Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: wroman on March 19, 2013, 03:04:43 PM
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It snowed here yesterday and they salted so even though everything is pretty much melted I will not be going out and getting salt spray in all the nooks and crannies of my new bike. Too bad because it is Sunny at least. Excuse the messy garage (spend no time there when cold) but here is my new Laam saddle.
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Nice! :thumbs:
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Bike porn right there!
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Congrats! :chugbeer:
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Beautiful workmanship!!
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Looks comfy.
How is the price compared to Corbin, Sargent, ect.?
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Hey, nice seat! Great minds must think alike. Mine came back a couple of weeks ago and it looks just like yours.
On initial sit did it seem a bit slippery to you?
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Seth has the seat thing all figured out. I'm going to give mine a 5500 mile test in May.
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Did not seem slippery. It feels firm. It feels bigger, like I have more room to move around. The prices are on his website and he at the time was offering a discount to C-14 riders here. I paid around $340.00 shipped.
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Looks great!
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Be sure to report back how you like it, always nice to have multiple seat options. 8)
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How wide is it at the widest point? Is it any flatter than the stock/Sargent?
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Looking forward to reviews!!!
Like the looks, and the price seems right.
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The widest point is a smidge over 16". Does not feel like it tilts me forward. We had temps in the 60's here last week, today will not top 40. Hope to get some rain to wash the roads and a little warmer next week. Also waiting to test my brand new Aeroflow shield.
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Connie1, the seat does feel a little slippery. Of course it is cold also. Of course not as cold as where you are I am sure.
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Connie1, the seat does feel a little slippery. Of course it is cold also. Of course not as cold as where you are I am sure.
I'm hoping that it is a function of temperature. Seth wouldn't use it if it wasn't up to par. I'll see in about a month when the roads finally get rideable.
Speaking of cold where I am. We are in the middle of a spring storm today. Just spent the last 16 hours rescuing calves from a 60km/hr east wind that is moving the last two weeks of snow accumulation into drifts 8' high. At least it isn't too cold (-8c). This wind better let up soon as I'm running out of steam. Gotta get some sleep.
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Mine came 2 weeks ago. It is fantastic. had all kinds of seats on my FJR's and Goldwings, but none was as satisfying as this. looks like some 1,000 mile days are in my future again after all. Seth knows seats.
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Connie 1, I gotta feel for you. Hope sping comes soon. Got the bike out a little yesterday and felt good to ride. Never got much above 45 so no real assessment was possible except to say the seat feels good and has plenty of room. The Aeroflow shield is great. The seat is a little slippery and I am guessing it is a function of some mold release agents still left from the manufacturing process. I am guessing that the basket weave pattern is mainly a fault here and it will wear off in short order. Some alcohol or ammonia may do the trick also.
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I am in the midst of trying to decide whether to Lamm, Baldwin, or Russell. I had a Russell on an FJR1300 and thought it was great, but Lamm is beginning to sway me. The tipper is how the passenger seat is going to cushion my passenger. (If mama isn't happy...) How is the passenger portion. Larger? Wider? Better Angle? Thanks.
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Shoulda got the leather. Laam has the best quality leather I have ever had the pleasure to sit on. I've had the seat almost a year, 18,000 miles and no regrets. Other guys tell me the seat looks great especially on an all black Connie.
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I am in the midst of trying to decide whether to Lamm, Baldwin, or Russell. I had a Russell on an FJR1300 and thought it was great, but Lamm is beginning to sway me. The tipper is how the passenger seat is going to cushion my passenger. (If mama isn't happy...) How is the passenger portion. Larger? Wider? Better Angle? Thanks.
Seth will make it as wide as he can based on the height/weight info you supply him. We only had a sit in the shop so far but mama could tell right away that it was gonna be much better.
The pillion portion is considerably wider than stock and I think he took the grab rails into account when he was building.
Contact Seth, he'll have any answers to any questions you may have.
Regarding the other makers...Russell is a great seat from what I have read, but not real sporty looking. Baldwins are also reputed to be a good sit and halfway in between for sportiness look. The Laam seats are in my opinion the sportiest looking of the three. If sportiness isn't in your criterion for picking a seat you've got a tough decision ahead of you cause they're all good seats.
I had a tough decision between the Laam and Baldwin- beauty and function.
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Thanks. That helps a lot. I have spoken to Seth a couple of times and he has really been helpful. I have not seen one here in Colorado and you folks who can answer the hands on questions really help. I have another call in to Seth and will most likely order on Monday or Tuesday.
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I'm leaning towards the LAAM also after everyone's reviews. But I've tried contacting them twice now and can't get a response. If I read it correctly, contact must be made before submitting an online order.
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call him if you have not tried that.
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call him if you have not tried that.
I'll do that. The two times I've tried were through his online contact form.
