How's the seat?

[justinope]

Hey, I'm pretty much set on buying this bike and one of the biggest reasons is the seat height being so low with my short inseam of a whopping 28 inches! 31" is perfect for me and my girlfriend both.

My question though is if the seat is very comfortable at all? I've honestly had over 10 or 12 different bikes never felt a seat that was comfortable really except my 2007 V-Strom (stock by the way). Whats the general consensus? Is it a must replace like so many other bikes? No real great options? etc?

It's the only real concern I have. Thanks!

[Jay In Milpitas]

Some have lived with it, some have personalized, some have bought custom from CSC.

It's all down to the individual.

[SpudRider]

Personally, the saddle doesn't bother me at all. I ride all day on the stock saddle, without compaints. However, as Jay stated, it's purely a personal matter. ;)

If you don't like the stock saddle, CSC is selling both narrow, and tall versions of an aftermarket saddle. :)

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/SEATS-s/208.htm

[justinope]

gotcha, I just am so used to bikes where the stock saddle is generally agreed to feel like a board. for example the WR250R, ktm 950 adv, terra 650, etc, etc

good to know some people find it comfy, hopefully I'll love it like I did my stock v-strom :D

and wow thanks for responding so quickly, nice to know theres such an active community behind the bike!

[SpudRider]

Incidentally, welcome to these forums. :hi: We are glad you joined us. :)

I don't think the stock saddle is hard. However, I've been told I have an 'iron butt.' :lol:

[Jay In Milpitas]

Justinope, don't know where you reside, have you seen an RX3 in person?

By the way, most of the time I'm okay with the stock seat padding other than the scoop shape. Sometimes it makes me rock my pelvis forward and causes discomfort to the *software*. Cold weather it's not so bad, if you get my drift.

All over the different forums and on Facebook, you will find other RX3 riders simply having fun and enjoying these neat little machines. Some even own V-Stroms.

[justinope]

I havent gotten to see one in person, I'm kinda buying it off the spec sheet really. there is one nearby in richmond someone offered to show me though so I may head down there sometime and take him up on that!

I'm in lynchburg, VA so it does get cold!

[SpudRider]

Cold is a relative term. ;) When I awakened Thanksgiving morning, I discovered 6 inches of new snow on my driveway. Friday morning the low temperature was minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperature today was 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

I hate winter. :tdown:

[detours]

Hi and welcome! I'm good for about 2 hours on the stock seat. After a break for lunch and 2 more hours riding home, I'm ready to stay off the saddle for the rest of the day.

Then I bought the short seat from CSC and it's a lot more comfortable. Now I can easily last 3-4 hours with short breaks for gas or taking pictures. For anyone with an inseam longer than my 30", I would recommend CSC's tall seat.

[justinope]

Hi and welcome! I'm good for about 2 hours on the stock seat. After a break for lunch and 2 more hours riding home, I'm ready to stay off the saddle for the rest of the day.

Then I bought the short seat from CSC and it's a lot more comfortable. Now I can easily last 3-4 hours with short breaks for gas or taking pictures. For anyone with an inseam longer than my 30", I would recommend CSC's tall seat.

oh ok, which seat is the short seat on the website?

[RedHawk47]

BTW, I was told that the aftermarket seats that CSC sells are by Seat Concepts, not Saddleman.
Seat Concepts gets lots of rave reviews on ADVRider.
I got the tall seat because I like more seat to foot peg room and I'm used to high saddles - well, not KTM height.
I only have 200 miles on the bike so far, but I'm liking the bike and the saddle.

Dan

[SpudRider]

You are correct. I have rectified the error in my previous post. ;)

[SpudRider]

oh ok, which seat is the short seat on the website?

As with the tall saddle, there are two versions of the narrow/short saddle. ;)

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/product-p/csc-300s.htm

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/product-p/csc-200.htm

[Danimal]

pulled the trigger on the tall Seat Concepts seat this morning to take advantage of the 20% discount.
Crossing my fingers that it somehow gets to Ohio from CA before next weekend. Next Saturday is supposed to be 50 and sunny. Thinking about a late night Friday run to Southern Ohio after work, a motel and waking up Saturday already down in the good stuff and spending the day wandering home.
Problem with these short daylight days is that it takes half the daylight just to ride to the good stuff.

