Will the Zong seat fit the XT225 and is it a better seat?

Barnone · 10-29-2010, 04:13 PM

Spud and other Zong ridders.
Wonder if a Zong seat will fit the XT225 assuming it's a better seat?

How is the seat on the Zong? The seat on my XT225 is a butt killer. I've tried all the usual solutions ( sheep skin, gel pad, Stearns ATV seat cover) with little relief. I using a bead rider now which is the best solution I've come up without springing for a after market seat.

FastDoc · 10-29-2010, 04:32 PM

I only know 1/2 the answer.

The Zong has an excellent seat. The best seat I've ridden on a small motorcycle.

If it fits or not I don't know, but I know who will...

Cal25 · 10-29-2010, 05:28 PM

just noticed a seat on ebay for $75. Sombody is breaking a Sierra that had 93 miles on it. Lots of parts.

SpudRider · 10-30-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Spud and other Zong ridders.
Wonder if a Zong seat will fit the XT225 assuming it's a better seat?

How is the seat on the Zong? The seat on my XT225 is a butt killer. I've tried all the usual solutions ( sheep skin, gel pad, Stearns ATV seat cover) with little relief. I using a bead rider now which is the best solution I've come up without springing for a after market seat.

As usual, FastDoc is correct.

The Zong saddle is very wide, and quite comfortable.

However, the Zong saddle will not fit the Yamaha, XT225 frame. :(

Spud

SpudRider · 10-30-2010, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal25

just noticed a seat on ebay for $75. Sombody is breaking a Sierra that had 93 miles on it. Lots of parts.

I don't know who is selling the parts, but $75 is too much to pay for a used, Zongshen saddle. I can probably sell you a new, Zongshen saddle for that price, or a lower price.

Spud

Cal25 · 10-30-2010, 10:07 AM

Yeah, there are tons of over priced parts from that seller. for instance a front brake rotor for 60 bucks.

Barnone · 10-30-2010, 10:09 AM

I was hoping that with the all the XT225 parts that Spud has on his Zong that the seat might fit but it's not a complete clone?
So the bead rider cover stays and the search continues.
Thanks for the answers.

Bead rider on my XT225. Especially nice on hot days.

davidsonsgccc · 10-30-2010, 12:38 PM

try checking with a local shop. maybe you could have it recovered and add some good thick foam while your at it. it may be cheaper than buying a whole new seat.

Weldangrind · 10-30-2010, 12:40 PM

I frequently see guys advertising on CL that offer seat recovering and custom work for around $50.

SpudRider · 10-30-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

I was hoping that with the all the XT225 parts that Spud has on his Zong that the seat might fit but it's not a complete clone?
So the bead rider cover stays and the search continues.
Thanks for the answers...

You're welcome, Vince.

The Zong's frame is patterned more closely to the TW200.

Spud

10-29-2010, 04:13 PM	#1
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,351	Will the Zong seat fit the XT225 and is it a better seat? Spud and other Zong ridders. Wonder if a Zong seat will fit the XT225 assuming it's a better seat? How is the seat on the Zong? The seat on my XT225 is a butt killer. I've tried all the usual solutions ( sheep skin, gel pad, Stearns ATV seat cover) with little relief. I using a bead rider now which is the best solution I've come up without springing for a after market seat.
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10-29-2010, 04:32 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I only know 1/2 the answer. The Zong has an excellent seat. The best seat I've ridden on a small motorcycle. If it fits or not I don't know, but I know who will... __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-30-2010, 12:38 PM	#8
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	try checking with a local shop. maybe you could have it recovered and add some good thick foam while your at it. it may be cheaper than buying a whole new seat. __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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10-30-2010, 12:40 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I frequently see guys advertising on CL that offer seat recovering and custom work for around $50. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-29-2010, 05:28 PM	#3
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	just noticed a seat on ebay for $75. Sombody is breaking a Sierra that had 93 miles on it. Lots of parts.
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10-30-2010, 10:07 AM	#6
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Yeah, there are tons of over priced parts from that seller. for instance a front brake rotor for 60 bucks.
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10-30-2010, 10:09 AM	#7
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,351	I was hoping that with the all the XT225 parts that Spud has on his Zong that the seat might fit but it's not a complete clone? So the bead rider cover stays and the search continues. Thanks for the answers. Bead rider on my XT225. Especially nice on hot days.
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