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He must be away. Seth knows customer service like the back of his hand. I also have an e-mail in to him that he hasn't replied to yet, but I'm not to worried, he'll get to it. The guy is usually out in the shop answering e-mails and returning phone calls at 7am so he deserves a break too.
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I have tried contacting him through his website form as well. Haven't heard anything yet, and it's been about three days now.
I understand that calling is the best way to get a hold of him, but why even have the online contact form if you aren't going to reply to customers?
I live in Hawaii, so I also have to figure in the time difference when I call the mainland. Email is easier for me. Oh well.
Almost two weeks since my first attempt.
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Doesnt sound like good customer service to me, takes only a few minutes to return a call or an email........just sayin.
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Seth has been away from the shop and will be returning today. He had no internet and limited cell service. He stated that he will be returning calls/emails starting today.
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Seth has been away from the shop and will be returning today. He had no internet and limited cell service. He stated that he will be returning calls/emails starting today.
This is a true statement. I received a phone call from Seth today, and he reiterated what 556ALPHA stated.
We went over what I asked about in my email, and what my options were as far as shipping.
Seth is a very straight forward guy, answered all of my questions, (and then some) and showed a genuine interest in what I wanted in a seat.
I'll be sending my seat to him. Bottom line.
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All my dealing with Seth have been beyond what I would expect from today's market. His work and his communication are beyond reproach. My only regret is winter has revisited the east. Awfully hard to break in a new seat when it is 39 degrees. I am too old for this crap.
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Seth has been away from the shop and will be returning today. He had no internet and limited cell service. He stated that he will be returning calls/emails starting today.
Good to know, thanks!
I'll be looking forward to his call.
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rush2112
Seth emailed me and wanted your contact info, you can email or call him...
Seth Laam
Seth@LaamSeats.com
530-282-LAAM (5226)
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rush2112
Seth emailed me and wanted your contact info, you can email or call him...
Seth Laam
Seth@LaamSeats.com
530-282-LAAM (5226)
I'll do that 556ALPHA, thanks.
I might be in trouble now with the wife though. Since I hadn't purchased a seat for the bike yet, I came across a new SA XDM 9mm that just so happened to follow me home this past weekend. :doh:
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Nice. I had an XD 40 but sold it bc I didnt carry enough.
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Put in my order yesterday for LAAM to rebuild my seat, just waiting for him to get back to me with a production date. I am leaning toward leather but Seth has assured me that vinyl will be just as comfortable. The only downside to vinyl is that it can be hotter in the summer. Anybody get a vinyl seat and wish they had spent the extra $115 for leather? I sure could fine some other toys to spend $100 on! ;D
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Nice. I had an XD 40 but sold it bc I didnt carry enough.
I carry my XD9 all the time, shame ya sold such an awesome pistol.
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Put in my order yesterday for LAAM to rebuild my seat, just waiting for him to get back to me with a production date. I am leaning toward leather but Seth has assured me that vinyl will be just as comfortable. The only downside to vinyl is that it can be hotter in the summer. Anybody get a vinyl seat and wish they had spent the extra $115 for leather? I sure could fine some other toys to spend $100 on! ;D
I got the leather one from Seth, but I'm sure I'd have been just as happy with vinyl. Definitely less maintenance on vinyl.
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I actually had vinyl and changed to leather.
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Got my seat, itching to get it out but it is just a mite too cold. Futzing around in the barn with the seat I can't get it to lock in place
I will call Seth on THrusday if I can get a bit warmer weather and spend some time out there trying to find out where it is hanging up. Seems like the tang for the rear is too far forward from the lock. My other stocker goes on and off with ease. Anyone else have a problem when they got theirs back? Any secrets to share?
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I betcha that rear in the picture could use a tang adjustment also.
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Wroman, looks like its time for an update. How was riding on your new Seth Laam all 2013 riding season?
What else have you sat your butt on with your connie, as in what do you have to compare to?
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Shipped the seat from 95407 to Seth's noon Monday the 3rd, he called the 4th and we talked it over. Decided on vinyl, carbon weave for my stature. Damned if it wasn't back on my front porch Thursday the 6th.
Took a short ride...perfect. Weather finally moved in, so no ride since, but am totally impressed from 1st phone conversation to short ride. Looks great, fit great, and he's even better as far as customer service went. He admitted there were others to be done, but mostly right coasters...sorry, wasn't my idea! ;)
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Wroman, looks like its time for an update. How was riding on your new Seth Laam all 2013 riding season?
What else have you sat your butt on with your connie, as in what do you have to compare to?
Wroman is no longer riding with his Laam seat or C14. I bought his bike in October. As far as the seat, it is awesome!! I wish I had done that first on my old C14 before messing with bars etc. With the seat, I don't need the Heli Horizon bars. I has Spencer mod my old seat, and that helped a bit, but nothing compares to the Laam seat. Even thought the seat is not made to my dimensions (I'm taller than Walt) I would not change it a bit.