[3banger]

I've put on some decent miles with the tale CSC. I find it quite a bit more comfortable then stock. For one I'm 6'1" so seat height is not an issue and slight decrease in knee bend from the tall saddle has kept my knees from banging the engine guards. I can ride a full day with out the need for a sheep skin like I had been using on the stock saddle.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Cold is a relative term. ;) When I awakened Thanksgiving morning, I discovered 6 inches of new snow on my driveway. Friday morning the low temperature was minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperature today was 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

I hate winter. :tdown:

I'm referring to the area above a man's knees and below his navel, the bits that sag in heat and contract to tuck neatly away in a chill breeze.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Hey, I'm pretty much set on buying this bike and one of the biggest reasons is the seat height being so low with my short inseam of a whopping 28 inches! 31" is perfect for me and my girlfriend both.

My question though is if the seat is very comfortable at all? I've honestly had over 10 or 12 different bikes never felt a seat that was comfortable really except my 2007 V-Strom (stock by the way). Whats the general consensus? Is it a must replace like so many other bikes? No real great options? etc?

It's the only real concern I have. Thanks!

In addition to the Low/short seat, you might also consider having the 1" lowering link installed when you order. Depending on how much off-roading you are planning, ground clearance my or may not be important.

If you are on Facebook, here is one active group. I'm sure there are more.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/412630818887109/?pnref=lhc

[detours]

oh ok, which seat is the short seat on the website?

They call it the 'narrow' seat on the CSC site. I have the narrow carbon gripper saddle with red stitching.

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/SEATS-s/208.htm

[RX3James]

the stock seat....... in my opinion.. it's brutal! I put in 92 miles today on the RX3. I had a great time riding through the twisties and canyons and the Pacific Coast Highway.. I would've put in 200 miles today if my butt would've been up to it... I have the nice sheep skin gel seat cushion that I bought from CSC.. which helped some i'm sure. But honestly the only reason I headed back to the house as early as I did was because my hind end was aching! I see an after market seat in my very very near future!

[rjmorel]

I've ridden many long, hot days on my RX3 stock seat. It seems that just like a 10 spd bicycle seat your butt needs to "adapt and conquer". And the seat needs to break in also to fit your behind and form to your tush. Every bike I've owned I read terrible things about the stock seats and yes to begin with maybe they are "not the most comfortable" but given time I've found my seat and motorcycles seat will become "one with the universe" .Your behind may very. And I'm sure aftermarket seats can be an improvement, I just like to give a stock seat several thousand miles to break in before looking for a replacement . rj

[RX3James]

That might very well be true... I only have 1100 miles on my RX3.. I'll wait it out another 900 or so before I commit to a new seat.... It makes me wonder how the guys did on the Western Americas tour... Today as I was riding home.. knowing I was 30 miles from the house I kept having the thought over and over... how did they do over 300 miles a day? I'm not 100% sure my butt could handle that...


I've ridden many long, hot days on my RX3 stock seat. It seems that just like a 10 spd bicycle seat your butt needs to "adapt and conquer". And the seat needs to break in also to fit your behind and form to your tush. Every bike I've owned I read terrible things about the stock seats and yes to begin with maybe they are "not the most comfortable" but given time I've found my seat and motorcycles seat will become "one with the universe" .Your behind may very. And I'm sure aftermarket seats can be an improvement, I just like to give a stock seat several thousand miles to break in before looking for a replacement . rj

[Jay In Milpitas]

That might very well be true... I only have 1100 miles on my RX3.. I'll wait it out another 900 or so before I commit to a new seat.... It makes me wonder how the guys did on the Western Americas tour... Today as I was riding home.. knowing I was 30 miles from the house I kept having the thought over and over... how did they do over 300 miles a day? I'm not 100% sure my butt could handle that...

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

Tested & approved by butts everywhere.

[Lee R]

I put a airhawk on mine (used from my previous bike) and it made the bike quite comfortable. The stock seat is ok for a short trip but not all day for me.

Airhawk makes it an 8-12 hour ride machine for me.

My MG Stelvio has the best stock seat of any bike I've ever had. That thing is very comfortable.

[Danimal]

I've got 2000 miles on my RX3 already and made up my mind a few tanks ago to proceed with seat update. Sheepskin helped (as it does on any saddle I've tried....it's always been a salve, not a solution)
With the 20% discount it seemed worth it. I'll enjoy the taller, flatter shape. It's what I envisioned:clap:
Will post up a few pics I'm sure when it's on, hopefully before this Saturday.
Supposed to be sunny and 50:yay:

[Lee R]

I'm having great luck with the airhawk pad, but for nearly the same price you can just replace the seat.

It's going to be 50 this weekend in upstate ny, so rare december riding for me!

