Comfort Seat, Passenger Peg Extensions

[Director]

Yesterday, I took a vacation day and my wife Gail and I rode up to Uxbridge Motorsports Marine, where my new comfort seat and BRP passenger footpeg extensions were installed. These are both really nice, high-quality items which truly enhance the ride. I found the new seat broader, flatter, and more supportive than the stock one, although I really did not mind the stock saddle either. The seat skin fits on the new seat as well. I had no idea it would, but I am very pleased that it did, since that allows me to keep the custom red stitching that looks so nice.
Gail liked the new seat and found the footpeg extensions do allow her to stretch her legs out quite a bit more, so the ride is substantially more comfortable for her too.
All in all, a couple of good additions! :yes:

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[nudle]

:2thumbs: Pick my new comfort seat up tomorrow.

 

[Director]

:2thumbs: Pick my new comfort seat up tomorrow.

I think you'll love it, Bob! :thumbup:

 

[sabunim5]

:congrats: on the new mods Bruce. Gail should be comfortable for the long haul now. Just have her be careful on the right side so she doesn't melt her boot like Jan did. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9516&highlight=melted

 

[Director]

:congrats: on the new mods Bruce. Gail should be comfortable for the long haul now. Just have her be careful on the right side so she doesn't melt her boot like Jan did. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9516&highlight=melted

Good advice, Steven. Thanks. I remember seeing that post now. I will be sure to mention that to Gail.

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[jeuchler]

Yesterday, I took a vacation day and my wife Gail and I rode up to Uxbridge Motorsports Marine, where my new comfort seat and BRP passenger footpeg extensions were installed. These are both really nice, high-quality items which truly enhance the ride. I found the new seat broader, flatter, and more supportive than the stock one, although I really did not mind the stock saddle either. The seat skin fits on the new seat as well. I had no idea it would, but I am very pleased that it did, since that allows me to keep the custom red stitching that looks so nice.
Gail liked the new seat and found the footpeg extensions do allow her to stretch her legs out quite a bit more, so the ride is substantially more comfortable for her too.
All in all, a couple of good additions! :yes:

Cheers,

Bruce

Thanks for the review, Bruce.

Barb said it was a huge difference on the ride to & from Niagara with the peg extensions (we have tjfischers--same dimensions, similar design as the BRP ones). Gail will continue to appreciate the stretch.

Could I trouble you for some pics of the new seat with the old BRP seat skin you added?

I had been wondering if it would fit, but I just assumed if I got a new seat, the old seat's skin would have to be wasted (or sold).

Thanks again! :thumbup:

 

[Director]

Thanks for the review, Bruce.

Barb said it was a huge difference on the ride to & from Niagara with the peg extensions (we have tjfischers--same dimensions, similar design as the BRP ones). Gail will continue to appreciate the stretch.

Could I trouble you for some pics of the new seat with the old BRP seat skin you added?

I had been wondering if it would fit, but I just assumed if I got a new seat, the old seat's skin would have to be wasted (or sold).

Thanks again! :thumbup:

Hey John, no problem. I will take the pics after work today and post them this evening. I also assumed the skin would not fit, since the dimensions of the comfort seat looked quite different than the stock saddle from the photos I had seen.

Bruce

 

[Greg H.]

Nice post, Bruce! :thumbup: I got to sample sitting on the new BRP seat at last weekend's Spyder Demo. And, presently, I am considering a touring saddle for the future. While the standard (w/seat skin) was pretty good on the Chattanooga trip, I did begin thinking a Corbin or this new BRP 'Comfort Saddle' might be a nice addition.

And, as the footpeg extensions go, I have had the Tony Fischer version for quite some time. My Wife really appreciates them, too! And, of course, with bags; extensions are a must if you're carrying a passenger.

 

[spyryder]

Hey Bruce, nice extensions! Just wondering if you can still get to the parking brake easily?

 

[Director]

Nice post, Bruce! :thumbup: I got to sample sitting on the new BRP seat at last weekend's Spyder Demo. And, presently, I am considering a touring saddle for the future. While the standard (w/seat skin) was pretty good on the Chattanooga trip, I did begin thinking a Corbin or this new BRP 'Comfort Saddle' might be a nice addition.

