Suzuki Gel Seat seams hard???

[gimble]

I just installed the new suzuki gel seat on my 08...seams harder than the stock one. Wasn't expecting that! Anyone out there have any experience with these seats? Will it soften up after some ride time?

THANKS

 

[kromdom]

there seems to be a few owners who did NOT like them. (I was going to buy one but backed out after reading the feedback here)

 

[Djxtrodinaire]

yes.. when you put your stock seat back on!

"they" say it takes time to break in.... I broke mine out! and bought something else

 

[Wayneovich]

Pansies just give it some time it will break in I have had mine on now for about 1K and love it.

 

[sixpack577]

I sold mine and got a Corbin, no comparison. The gel was hot, hard, and uncomfortable, and it didn't get any better.

 

[Schism]

i went the cheap route and gutted the stocker and dropped in a gel insert to keep the stock look. it's a world of a difference and maybe a better alternative for ya.

 

[kromdom]

i went the cheap route and gutted the stocker and dropped in a gel insert to keep the stock look.

this was also my 1st option but luckily, found a great deal on a used Corbin

 

[btucker]

I just installed the new suzuki gel seat on my 08...seams harder than the stock one. Wasn't expecting that! Anyone out there have any experience with these seats? Will it soften up after some ride time?

THANKS

...man this topic is like asking what's the best tire or exhaust. I got the gel seat and put almost 2400 miles in one trip on it and was great. Your butt may vary. All I can say is high mileage seats all have one consistent thing in common, they are hard not soft and they are wide to disperse your weight.

Most do say something about the gel getting hot, I didn't see that, I didn't see any sun either during my trip...just rain.

B.

 

[racerV]

Mine is fine now, was hard at 1st but got better with miles.

 

[DEMMYM]

Pssssssssssssssst





Tobin

 

[racerV]

I tried a Tobin seat and it was less comfortable due to the decrease in rider height. If you are a midget, it might be the seat for you.

 

[majestic12]

I am 185 pounds and 5'11" I have almost 6,500 miles on my gel seat and I think it is still hard. I may not have the weight to break it in. Also if it sees any sun it will will be searing hot. Happened to me once, it was baking my hams for the 5 miles left I had to ride. What was odd was my ridding gear didn't help save me from the heat.

 

[bori113]

New image seat they are real comfortable I love the
and they look great.

 

[fremo66]

anyone have one of those gel seats they would like to get rid of please hit me up

 

[Riley74]

I a was thinking about getting one until I read several posts about how hot they get. I'm thinking about trying a sheepskin pad for longer trips.
<Alaska Leather> Home of the Sheepskin Buttpad - Motorcycle Seat Covers - Alaska Leather Home Page

 

[vacivus]

I tried a Tobin seat and it was less comfortable due to the decrease in rider height. If you are a midget, it might be the seat for you.

X1000000000000

The stock seat came back on so fast after trying out the Tobin for a day or two. The tobin seat is definitely NOT for tall folks. 'Nuff said.

Im going to try and see if I will like Corbin seat. *crossing fingers*

 

[RussellJ]

The corbin website doesnt have any seats for Gen1

 

[vacivus]

The corbin website doesnt have any seats for Gen1

They do.

Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | Suzuki Hayabusa GSXR 1300 | 800-538-7035

Click on the "ORDER" tab and here it is:#GSX13R-F Front saddle, 1999 - 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1300 $259

 

[RussellJ]

ahhh.I just saw the hump replacement and such and didnt see the seat. Thanks!

 

[vacivus]

ahhh.I just saw the hump replacement and such and didnt see the seat. Thanks!