[Danimal]

CSC shipped my Seat Concepts seats, but UPS has lost the package >:(

Supposed to be 50 here tomorrow too Lee....so I will be heading out to see how many deer hunters I can piss off tomorrow.

Actually, weatherman is saying warming trend coming for at least two weeks...NEXT Sat is supposed to be close to 60!!

[keithmaine]

How much height does the tall seat gain over the stock seat?

[Danimal]

How much height does the tall seat gain over the stock seat?

I wish I freaking knew Keith, my package is still showing that they have lost it.

Will certainly give quantifiable data once here, including actual distance to ground, etc (which is affected by 19" F wheel and Shinko big block knobbies)

[keithmaine]

I wish I freaking knew Keith, my package is still showing that they have lost it.

Will certainly give quantifiable data once here, including actual distance to ground, etc (which is affected by 19" F wheel and Shinko big block knobbies)

Sorry, that really stinks

[SpudRider]

I wish I freaking knew Keith, my package is still showing that they have lost it.

Will certainly give quantifiable data once here, including actual distance to ground, etc (which is affected by 19" F wheel and Shinko big block knobbies)

Sorry, that really stinks

X2. :ohno: Please do keep us updated.

[keithmaine]

I know for me the seat is better than my TW200, but even with the Airhawk DS pad during 220 miles my comfort level was not what I would have liked. I will be making some kind of change. I could definitely use some more height in seat to pegs. Another 1" to 1-1/2" would be nice.

[SpudRider]

I know for me the seat is better than my TW200, but even with the Airhawk DS pad during 220 miles my comfort level was not what I would have liked. I will be making some kind of change. I could definitely use some more height in seat to pegs. Another 1" to 1-1/2" would be nice.

It sounds as if the CSC Tall Saddle should fit you well. ;)

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/product-p/csc-300t.htm

http://cdn3.volusion.com/qsgah.sptja/v/vspfiles/photos/CSC-300T-2T.jpg?1442504041

[keithmaine]

It sounds as if the CSC Tall Saddle should fit you well. ;)

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/product-p/csc-300t.htm

http://cdn3.volusion.com/qsgah.sptja/v/vspfiles/photos/CSC-300T-2T.jpg?1442504041

Do you know what it adds in height Spud? I was thinking of that seat as well. I wonder if Seat Concepts will be providing the kits for our seats. Being frugal as I am the Seat Concepts kits are usually $159 - $169, so double that for the gripper seat is seams a little high. Although for ones comfort it is not. But with no guarantee well :hmm: maybe I should have jumped on the 20% off deal.

[SpudRider]

Do you know what it adds in height Spud? I was thinking of that seat as well. I wonder if Seat Concepts will be providing the kits for our seats. Being frugal as I am the Seat Concepts kits are usually $159 - $169, so double that for the gripper seat is seams a little high. Although for ones comfort it is not. But with no guarantee well :hmm: maybe I should have jumped on the 20% off deal.

I think the tall seat adds about one inch of saddle height. :shrug: Someone here owns the tall saddle, and I'm sure he will reply with the correct measurement. :)

[Danimal]

Not sure how, but tracking shows the lost package as being delivered today. Which means that it was sent but the scan was missed, making them assume it was lost.
Will mount tonight and take a few measurements. Straight edge with level bubble on three areas of seat. Front center and rear. Will do stock and the tall SC seat for comparison in real world

[keithmaine]

Not sure how, but tracking shows the lost package as being delivered today. Which means that it was sent but the scan was missed, making them assume it was lost.
Will mount tonight and take a few measurements. Straight edge with level bubble on three areas of seat. Front center and rear. Will do stock and the tall SC seat for comparison in real world


:clap:

[SpudRider]

Not sure how, but tracking shows the lost package as being delivered today. Which means that it was sent but the scan was missed, making them assume it was lost.
Will mount tonight and take a few measurements. Straight edge with level bubble on three areas of seat. Front center and rear. Will do stock and the tall SC seat for comparison in real world

:clap:

X2. :tup: Thanks for your contributions, and your willingness to help. You have the true spirit of China Riders. :)

[woodlandsprite]

Kinda wish I had thought to take advantage of the 20% off sale to get the narrow seat - I can't flat foot the bike as it is, so the tall seat was right out - but I have a feeling I'm going to be wanting the narrow seat once I start riding longer distances/times.

I look forward to your measurements on the tall seat tho :) Hope it's arrived safely!

