Haosen Hawk 250 2014 CRF250L 2014 CB500X Rally Raid
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05-10-2016, 06:55 AM	#4
Wolftrax Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga Posts: 437	BTW, this is what I use on my Hawk. http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks Don't laugh, it really works. __________________ Mark 2015 Haosen Hawk 250 2014 CRF250L 2014 CB500X Rally Raid Last edited by Wolftrax; 05-10-2016 at 06:56 AM. Reason: Spelling
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05-10-2016, 03:37 PM	#9
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	Thanks for the input guys! I think I do want to go with a custom seat. Might be pricey and hard to find but very worth it. http://www.seatconcepts.com/products...tegory=1671356 ^This is exactly what I want done to mine. Going to contact them about a possible custom seat like this for the hawk __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-10-2016, 07:39 AM	#5
wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	I couldn't agree more with you! The hawk seat rolls forward abruptly and crowds you forward to the tank to the point where you're practically sitting smack on top of your unmentionables. I have thought about pulling the staples on seat vinyl and shaving the foam to lengthen the driver seat area so it isn't so prominently sloping forward, I think even an inch would make a world of difference. I have watched a few videos and it doesn't look that difficult, the foam can be shaped or sculpted with a rasp, or even a hand grinder or belt sander....sort of on my to do list, but I'm afraid of making an ungodly mess out of a nice looking seat :(
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05-10-2016, 01:34 PM	#7
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	I'll probably take my seat to Bright Auto Upholstery, maybe we can both go at the same time and ask for a 2 for 1 discount? http://www.brightautoupholstery.com/
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05-10-2016, 02:27 PM	#8
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	My BMW F650 had a custom seat and the marine grade vinyl gripped the seat of my pants really well, no sliding around. I think I'll try to get the same type of material. It was a Mr. Ed's Moto custom handcrafted seat. Maybe I should go to a marine upholstery place such as Channel Marine? http://www.channelmarinecanvas.com/our-services/
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05-10-2016, 03:38 PM	#10
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	pcs are you in Portland too?? __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-10-2016, 06:39 PM	#11
Adam Rinkleff Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	I talked to China, they said they are gonna change the seat. Could take a year, but they said they'd do it.
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05-10-2016, 09:10 PM	#12
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	I will buy one immediately, but not sure I can wait a year. __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-10-2016, 10:09 PM	#13
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Yes, I'm in Portland and will definitely want to check out what you come up with if I don't beat you to it. My Hawk is on it's way up from California as I type. Just looking at pictures I knew the seat was going to require customising. I hated the stock BMW F650 seat and can see the stock Hawk seat is far, far worse.
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05-11-2016, 12:45 AM	#14
paulesmann Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 76	Yeah it's my least favorite thing about the bike. I'm looking into any and everything I really want a taller and flatter sitting situation __________________ Paul Mann 2015 Haosen Hawk 1989 Kawasaki EX500 1991 Suzuki DR350
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05-11-2016, 03:51 PM	#15
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583
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