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#1 | Custom seat update datum

Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:48 am

I just returned from a couple of days riding (630 miles total) and the custom seat worked very well. The gel insert does a good job of distributing weight so that there are no uncomfortable pressure points.
I never felt the need to shift my position because my butt was getting sore, which was a frequent happening on longer rides with the stock seat.
The seat wasn't too warm after sitting out in the sun for an hour while I had lunch, but this morning was cold (1C, 34F) and I definitely noticed the gel being cold. It didn't take too long to warm up and then all was fine.
If anyone is considering a gel insert then my recommendation would be to give it a try. Luimoto custom seat
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#2 | RE: Custom seat update datum

Sat May 04, 2019 6:56 pm

Another update from a recent long distance ride with the Luimoto Custom Seat
I'm really impressed with how the Pro Pad gel helps keep the seat comfortable on long rides:

Day 1 = 517 miles (last 30 or so miles were starting to get uncomfortable)
Day 2 = 400 miles (no discomfort)
Day 3 = 433 miles (no discomfort)
Day 4 = 324 miles (no discomfort)
Day 5 = 342 miles (no discomfort)
Day 6 = 375 miles (no discomfort)
Day 7 = 279 miles (no discomfort)

For those who asked about heat retention on hotter days, days 4, 5 and 7 had lunch stops in 90-98F heat with the bike parked in full sunlight for over an hour each time. The gel didn't really get or stay too hot for me to notice once I got back on the bike.

All-in-all, very pleased with this seat mod.
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#3 | RE: Custom seat update datum

Sat Jun 29, 2019 1:06 pm

That's just a seat cover?
I understand you had a gel insert, looking at their site, you had to send them your seat correct?
How long did it take them to get the seat back to you?
Did you get the gel in the passenger seat as well? I ask because the passenger seat looks to have a higher front than stock.

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#4 | RE: Custom seat update datum

Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:11 pm

Zitat von KillerX im Beitrag #3
That's just a seat cover?
I understand you had a gel insert, looking at their site, you had to send them your seat correct?
How long did it take them to get the seat back to you?
Did you get the gel in the passenger seat as well? I ask because the passenger seat looks to have a higher front than stock.

He shows how he did the seat modification in this thread. Luimoto Technik custom seat

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#5 | RE: Custom seat update datum

Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:20 am

Thanks!

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#6 | RE: Custom seat update datum

Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:56 am

Zitat von KillerX im Beitrag #3
That's just a seat cover?

Did you get the gel in the passenger seat as well? I ask because the passenger seat looks to have a higher front than stock.

Yes, just a seat cover and just the rider seat. I've used a gel insert on another seat and really liked the improvement in riding longer distances in comfort.
The Luimoto seat cover doesn't include the gel insert and I purchased that (medium size) separately from TheProPad.com. Thanks to Lee for pointing you to the mod link.

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