[Danimal]

so here's my official unofficial in the dark below freezing observations and measurements:
Side shot stock seat. Bike is level. You can see the mark where the steel rule lay midway on the seat. This is where the measurement to ground was taken. Again, bike was level and rule that was measured from was level (using bubble level app)
Stock seat at that point measured 32-1/8"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Danimal_album_photos/74E2E62A-74E9-49C0-B1EB-4283C2A6CA77_zpshzdjlbqs.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Danimal_album_photos/media/74E2E62A-74E9-49C0-B1EB-4283C2A6CA77_zpshzdjlbqs.jpg.html)

Seat Concepts tall seat, measured same spot, 32-7/8"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Danimal_album_photos/310C0D89-4273-43EB-B0D4-AA461F8BAF64_zps2txzbmqo.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Danimal_album_photos/media/310C0D89-4273-43EB-B0D4-AA461F8BAF64_zps2txzbmqo.jpg.html)

The new seat, though overall not that much taller, is MUCH flatter and wider in the center-to-rear section, right where my fat ass resides. You can sit nearly all the way to the passenger seat on level surface.
A few more pics
matching passenger (a very snug fit)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Danimal_album_photos/48EAD411-E8F9-4909-9518-F3A14ED5FBB2_zps4r25splk.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Danimal_album_photos/media/48EAD411-E8F9-4909-9518-F3A14ED5FBB2_zps4r25splk.jpg.html)

If you check out your stock seat, you will find a "tongue" of sorts in the front where the seat cover and padding extend out from the seat base upwards. This fills a niche in the rear of the tank perfectly.
The Seat Concepts builder added no such extra material or "tongue" on the front of the (obviously) stock seat base, so there is a gap between the Seat Concepts seat and the tank.
I kinda don't mind. I have my power cable for heated clothing coming out there inside a leather sleeve, and it fills the area fine. See here
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Danimal_album_photos/0049CA37-33DE-4BD1-BC2E-301B43F5D458_zpssmasb7pa.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Danimal_album_photos/media/0049CA37-33DE-4BD1-BC2E-301B43F5D458_zpssmasb7pa.jpg.html)

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Danimal_album_photos/5F7374C1-C77E-4A1B-A782-61C4F754C23C_zpscftjl2sy.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Danimal_album_photos/media/5F7374C1-C77E-4A1B-A782-61C4F754C23C_zpscftjl2sy.jpg.html)

Hope that helps some. It feels a LOT better on the short spin I took. The foam is firmer than stock as well, and the cover material is much nicer than the stock's condom-like feel.:D

[SpudRider]

I'm glad your saddle finally arrived, Dan. Thanks for braving the freezing weather to make the measurements, and take the photos. :)

[keithmaine]

I like the looks of the seat and the flatness, hopefully it will warm up enough to give us a ride comfort report. :thanks:

[marzhere]

Kinda wish I had thought to take advantage of the 20% off sale to get the narrow seat - I can't flat foot the bike as it is, so the tall seat was right out - but I have a feeling I'm going to be wanting the narrow seat once I start riding longer distances/times.

I look forward to your measurements on the tall seat tho :) Hope it's arrived safely!

I was considering getting the shorter seat and Detours was kind enough to let me sit on his. It was slightly taller than the stock seat and still not what I considered skinny enough. I decided to not order the seat, but to try and modify the stock instead.

That evening, Rojo_Grande and I set out butchering the stock seat. We were able to shave some off the height, some off the sides, and adjusted the angles a little. I'll test drive that for a while - but agree with you...narrower would be more comfortable.

[keithmaine]

It looks like I will be spending more money. :lmao:

[detours]

After riding on CSC's narrow /short seat for a while, I decided to get the tall seat ... not for comfort but for height.

So ... my narrow seat is up for sale. It's the gripper model with the red stitching. I put a few hundred miles on it and it's way more comfortable than stock. If you have an inseam 30" or smaller, this is the one for you.

I'm asking $225 shipped.

[jbfla]

After riding on CSC's narrow /short seat for a while, I decided to get the tall seat ... not for comfort but for height.

So ... my narrow seat is up for sale. It's the gripper model with the red stitching. I put a few hundred miles on it and it's way more comfortable than stock. If you have an inseam 30" or smaller, this is the one for you.

I'm asking $225 shipped.

Where were you two days ago? ;)

I just ordered the carbon fiber, narrow seat.

