My first RDL wasn't as good as the 2nd. The reason? Not enough detail in the first order. They ask for 1 photo and some details. I did only that much the first time. The next one I sent many picks of me on the bike from different angles as well as more detail in what *didn't fit* on the OEM seat. That included pressure points knee angle, etc.
FJR Seat options
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Have a 2016 FJR1300ES. The stock seat is worse than any seat I have had previously. Just ordered the Sargent World Sport Performance PLUS (with DTX material) seat today. Will report back later when I get it.
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Rather than start a new thread, I'll see if I can rekindle this one.
I have 2 FJRs, The first one I've ridden 100,000 on a Sargeant seat. I agree that it looks the nicest and is more comfortable than stock. As someone else stated, it's a 250 miles seat. Most of my rides are this length or longer and around the 300 mile mark, my backside feels like Ive been sitting on nails for several hours.
The second FJR I purchased came with a Corbin seat. I hated it from the start mostly because it rides way to low for me but also because it feels like I am sitting in a large toilet bowl.
I have 2 FJRs, The first one I've ridden 100,000 on a Sargeant seat. I agree that it looks the nicest and is more comfortable than stock. As someone else stated, it's a 250 miles seat. Most of my rides are this length or longer and around the 300 mile mark, my backside feels like Ive been sitting on nails for several hours.
The second FJR I purchased came with a Corbin seat. I hated it from the start mostly because it rides way to low for me but also because it feels like I am sitting in a large toilet bowl.
I like the idea of a taller ride height myself. So I may be in the market for a Russell. I've seen one once a decade ago and didn't care for the appearance. But, I just spent some time on their website and am interested. However, none of their pictures state what material is shown. The hardest chouce I would be making is deciding on material. What is stock material or material other aftermarket seats made from. I always assumed leather but the more I think of it, that's probably mistaken.
Took the words right out of my mouth!I've had 4 Corbin seats and hated them all. I've had 2 Sargent seats and I like them, but still rode with an Airhawk on longish rides.
I bought my 2011 FJR with stock seats and used the Airhawk for awhile, then happened on a Seat Concepts deal and went that route.
I don't like the looks of the Rusell or the Laam, so it was this or the Yamaha comfort seats for me. I also get pretty pissy (triggered) when someone suggests that we should all spend immense amounts of money (because they did) and buy the same seat they have, because... because it works well for them.
In my opinion, that's terribly short-sighted, and frankly, not very intelligent.![]()
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News flash: Humans come in a lot of different sizes and shapes.
It works well for me, YMMV.
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