And, as the footpeg extensions go, I have had the Tony Fischer version for quite some time. My Wife really appreciates them, too! And, of course, with bags; extensions are a must if you're carrying a passenger.

Thanks Greg. I think this will really work well as a touring seat. Quite broad, flat and supportive. You're right about the extensions being a necessity when you have hard bags.

Hey Bruce, nice extensions! Just wondering if you can still get to the parking brake easily?

Thanks! No problem getting to the parking brake. I do have to look down to make sure I am putting my heel on the brake, and not the peg, but it really isn't an issue. :thumbup:

 

[DynamoBT]

So, if the seat skin fits, does the Mono Seat Cowl fit too?

 

[fastfraser]

:2thumbs: Looks good Bruce. Sorry we couldn't hook up Mon.Count us in for Spyders in the Smokies. My wife Pam would very much like to talk to your wife. Girl stuff what to where, what to pack.Longest trip has only been 3 days total.

 

[Longlegs]

The parking brake is kind of a pain to get to with the peg extensions. I find it best to unlock it before I get on.

 

[Director]

So, if the seat skin fits, does the Mono Seat Cowl fit too?

Can't help you there Marilyn. I don't have a Mono Seat Cowl. :dontknow:

:2thumbs: Looks good Bruce. Sorry we couldn't hook up Mon.Count us in for Spyders in the Smokies. My wife Pam would very much like to talk to your wife. Girl stuff what to where, what to pack.Longest trip has only been 3 days total.

Thanks Dan. We can certainly arrange that!

Bruce

 

[Director]

Thanks for the review, Bruce.

Barb said it was a huge difference on the ride to & from Niagara with the peg extensions (we have tjfischers--same dimensions, similar design as the BRP ones). Gail will continue to appreciate the stretch.

Could I trouble you for some pics of the new seat with the old BRP seat skin you added?

I had been wondering if it would fit, but I just assumed if I got a new seat, the old seat's skin would have to be wasted (or sold).

Thanks again! :thumbup:

Here are a couple of pics of the new seat with the seat skin installed, John.

Bruce

 

[Director]

Hold Everything - Oops, Seat Skin Does NOT Fit on Comfort Seat

Here are a couple of pics of the new seat with the seat skin installed, John.

Bruce

John and everybody, disregard what I said about the seat skin fitting. My dealer just contacted me to advise that in error, his technician put the seat skin over another new Spyder seat and installed it on my Spyder, but it was not the comfort seat intended for me. It was just another new stock seat.
Funny, the seat really felt different too. Maybe it's because it was new, or maybe just my overactive imagination!
I'll post again after I get the real comfort seat! pps:

Bruce

 

[sabunim5]

The placebo effect. Any time you spend that much money on a mod that is supposed to make your ride more comfortable; your ride is more comfortable.
:dontknow:

 

[Director]

The placebo effect. Any time you spend that much money on a mod that is supposed to make your ride more comfortable; your ride is more comfortable.
:dontknow:

I think you are onto something there Steven! I am going back on Friday to have the real comfort seat installed. Hoping for great things from it now!:clap:

Bruce

 

[nudle]

:2thumbs: Hi Bruce I put mine on last night. I have the Givi set up like you do. Had to take the top rack off to get the old seat off.Installing the new seat was easy. Putting the rack back on was a pita(pain in the A@@). looks great and can't wait to do a longer ride on it.Walkins glen in 2weeks.

 

[Director]

:2thumbs: Hi Bruce I put mine on last night. I have the Givi set up like you do. Had to take the top rack off to get the old seat off.Installing the new seat was easy. Putting the rack back on was a pita(pain in the A@@). looks great and can't wait to do a longer ride on it.Walkins glen in 2weeks.

That's great Bob! Have fun in Watkins Glen. I will be going down there for a few days in September for the vintage races. A buddy of mine has an early '60s Mini Cooper S that he has turned into a race car and he wants me to crew for him.

Bruce