2018 RT I want to sit higher(raise seat)?

[JimboRTS]

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]

Either a seat pad like an Airhawk, or , have an upholstery shop put in denser foam.

 

[Jeriatric]

Give Dave a call. He's a site vendor.

http://www.motorcycledave.com/

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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 hyea:

 

[JimboRTS]

Can I put a spacer under the seat on each side to raise it?
Jim

 

[Jeriatric]

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]

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]

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]

Give Dave a call. He's a site vendor.

http://www.motorcycledave.com/

:agree:

 

[4 MARIE]

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.