Good price, btw. Someone will get a bargain.

jb

[Danimal]

another pic that perhaps shows the width and flatness the tall seat provides

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/Danimal_album_photos/F43D92E1-33F7-4A64-A301-84D1D365916A_zps20gg6igy.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/Danimal_album_photos/media/F43D92E1-33F7-4A64-A301-84D1D365916A_zps20gg6igy.jpg.html)

[jbfla]

With my 30" inseam, only the balls of my feet touch the ground.

Needed something lower, so I ordered the narrow, carbon black seat.

With the new narrow seat, only the balls of my feet touch the ground ...still...

....no change at all in reaching the ground,

The only good part is the new seat looks a lot better than the stock seat.

stock seat:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/stock%20seat_zpsda3ughrg.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/stock%20seat_zpsda3ughrg.jpg.html)

narrow, carbon black seat:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/narrow%20seat_zpsm0qqca9l.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/narrow%20seat_zpsm0qqca9l.jpg.html)


jb

[detours]

With my 30" inseam, only the balls of my feet touch the ground.

Needed something lower, so I ordered the narrow, carbon black seat.

With the new narrow seat, only the balls of my feet touch the ground ...still...

....no change at all in reaching the ground,

The only good part is the new seat looks a lot better than the stock seat.

stock seat:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/stock%20seat_zpsda3ughrg.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/stock%20seat_zpsda3ughrg.jpg.html)

narrow, carbon black seat:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/narrow%20seat_zpsm0qqca9l.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/narrow%20seat_zpsm0qqca9l.jpg.html)


jb

I found the narrow seat to be more comfortable than the stock seat. Let us know if it feels like an improvement after a few miles.

[dave92029]

I have probably close to 2K sMiles on my CSC Tall saddle and can say that this saddle gets much better over time. This saddle is very comfortable, and has broken in, and fit's my back side perfectly. One of the better custom saddles that I have owned and well worth the price IMHO. :clap:

I aslo have a 30" inseam.

[keithmaine]

Thanks for the report dave

looks like my next purchase

[SpudRider]

I have probably close to 2K sMiles on my CSC Tall saddle and can say that this saddle gets much better over time. This saddle is very comfortable, and has broken in, and fit's my back side perfectly. One of the better custom saddles that I have owned and well worth the price IMHO. :clap:

I aslo have a 30" inseam.

Thanks for the report dave

looks like my next purchase

X2; thanks for the good report on the tall saddle, Dave. :)

[Danimal]

I see now clearly what Seat Concepts is doing.
Their narrow saddle replicates the tongue extension of the stock seat to fill that gap in the tank.
The tall seat has it eliminated so they could raise the nose higher and keep it flat and wide all the way to the rear.
So the area on the narrow saddle that starts steeply sloping upwards basically occupies real estate left flat on the tall version. Can't have it both ways.
Tonight's four hour ride in the pitch black of southern Ohio will be my first real ride on mine. The ride to work this morning only had me sitting there in amazement at the difference from stock. Now I forget about it and concentrate on deer (and the meteor shower)

[keithmaine]

CSC email just came in
Save 20%!
Coupon Code: Holidays20

my tall seat just got ordered :clap:

[jbfla]

This is what has developed on my narrow seat....a wrinkle that will not smooth out.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/seat%20wrinkle_zps0hfyacrf.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/seat%20wrinkle_zps0hfyacrf.jpg.html)

I contacted Ryan at CSC, and he said this has happened on a few other seats, and that he will investigate the problem.

This has not occurred on my previous seats: Corbin, Sargent, Mayer, the Seat Concepts on my DR, or even the stock RX3 seat.

Really don't want to pay someone else to re-cover it.

jb

[Danimal]

I have had Corbins wrinkle before. Never that quickly though.
Keith,
Your ass cheeks will be giving you a high five every time you ride now. Swear to God

[keithmaine]

I have had Corbins wrinkle before. Never that quickly though.
Keith,
Your ass cheeks will be giving you a high five every time you ride now. Swear to God

Sweeet

[jbfla]

CSC email just came in
Save 20%!
Coupon Code: Holidays20

my tall seat just got ordered :clap:

Keith, hope your butt doesn't wrinkle... ;)

...like mine.

About that 20% coupon...I was going to order the 19" wheel but.......lowest shipping charge was $67.

May do it anyway...need some time to get my head right about the shipping... :hmm:

Guess I'm spoiled by the Amazon Prime free 2-day shipping...

jb

[keithmaine]

Keith, hope your butt doesn't wrinkle... ;)

...like mine.

About that 20% coupon...I was going to order the 19" wheel but.......lowest shipping charge was $67.

