From: Brian Pitman <snowsurfer@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [ST] 06 ST Seat Q
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:52:10 -0700 (PDT)
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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