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[ST] 06 ST Seat Q



Further to my “Intro,” IMHO, the biggest factor for touring comfort is having a good seat.  I read the various commentaries over the past couple of years debating the merits of the Corbin (which I have on my Yamaha GTS) against the Sargent saddles.   Much as I love my Corbin, and tend to agree with the general comments made previously on the list that the mounting was “fiddly.”  In my case I eventually successfully transplanted the Yamaha seat lock and installed the Corbin on hte bike.  A short time later, I returned the hardware to the stock saddle which I ride around town to take advantage of the flat profile.  Now when I tour, I toss the Corbin on the bike, which just sits on the frame rails.  Yes, the stiff seat does take getting used to, but does stay comfy many more hours into a day’s that the stock seat.  

Thus, I am inclined to try a Sargent for a change, although a review if their website shows that they have not yet developed a replacement saddle for the 05-07 ST yet, so, at the moment, only the custom saddle treatment is available at Sargent.  However, before I go that route, I was curious if anyone has purchased the Triumph gel seat?  Can anyone with Corbin/Sargent saddle time offer up a comparo?
 
I recently and briefly tried a friend’s gel pad (as opposed to a complete saddle) on an FJR.  I was not all that impressed with the added height or the “squishiness” of the seat texture.  I suspect being an ex-roadracer (Club level only and emphasis on the "ex"), I have some built-in biases for low, hard seats!
 
Having said that, I will be receptive to any positive reviews anyone has on the Triumph gel seat.
 
Thx,
 
Brian 
GWN
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