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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: h2smokin on August 20, 2012, 08:49:14 PM

Title: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: h2smokin on August 20, 2012, 08:49:14 PM
I see a lot of comments on corbins, russels, etc. but not much on the saddlemen seat . Any opinions ? I never heard of them til I seen one on ebay . I like the pricing although that could be a downfall but its more reasonable for me price wise . Thanks for any info
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: wildnphx on August 20, 2012, 10:51:52 PM
I have one that I traded my beloved Sergant seat for and it is very comfortable.  I like it...

Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Sinstr on August 21, 2012, 05:41:32 AM
I have a saddleman seat and it is very comfortable, changes the ride height and the appearance of the bike a bit.  I like the changes but to each his/her own.
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Post by: martin_14 on August 22, 2012, 12:32:41 AM
Gentlemen: pictures, please?
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Sinstr on August 22, 2012, 05:35:37 AM
some one please tell me how to post the pics of my 2012 Sinstr
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Sinstr on August 22, 2012, 05:37:29 AM
Thanks finally got it figured out on posting pictures (I think)
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: So Cal Joe on August 22, 2012, 08:19:40 AM
I had one on my 09, better than most others but I still wasn't totally happy with it. I think it needs a little more padding up front. The saddleman does not come with the hardware to mount it, you have to use the stuff from your old seat.
Keep in mind there are 3 different saddleman seats for the Concours,
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2da34b3127cceff8b824691ff00000030O01CcNWzly0Yg9vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2da34b3127cceff8ad99df1dd00000030O01CcNWzly0Yg9vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2da34b3127cceff8a564eb1d100000030O01CcNWzly0Yg9vPhw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: tyler1015 on August 22, 2012, 10:31:16 AM
sinstr. which one is that the stealth? or? That looks like it drops you lower then an inch like the sargent. Is it kind of hard?
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Sinstr on August 22, 2012, 01:54:00 PM
The seat drops me about an inch and a half which works great for me at 6 feet, 32 inch inseam.  The seat is very comfortable with the memory foam for the passenger and the gel for the rider.  The bit of back support really helps out on a longer trip riding solo.  I have to look at my receipt to get the exact name of the seat, will post once I find the receipt.  I am very pleased with the Saddleman product.
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Post by: Sinstr on August 22, 2012, 01:58:30 PM
Just checked the receipt, it is a Saddleman Explored seat.
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Post by: 556ALPHA on August 22, 2012, 06:18:41 PM
http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/2008-kawasaki-zg1400-concours--SADDLEMEN-EXPLORER-RS-SEAT (http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/2008-kawasaki-zg1400-concours--SADDLEMEN-EXPLORER-RS-SEAT)
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: h2smokin on August 22, 2012, 08:43:46 PM
Nice to see it on a bike . I'm hoping if there are 3 that one is stock height . I'm only 5' 10" but prefer being up higher . Thanks for info
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: So Cal Joe on August 23, 2012, 07:16:03 AM
The explorer is the one I got also, and it is the least expensive.
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Gsun on August 23, 2012, 11:22:57 AM
I had one on my 09, better than most others but I still wasn't totally happy with it. I think it needs a little more padding up front. The saddleman does not come with the hardware to mount it, you have to use the stuff from your old seat.
Keep in mind there are 3 different saddleman seats for the Concours,


Does the seat still push you into the tank? Or is the front just too hard? How is it on long trips?

Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Sinstr on August 23, 2012, 01:48:10 PM
Seat does not push me into the tank and the long trips I have taken have affected my knees more that the back.  Product of getting older I guess
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: So Cal Joe on August 24, 2012, 08:30:23 AM
Does the seat still push you into the tank? Or is the front just too hard? How is it on long trips?
I still slid some into the tank but not real bad. Once I put the front of the seat on top of the pins it is suppose to hook onto on the tank and it was  a lot better that way, it raised the front up just enough to keep  me from sliding forward.
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: Gsun on August 24, 2012, 10:43:01 PM
I still slid some into the tank but not real bad. Once I put the front of the seat on top of the pins it is suppose to hook onto on the tank and it was  a lot better that way, it raised the front up just enough to keep  me from sliding forward.

Don't ya think that's a bit dangerous? :o
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Post by: tbanzer on August 25, 2012, 09:14:53 AM
How does the passenger like their seat?
Title: Re: opinions on saddlemen seat?
Post by: So Cal Joe on August 25, 2012, 09:32:55 AM
Don't ya think that's a bit dangerous? :o
Only had it on for a short ride to see if raising the front would help. The back was locked on so it wasn't going anywhee anyway.