Lifan X-pect seat

Frank Hotdogs · 05-18-2022, 12:57 PM

Has anyone had any luck finding an aftermarket seat for it, or modifying it?

In the 25 miles I've ridden this bike so far, sweet lord does that seat suck. I understand the feeling of being too far forward is just a natural part of this style of bike, but is it also normal to feel like I've just been kicked in the taint? Maybe it's an old guy thing but none of the bikes I used to ride as a youngster did this to me. I got off it after a 5 mile ride and I had pins and needles in places that, well, let's just say places that I'd really rather I didn't.

I'd like to just get a better seat, but maybe there's a pad people have used? Or am I just gonna have to waddle into an upholstery shop?

JFOlivier · 05-18-2022, 01:47 PM

I know how you feel! I posted the same thing over a year ago and never had any answer to help with the X-Pect seat. After the last 1500 miles my rear end seems to have adapted to the seat although I rarely ride for more than 45 minutes at a time and a day in the seat could be agony. If you can find the answer, please post it so others may benefit.

KSSK · 05-18-2022, 03:49 PM

I've wondered about the seat, as well.

Since lots of parts on this bike are clones of Honda bikes like the CRF230, I wonder if a seat for some type of Honda model would fit? I'm not sure how you'd be able to check that.

TominMO · 05-18-2022, 04:19 PM

I hated it at first too, but it was my fault. I was sitting further back like you would on a street bike. Once I followed Boatguy's advice and moved forward, problem solved.

ProDigit · 07-12-2024, 10:54 PM

Anyone has some dimensions of the seat?
I'm expecting my Xpect, and want to buy some seat covers, to increase riding comfort.

Does the hawk seat fit on the Xpect?

ProDigit · 03-25-2025, 08:30 PM

I ended up taking the seat off, undo the staples, and add some foam padding.
Restapled it, added more foam, covered it with a 3d mesh seat cover to keep it in place. My seat now is probably 35" high, allowing me to flatfoot on one side, and tippy toe on the other.

A better solution for shorter riders, would be to take the cover off (removing the staples), cut a bit of foam where the rider seat raises in height towards the passenger seat, so you can slide back a bit easier.
This will probably be at the cost of passenger seat comfort.

You can also just install a silicon seat collusion under the seat.
The 3dmesh cover makes it look good, and even out some pieces showing rough transition.

05-18-2022, 12:57 PM	#1
Frank Hotdogs Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Missoula MT Posts: 37	Lifan X-pect seat Has anyone had any luck finding an aftermarket seat for it, or modifying it? In the 25 miles I've ridden this bike so far, sweet lord does that seat suck. I understand the feeling of being too far forward is just a natural part of this style of bike, but is it also normal to feel like I've just been kicked in the taint? Maybe it's an old guy thing but none of the bikes I used to ride as a youngster did this to me. I got off it after a 5 mile ride and I had pins and needles in places that, well, let's just say places that I'd really rather I didn't. I'd like to just get a better seat, but maybe there's a pad people have used? Or am I just gonna have to waddle into an upholstery shop?
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05-18-2022, 04:19 PM	#4
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 2,036	I hated it at first too, but it was my fault. I was sitting further back like you would on a street bike. Once I followed Boatguy's advice and moved forward, problem solved. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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07-12-2024, 10:54 PM	#5
ProDigit Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: FL Posts: 444	Anyone has some dimensions of the seat? I'm expecting my Xpect, and want to buy some seat covers, to increase riding comfort. Does the hawk seat fit on the Xpect? __________________ Last edited by ProDigit; 07-13-2024 at 03:54 PM.
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03-25-2025, 08:30 PM	#6
ProDigit Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: FL Posts: 444	I ended up taking the seat off, undo the staples, and add some foam padding. Restapled it, added more foam, covered it with a 3d mesh seat cover to keep it in place. My seat now is probably 35" high, allowing me to flatfoot on one side, and tippy toe on the other. A better solution for shorter riders, would be to take the cover off (removing the staples), cut a bit of foam where the rider seat raises in height towards the passenger seat, so you can slide back a bit easier. This will probably be at the cost of passenger seat comfort. You can also just install a silicon seat collusion under the seat. The 3dmesh cover makes it look good, and even out some pieces showing rough transition. __________________
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05-18-2022, 01:47 PM	#2
JFOlivier Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Northern Neck of Virginia. Posts: 166	I know how you feel! I posted the same thing over a year ago and never had any answer to help with the X-Pect seat. After the last 1500 miles my rear end seems to have adapted to the seat although I rarely ride for more than 45 minutes at a time and a day in the seat could be agony. If you can find the answer, please post it so others may benefit.
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05-18-2022, 03:49 PM	#3
KSSK Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 99	I've wondered about the seat, as well. Since lots of parts on this bike are clones of Honda bikes like the CRF230, I wonder if a seat for some type of Honda model would fit? I'm not sure how you'd be able to check that.
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