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Seat upgrade for F3 T.
I am wondering if the oem seat is going to soften up for the rider and passenger or are most upgrading to a different seat. If so what?
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Most asking questions about seats seem to have the opposite complaint. Most think of the OEM seat as a mush, torture machine that gives out after about 50 miles of driving. Never heard a complaint of it being to hard.
That said, I think you are on the "good" side of the problem. Am guessing the seat will "soften" in the next 500 miles or so.
I am not familiar with F3 ergos--so will not consider myself an "expert" when it comes to advice on F3 seating.
I have replaced 5 of 5 seats on my 's. The OEM was gone within 500 miles. My solutions: Two Corbins (you probably would not like them because they are considered as hard). Three BRP comfort seats. More support for me. Cost wise: about $600 for the BRP and $1000 for the Corbins.
Others will come on and hopefully you can get your seat dilemma solved to your satisfaction.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
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Uncomfortable
Originally Posted by akspyderman
Most asking questions about seats seem to have the opposite complaint. Most think of the OEM seat as a mush, torture machine that gives out after about 50 miles of driving. Never heard a complaint of it being to hard.
That said, I think you are on the "good" side of the problem. Am guessing the seat will "soften" in the next 500 miles or so.
I am not familiar with F3 ergos--so will not consider myself an "expert" when it comes to advice on F3 seating.
I have replaced 5 of 5 seats on my 's. The OEM was gone within 500 miles. My solutions: Two Corbins (you probably would not like them because they are considered as hard). Three BRP comfort seats. More support for me. Cost wise: about $600 for the BRP and $1000 for the Corbins.
Others will come on and hopefully you can get your seat dilemma solved to your satisfaction.
Maybe hard isn't the correct description, it is a PITA lol
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custom seats
Originally Posted by akspyderman
Most asking questions about seats seem to have the opposite complaint. Most think of the OEM seat as a mush, torture machine that gives out after about 50 miles of driving. Never heard a complaint of it being to hard.
That said, I think you are on the "good" side of the problem. Am guessing the seat will "soften" in the next 500 miles or so.
I am not familiar with F3 ergos--so will not consider myself an "expert" when it comes to advice on F3 seating.
I have replaced 5 of 5 seats on my 's. The OEM was gone within 500 miles. My solutions: Two Corbins (you probably would not like them because they are considered as hard). Three BRP comfort seats. More support for me. Cost wise: about $600 for the BRP and $1000 for the Corbins.
Others will come on and hopefully you can get your seat dilemma solved to your satisfaction.
If you are going to go as high as a Corbin costs, you might check with a custom saddlemaker. I had a passenger and rider seat made for my F3 for $1,300.00 by Bill Mayer saddles here in Ventura. They do ride-in and internet orders and build you a seat to suit you and measurements. They have a website with details. I'm very pleased with mine.
Last edited by CA Railwhale; 08-21-2017 at 12:58 PM.
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Coast to coast
Originally Posted by CA Railwhale
If you are going to go as might check with a custom saddlemaker. I had a passenger and rider seat made for my F3 for $1,300.00 by Bill Mayer saddles here in Ventura. They do ride-in and internet orders and build you a seat to suit you and measurements. They have a website with details. I'm very pleased with mine.
Has anyone tried one of these? Wondering if they are worth the money
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I had Russel Day Long make a custom seat for my F3 and could not be more pleased. It really lives up to its name. MANY happy miles in the saddle.
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This is the first motorcycle I have ever owned that I didn't have to have a custom seat made. The longest day ride so far has been about 500 miles.
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