May do it anyway...need some time to get my head right about the shipping... :hmm:

Guess I'm spoiled by the Amazon Prime free 2-day shipping...

jb

I know how you feel every time I have to pay shipping or wait more than 2 days I am like WTF.
the 20% saved on the seat covered shipping :doh:

should be here the 12/22/15

[jbfla]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/seat%20wrinkle_zps0hfyacrf.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/mascioj/media/CSC%20Motorcycles/seat/seat%20wrinkle_zps0hfyacrf.jpg.html)
jb

Good news on the wrinkled seat!

CSC will pay the shipping to have the seat returned, and Seat Concepts will re-cover it.

:clap:

:thanks:CSC for going the extra mile!

jb

[SpudRider]

Thanks for reporting yet another example of excellent customer service from CSC. :tup:

[keithmaine]

My tall seat should be here today :clap:

[SpudRider]

That's great! Please do post photos and a review of your new saddle. :)

[keithmaine]

That's great! Please do post photos and a review of your new saddle. :)

Well it just arrived boxed well and plenty of peanuts to protect the seat.
I will post some pics later.

[CSaddict]

How's the seat!?! likes, dislikes?

[keithmaine]

How's the seat!?! likes, dislikes?

As soon as I put it on I will do a report on it, of course now it is snowing it might be a while. :lmao:

[CSaddict]

Yeah I woke up to snow as well yet I still have buying this bike on my brain.

[keithmaine]

Yeah I woke up to snow as well yet I still have buying this bike on my brain.

I purchased my RX3 in Nov. thinking I was going to keep it crated until spring, but the weather has been great so now with over 600 smiling miles on her she is just great.

[Danimal]

How's the seat!?! likes, dislikes?
Stock season adequate.
Seat Concepts seat awesome.

Next?

[dpl096]

I'm finding t he stock seat to also be limited. I'm thinking Ryan is getting a phone call tomorrow morning !

[2LZ]

I'm finding t he stock seat to also be limited. I'm thinking Ryan is getting a phone call tomorrow morning !

Just riding around for about 3 hours yesterday started to get brutal on the back side. I know it's hard foam and needs to break in, but in the hot sun, the material was really stretchy and was gripping my jeans. I'm thinking sheep skin or something like that.

[dpl096]

Just riding around for about 3 hours yesterday started to get brutal on the back side. I know it's hard foam and needs to break in, but in the hot sun, the material was really stretchy and was gripping my jeans. I'm thinking sheep skin or something like that.

I checked the CSC website - the talls are out of stock. Sent Ryan an email asking when they would be replenished. Im guessing with as uncomfortable as the seat is and the volume of sales they are not in stock long! I hate the idea of buying an Airhawk and 155 and then turning around later and just getting the Seat Concepts tall set. . . at least that's my thinking.

EDITED: Ryan fired back an email. The website has been updated and the seats are back in stock !

[madsocial]

The stock seat sucks! That's the only thing that sucks about the bike. Some folks have bought airhawks, others have bought gel. I was just thinking to have the seat reupholstered. A few folks at work have used a company out of NJ, called Pirate Upholstery. http://www.pirateupholstery.com/

They will ask you for your height, weight and other info like whether or not you have lower back issues or not. Then they customize the padding for you. Only issue for me, is my husband and I both ride the bike. So, I will probably need 2 seats or 2 RX3s lol.

[2LZ]

I checked the CSC website - the talls are out of stock. Sent Ryan an email asking when they would be replenished. Im guessing with as uncomfortable as the seat is and the volume of sales they are not in stock long! I hate the idea of buying an Airhawk and 155 and then turning around later and just getting the Seat Concepts tall set. . . at least that's my thinking.

EDITED: Ryan fired back an email. The website has been updated and the seats are back in stock !

Does Ryan have a direct email there? I emailed the "contact us" on the website last week and have yet to hear back.

[rjmorel]

2lz, try

rj

[SpudRider]

Rob,

Now that 2LZ has the email address, I suggest you delete it from you post. ;) Otherwise, I think it's possible the spambots might seize the email address, and deluge ryan with spam. :ohno:

[2LZ]

Ryan returned my email from yesterday after I emailed them through their "contact" email again on the website, so I have his email now anyway. Spud, can you fix Rob's post? I didn't mean to accidently request a bomb for Ryan. Apologies.

[rjmorel]

done deal, rj

[dpl096]

Did a 45 mile ride today and decided that was enuff ... got home and hit the CSC website and sent those fine folks some dollars in exchange for a comfy stylish seat! SC Tall should be headed my way soon. Last year you had some choice in stitching colors. They are all black stitched this year - fine with me. I'm satisfied the seat will be high quality as Steve & Company wouldn't be offering it otherwise....... :tup:

[CSaddict]

My tall seat is night and day better than the stock imo.

