Does everyone have the loose skin issue? I am really close to ordering one of these. Currently, I have a Rick Mayer's on there; but the leather makes the tank-slide issue horrid. Even more, I am noticing that the seat mod did something to the rigidity of the seat, making it unlatch itself during rides.
So, how is the construction of the OEM Touring saddle? How well does it cure tank slide?
Snype
Does everyone have the loose skin issue? I am really close to ordering one of these. Currently, I have a Rick Mayer's on there; but the leather makes the tank-slide issue horrid. Even more, I am noticing that the seat mod did something to the rigidity of the seat, making it unlatch itself during rides.
So, how is the construction of the OEM Touring saddle? How well does it cure tank slide?
Snype
The texture of the seat does cure tank slide for the driver and the passenger. I bought this seat for one reason only, so that my wife would be more comfortable. For that it works. For solo rides I still prefer the Kaw low gel seat. When I'm riding the twisties (such as they are in Illinois) I like to move around on the seat. The texture on the 'new' Kaw touring seat makes that more difficult.
Please understand that I am offering my opinion as a rider. I'm not an expert at much, if anything. I am not happy with the Kawasaki Touring Seat. In my opinion it is shaped exactly the same as stock with very little difference in foam placement. It still slopes forward. The only real difference is the texture of the covering which has more friction. That's it.
The truth is I think I have been searching for a solution that does not exist because I have ridden on Big Boy saddles on a different style of motorcycle for many years. The riding position on a cruiser is different and there can be no turning a Connie into a cruiser. Just isn't going to happen.
Why didn't/ hasn't Kawasaki put "The Touring Seat" on their Touring Bike? Even the H2 SX has stiff foam! I've tried 5 different seats on my C14 & haven't found the comfortable seat yet. Gonna try inserting a Gel Pad in mine.
I wouldn't recommend that. I did that on my ZRX and regretted it. It would get so hot, especially any time in the sun, that sitting on it was painful. And so cold for so long in the winter. And it would get much harder when cold. Plus it was less comfortable, overall. Perhaps it was just the brand of gel pad I used, perhaps my installation method.
Please understand that I am offering my opinion as a rider. I'm not an expert at much, if anything. I am not happy with the Kawasaki Touring Seat. In my opinion it is shaped exactly the same as stock with very little difference in foam placement. It still slopes forward. The only real difference is the texture of the covering which has more friction. That's it.