After market seats.. Thoughts?

[cycling]

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Stock seats for me and most riders here are a Pia.. On several bikes I have gone to Alpha trim in Mississauga. Did this, did that. then let me take the seat and ride it. Go back several days later, a few more alterations and I end up with a seat that is just right for me. Adjusting the width and height of the seat.

 

[wonderings]

Yup.. After everyone's response I figured it's such a personal thing. I think I'll go with custom and get a better understanding. Half the price of name brands too, so it's worth the risk. Thanks all. ?

I think in general when you go custom you get a better seat. I can't speak about the quality of materials but the fact that it is made for your specific body is a huge plus. Everything else is just like buying a suit off the rack.

 

[sburns]

Buying aftermarket is hit and miss. I have 2 stock seats which I switch between depending on the riding I am doing. One for longer runs, the other for bopping around. But neither satisfies my needs completely. I actually have a 3rd seat from Mustang which turned out to be a bad purchase. It's a solo seat that didn't work for me at all. Now I am stuck with it. (yeah I can sell it to recover the some costs, but haven't yet)

HD actually has a nice little service were you can try out a seat from them for no cost. Not sure if other vendors do this.

 

[Hack]

Keep in mind... You may think an after market seat is spendy, but... How much are you willing to put up with the discomfort of your bike's OEM seat..?

I put a Sargent on my FJR after one season on the OEM seat.... 'Best $500 I've ever spent.
'Went from lasting an hour or two in the saddle before becoming pained and uncomfortable to being able to ride all day with zero discomfort.

 

[Iceman]

I had a local upholsterer rework my oem Ducati seat with high-density foam to my specs (padding added to create less forward slope and more butt cushioning). Cost was $40 and took 2 days with the easy option of having quick adjustment after should I want it. Versus $500+ for an aftermarket seat and taking the chance of not liking it when it arrives.

Do you remember the name of the upholsterer? That's a good price.
I was recommended to a guy in Innisfil, nice work but he wants $300 to rework the stock seat including foam and labour.

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