[dpl096]

My tall seat is night and day better than the stock imo.

I ordered mine today based on all the recommendations. . . . well that and my sore ass:lmao:

[detours]

I think you'll like the tall seat. It's made a world of difference for me.

[dpl096]

UPS Claus delivered my seat yesterday evening. I put it on this morning and went for a spin. WOW ! Completely changed the ride character of the bike. Much more comfortable. No longer am I sliding up onto the tank and the ride really smoothed out. Just a terrific seat if what I've read is true it will improve with time. Seat Concepts get 2 :tup::tup: .... Yet another quality product from CSC.

[BlackBike]

UPS Claus delivered my seat yesterday evening. I put it on this morning and went for a spin. WOW ! Completely changed the ride character of the bike. Much more comfortable. No longer am I sliding up onto the tank and the ride really smoothed out. Just a terrific seat if what I've read is true it will improve with time. Seat Concepts get 2 :tup::tup: .... Yet another quality product from CSC.

Not sure if i believe it. Hold the old seat next to the new one . Take a pic and post :p

[dpl096]

Not sure if i believe it. Hold the old seat next to the new one . Take a pic and post :p

Will do !

Edited 06102016 : Stock seat on the left. I LOVE this new Seat Concept ... very comfortable.

[2LZ]

UPS Claus delivered my seat yesterday evening. I put it on this morning and went for a spin. WOW ! Completely changed the ride character of the bike. Much more comfortable. No longer am I sliding up onto the tank and the ride really smoothed out. Just a terrific seat if what I've read is true it will improve with time. Seat Concepts get 2 :tup::tup: .... Yet another quality product from CSC.

You almost got me sold. Go do 3 hours non-stop and tell me what you think. Then you may have me sold. That said, a small sheet of plywood with nails driven thru it may be more comfortable on long runs than the stock seat. ;-)

[pyoungbl]

2LZ, I have done two 500 mile weekend trips on the 'tall' seat. It really is a big improvement over stock(OK, that's not saying much!). IMHO the replacement is well worth $250 because the alternative was to sell the bike and take a huge loss. Of all the replacement seats I have ever purchased this one was the least expensive...by far.

[2LZ]

2LZ, I have done two 500 mile weekend trips on the 'tall' seat. It really is a big improvement over stock(OK, that's not saying much!). IMHO the replacement is well worth $250 because the alternative was to sell the bike and take a huge loss. Of all the replacement seats I have ever purchased this one was the least expensive...by far.

Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Thanks pyoungbl!
I won't say it's so unbearable I would have sold the bike but I just needed some good justification over a 90.00 Air Hawk....and you're right, for a custom seat, it's quite a bargain, especially since it includes both pieces. Like I said prior, Mustang wanted 800.00 for my Vic seat.

[BlackBike]

The home brewer in me says that I would have tried something with that original seat first, then purchased. Having said that, I know uph folks get good $ for their craft. I still act like I was in my 20's, broke and pennyless. (Yall Remember those days of carrying the calculator to the grocery store :hehe:)

[2LZ]

The home brewer in me says that I would have tried something with that original seat first, then purchased. Having said that, I know uph folks get good $ for their craft. I still act like I was in my 20's, broke and pennyless. (Yall Remember those days of carrying the calculator to the grocery store :hehe:)

I relived those romantic days twice....after both divorces. It loses its romance, trust me.....and my second X took my calculator.

[Azhule]

And the first one usually gets the house and groceries :hehe:

[2LZ]

Ok! Every one of you guys are EVIL!

There I was just now, on the phone with Sara from CSC....finalizing the TT250 order, credit card in hand.....and right out of my mouth slipped, "While I have you on the phone and I have the credit card handy, Sara, why don't you just slip one of those RX3 tall seats into the TT250 crate for me..."

I hung up and muttered to myself..."What did I just say???"

[marzhere]

Ok! Every one of you guys are EVIL!

There I was just now, on the phone with Sara from CSC....finalizing the TT250 order, credit card in hand.....and right out of my mouth slipped, "While I have you on the phone and I have the credit card handy, Sara, why don't you just slip one of those RX3 tall seats into the TT250 crate for me..."

I hung up and muttered to myself..."What did I just say???"

But think of the shipping cost you just saved. :lmao:

Oh, you'll be enjoying that seat soon enough. Then it'll be "Why'd I wait so long".

