05-10-2016, 04:12 AM | #1 |
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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
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05-10-2016, 05:17 AM | #2 |
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05-10-2016, 06:33 AM | #3 |
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Here you go.http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com
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05-10-2016, 06:55 AM | #4 |
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BTW, this is what I use on my Hawk.
http://cycle-analyst.com/sweetcheeks Don't laugh, it really works.
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05-10-2016, 07:39 AM | #5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, 03:37 PM | #9 |
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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
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05-10-2016, 03:38 PM | #10 |
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pcs are you in Portland too??
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05-10-2016, 10:09 PM | #13 |
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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 |
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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
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05-11-2016, 03:51 PM | #15 |
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