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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Tall Seat
Got my new tall seat stashed inside the TT250 crate, as promised. What a God Send! I was able to take it out for about an hour on Sunday and WOW...what a difference. Not only is it wider and flatter with real quality (firm) foam, but the stitching and upholstery seem very high quality. It's a very attractive seat, to the eye. Most importantly, after an hour....my butt wasn't even beginning to snivel. I would have been long squirming on the stocker.
Coming from the HD and Vic world, where a good seat is between 700 and a grand, this thing is a steel for the $$$. Thank you everyone for twisting my arm to try this. :-) My backside thanks you, as well.
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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2LZ, if you get a chance, can you post a side view photo?
How much taller is the tall seat that the stock seat? Thanks. jb
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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If I had a RX3 the first thing I would do is get the tallest seat they make. I'm 6'1" and found the stock saddle much lower than I needed. I also prefer flatter seats, especially on off road bikes.
Looks like a great perch. BTW, I love the Q in the back ;-)
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What is different is the overall quality, width and flatness of it. You're no longer perched aboard a rubber covered 7" peeler core working its way up yer arse. Plus that rubberized stuff they call upholstery on the stock seat is no longer gripping my jeans. I really hated that. It's nice to be able to slide around a bit, without a fight.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Oh yah...gotta love Q. As you know, Doc, it's a great bike. I bet with what little mods I've done, it will pull my RX3 in a straight line and it's only a 200. They really did a great job on them.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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The Q is not light, but I bet lighter than the RX3. Even with a few HP down it moves pretty good.
I think everyone should have a Q. Better than an Obama-phone.
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Good grief, I'd forgotten about that crap. We also kno obama phones don't work either to overseas quick reaction forces in the Mediterranean.
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Looks like the seat is a mandatory option for the rx3. Thanks for the info 2lz
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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For that you need a private email server. The disposable type is preferred.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Oh come on FastDoc, "at this point ,what difference does it make".
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Is the pillion seat any more "robust"? My wife's rear is aching even after just a short trip on the highway. I've been thinking of upgrading, but haven't had time to run out to CSC to test it out.
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Im sure your wife will appreciate her new seat 2lz
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Great news 2LZ.....glad u approve.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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I wouldn't say more robust regarding thickness or width, but it's a definite higher quality all around.
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