[willy dog]

can you send me one too

[dpl096]

You almost got me sold. Go do 3 hours non-stop and tell me what you think. Then you may have me sold. That said, a small sheet of plywood with nails driven thru it may be more comfortable on long runs than the stock seat. ;-)

You're a hard soul 2 .... Doubt I ever do 3 hours non-stop willingly, butt, ha! see what I did there, I have ridden it for longer periods yesterday and today with much improved comfort. The 250+ added expense was worth it for me.

[dpl096]

I relived those romantic days twice....after both divorces. It loses its romance, trust me.....and my second X took my calculator.

:lmao:

[dpl096]

Welcome to the dark side ! .. Seriously I hope you find it as beneficial as I have. I love this little bike.

[BlackBike]

So I had to see what the fuss was all about with the seats. But of course, on an enduro not the RX3. Did 174 GPS miles today in true duel sport mode twisty hard top and calichie gravel, dried mud track and Sandy red track roads. Moving time was 4 hours but took long lunch and couple leasure fillups (dairy queen large dipped cone ;))Had a blast but the last 60 miles was at the point of not being able to find that spot where you could not quit squirming . Will have the baby powder handy next time. Really have been enjoying the Garmin in ways I have never really used it before. SO THIS IS ADV !

[madsocial]

Too Bad no one has posted about the Narrow Seat!

[detours]

Too Bad no one has posted about the Narrow Seat!

I had the narrow seat for a while. Then I sold it and bought a tall seat. The narrow is more comfortable than stock by far. The padding is better and it flattens the seat area. The seat material is an improvement too. It's best for people with an inseam of 29" or less. For everyone else, I would recommend the tall seat.

[mckayprod]

I'll have an opinion on this tomorrow night...got a long-ish ride to Lassen NP planned for tomorrow. Four hours each way should give me an idea what I need to do to make this an Iron Butt bike.

[marzhere]

Too Bad no one has posted about the Narrow Seat!

Here's my post from the Pros/Cons thread. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?p=220244#post220244


I have the 'narrow' seat. The sitting area is flatter than the stock seat is. It's approx the same height wise, as stock, but it's thinner between the legs and the slide slope is angled differently. I'm 5'4 with 28" inseam. I think the narrow seat is getting me closer to the ground than the stock seat.

Before I got the narrow seat, Rojo_grande did take my stock seat off and shave it down. There's not much extra foam to take out, to make the seat shorter and skinnier though. We did get a bread knife after it, staple the cover back on and I rode it until Rojo was kind enough to pick me up the narrow one, while he was in CA for the Baja ride.

[mckayprod]

Well, I promised an opinion about the stock seat, so...

After 450 secondary-highway miles, it's not a bad perch. Not the cushy-comfy saddle of my old BMW, but not the tailbone-bender of the Nighthawk, either. I think I could have gone lots further without trouble. A sheepskin pad would help a lot, and I did like the CSC tall seat I tried at the show in Sacramento.

I'm beginning to believe that the key to bottom-end comfort is a combination of the seat itself and taking regular breaks and moving around some, in flight. Besides, standing up at 55mph looks cool!

[2LZ]

Well, I promised an opinion about the stock seat, so...

After 450 secondary-highway miles, it's not a bad perch. Not the cushy-comfy saddle of my old BMW, but not the tailbone-bender of the Nighthawk, either. I think I could have gone lots further without trouble. A sheepskin pad would help a lot, and I did like the CSC tall seat I tried at the show in Sacramento.

I'm beginning to believe that the key to bottom-end comfort is a combination of the seat itself and taking regular breaks and moving around some, in flight. Besides, standing up at 55mph looks cool!

Glad to hear things went well for you!...and wow, maybe it's because I'm overweight at the moment but you had a lot better luck with the stock seat than I. I can go about an hour before I have to get off. You're right, regular breaks are essential.

Mrs 2LZ and I used to do Lassen annually on our bikes and camp on Hat Creek.
Good to have another Nor Cal person here! Welcome from Volcano.

[FastDoc]

Glad to hear things went well for you!...and wow, maybe it's because I'm overweight at the moment but you had a lot better luck with the stock seat than I. I can go about an hour before I have to get off. You're right, regular breaks are essential.

Mrs 2LZ and I used to do Lassen annually on our bikes and camp on Hat Creek.
Good to have another Nor Cal person here! Welcome from Volcano.

I love Lassen. A favorite day hike we have done many times. GREAT roads in that area too. I usually stay at Mineral.