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JimboRTS
07-20-2019, 10:16 AM
Any ideas on how to elevate the seat height about 1/2 inch on 2018 RT? Can I put spacers under the seat or any other ideas besides buying a new seat?
Jim
cptjam
07-20-2019, 10:24 AM
Either a seat pad like an Airhawk, or , have an upholstery shop put in denser foam.
Jeriatric
07-20-2019, 10:49 AM
Give Dave a call. He's a site vendor.
http://www.motorcycledave.com/
BLUEKNIGHT911
07-20-2019, 12:34 PM
Give Dave a call. He's a site vendor.
http://www.motorcycledave.com/
:agree: ….. you may be able (if you bevel the edges of the gel ) to just add it the seat foam WITHOUT making a cavity in your seat foam …. ask Dave …. Mike :ohyea:
JimboRTS
07-20-2019, 12:43 PM
Can I put a spacer under the seat on each side to raise it?
Jim
Jeriatric
07-20-2019, 12:46 PM
Not and have the seat lock. There are far more easy ways(not cheap)ways to elevate your seat. That does not mean it has to be super expensive either.
cruisinTX
07-20-2019, 03:08 PM
Any ideas on how to elevate the seat height about 1/2 inch on 2018 RT? Can I put spacers under the seat or any other ideas besides buying a new seat?
Jim
Check with a local HVAC shop to see if they have a piece of 1/2" thick Arma-Flex insulation large enough to cut the right size and do a test sitting. If that feels good, strip the seat cover back glue the Arma-Flex to you original foam with contact cement then pull the cover back down and staple underneath like it is from the factory. If the 1/2" doesn't feel like enough use a second layer. If the HVAC shop does not have a scrap piece, full 3' x 4' sheets run about $50. I've used Arma-Flex to build about 7 or 8 motorcycle seats over the past 15 years. It is the most comfortable foam I have ever sat on in a motorcycle seat.
If you deicide to give this a go, shoot me a PM for a few more details on what tools are best to use and a couple of tips on getting the seat cover glued back properly.
UtahPete
07-20-2019, 03:44 PM
Any ideas on how to elevate the seat height about 1/2 inch on 2018 RT? Can I put spacers under the seat or any other ideas besides buying a new seat?
No, you can't mechanically raise the seat.
Be careful about putting a pad or pillow on top of the existing seat, as it will not hold you as securely in place when you most need it.
UtahPete
07-20-2019, 03:45 PM
Give Dave a call. He's a site vendor.
http://www.motorcycledave.com/
:agree:
4 MARIE
07-20-2019, 10:12 PM
Have you ever heard the story of The Princess and the Pea ?
Really? ONE HALF INCH ?
How about an extra pair of …. never mind.
PLease excuse my abruptness, I am not usually stirred this way.
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