Got that new comfort seat yet?

[EJody]

If so, how much did you pay and where'd you get it?

Most importantly, how does it feel on a longer ride, compared to the original?

 

[mike3069]

:dontknow:Tell you tomorrow!

 

[Spydr in KS]

:dontknow:Tell you tomorrow!

opcorn:opcorn: I may pick one up next week. Most reviews have been good, waiting to hear more!

 

[hawkiii]

I installed the passenger foot peg extensions and the new BRP seat the other day. Got them from my dealer, paid full price and don't have a problem with that. These guys have taken care of me since long before I picked up my Spyder. They are always making sure I am happy with the Spyder and the tech is great. If I have anything done he comes out and explains everything he did and the reasoning behind it. These guys know the meaning of customer service and they are just a nice bunch of guys. Marina Boat Sales in Lodi, California. I wouldn't take my Spyder anywhere else.:thumbup: The ride on the new seat was real nice, I think it will be great on the road to LA.

 

[EJody]

comfort seat installation, review

I installed the passenger foot peg extensions and the new BRP seat the other day. Got them from my dealer, paid full price and don't have a problem with that. These guys have taken care of me since long before I picked up my Spyder. They are always making sure I am happy with the Spyder and the tech is great. If I have anything done he comes out and explains everything he did and the reasoning behind it. These guys know the meaning of customer service and they are just a nice bunch of guys. Marina Boat Sales in Lodi, California. I wouldn't take my Spyder anywhere else.:thumbup: The ride on the new seat was real nice, I think it will be great on the road to LA.

Got my seat today, and tried to install it, discovering that the instructions won't help you if you have a Sport Rack installed. After spending WAY too much time and trouble, I handed it off to a dealer whose service guys also hadn't changed a seat with the Sport Rack, so it took them a while to figure it out as well.

If you have the Sport Rack, SERIOUSLY consider having a dealer replace the seat for you. Possibly will be one of the best $50 you ever spent!

The seat is firmer and wider as reported, and does seem a bit more comfortable. Only rode for about 70 minutes but so far, so good. There is not a huge difference, but we'll see how that pans out over several hours.

Worth it, I think. Very nice looking too.

Paid about $450, California tax included (not including install.)

 

[NautiBrit]

The sport rack is not a problem. Remove the 2 screws holding the bottom cowl and the 4 screws holding the top part of the rack and take of the rack base. The only thing holding it at that point is the cable end. QED

 

[Roaddog2]

The sport rack is not a problem. Remove the 2 screws holding the bottom cowl and the 4 screws holding the top part of the rack and take of the rack base. The only thing holding it at that point is the cable end. QED

:agree:

 

[BRPjunkie]

The sport rack is not a problem. Remove the 2 screws holding the bottom cowl and the 4 screws holding the top part of the rack and take of the rack base. The only thing holding it at that point is the cable end. QED

I agree, no big problem if you have installation instructions for the sport rack. Dealer installed mine and did not give me the instructions so when I had to remove it to remove seat, it was a matter of using the time honored disassembly technique; i.e remove every screw you can see and find out what holds it on.

 

[Spanky]

Hey EJody,

Does the seat allow you to sit further back so your knees aren't bent as much?

 

[nudle]

:gaah:I have the Givi set up and had to take the top rack off before I could remove the old seat. after the rack was off it was easy to install the new seat.Went for a short ride today and the seat felt great, it also looks great.Can't wait to try it on a longer ride to Walkin glen in 2 weeks.:2thumbs:

 

[RYDRS]

Sports rack and comfort seat

Getting the sports rack lose is easy but how do you remove the cable that does the releasing for the backrest system? :dontknow:

 

[NautiBrit]

Getting the sports rack lose is easy but how do you remove the cable that does the releasing for the backrest system? :dontknow:

The cable slides in at one side of the retainer. Look closely and you'll see a groove. Very similar to a cable actuated brake or clutch.

 

[Capt John]

I did not take the sport rack off to put on the new seat. I did remove all the bolts and screws. This gave me enough play in the sport rack to install the seat. It was a tight fit though, but it can be done.

 

[chuck58]

Put my new seat on yesterday. I got it from HondaToledoEast.Com. Received it under a week from the time I ordered it. No one had it locally and I couldn't wait. It took about 45 min to install because of the sports rack. Love the way it looks. The wife loves the way the passenger sits a little higher. Will give it a longer test ride this weekend.

 

[czdaryle]

:agree::agree:

I did not take the sport rack off to put on the new seat. I did remove all the bolts and screws. This gave me enough play in the sport rack to install the seat. It was a tight fit though, but it can be done.