foxtrot722 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I know this has been covered a few times, but things change as times go by. I just purchased a 2020 900GT with 1400 miles on it. I was looking for an upgrade to my 2015 FJ09. I updated the seat on the FJ with a Terry custom seat. It was an improvement, but I'm looking for a little more. I'll be using the Tracer as a street cruiser. Often, I ride 300 mile rides for a day ride. I'm 6' and 220 lbs I don't have any experience with the Yamaha comfort seat. Is there much of an inprovement over stock? I have seen a few used ones listed for about $200.00 I looked at the web page for Corbin & Sargent. Both look nice, but you don't really know unless you sit on the seat. They start at about $650.00 Please offer your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Thanks, David 1970 DT-250 / 1972 250MX / 1973 360MX / 1974 250MX & 1974 CZ 400 Red Frame & SC 500 / 1978 YZ 250 / 1979 YZ250 / (2) 1980 YZ 250 / 1986 YZ 490 / 1989 YZ250 WR / 1994 YZ 250 / (2) 2002 YZ 426 / 2007 YZ 450 / 2007 DR 650, 2015 FJ 09 / 2020 YZ 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 2 Supporting Member Share Posted March 2 I am fortunate to live about 2 hours away from a motorcycle seat builder, all of my bikes have had custom seats. Ride in, get measured and get your seat modified specifically for YOU. I have tried Sergent and Corbin but NOTHING beats a personally fitted custom seat. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxtrot722 Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 Thanks, I need to do a little research and see if there are any in the area. 1970 DT-250 / 1972 250MX / 1973 360MX / 1974 250MX & 1974 CZ 400 Red Frame & SC 500 / 1978 YZ 250 / 1979 YZ250 / (2) 1980 YZ 250 / 1986 YZ 490 / 1989 YZ250 WR / 1994 YZ 250 / (2) 2002 YZ 426 / 2007 YZ 450 / 2007 DR 650, 2015 FJ 09 / 2020 YZ 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Bagster........best seat ever had, and I have run both Sargent and Corbin on multiple bikes. READY LUXE / complete seats / Seats - BAGSTERWORLD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) A custom made Russell Daylong has been my go to. Expensive though. EDIT: Added a far away shot of a Daylong. Edited March 3 by The Cheese pic added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Russell Daylong seat is a good choice. I have what is basically a copy that was custom made for me. Best seat I have ever had on a motorcycle. 1 There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy01 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Don’t forget Joe Kelly’s seat slope modification kit. It worked like magic for me after spending a fortune on a seat rebuild that didn’t work. jk3d.us 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miweber929 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 The seat slope mod and the Yamaha comfort seat are a great combo n 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mikerbiker Posted March 3 Premium Member Share Posted March 3 4 hours ago, Paddy01 said: Don’t forget Joe Kelly’s seat slope modification kit. It worked like magic for me after spending a fortune on a seat rebuild that didn’t work. jk3d.us I just ordered one of these, price is certainly right, but what's difference between using a kit to prop up the front and just putting seat in high position, which is, uh, raising the front... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miweber929 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, mikerbiker said: I just ordered one of these, price is certainly right, but what's difference between using a kit to prop up the front and just putting seat in high position, which is, uh, raising the front... High position raises the front and the rear proportionally so the slope to the tank is still there. You should have an insert with 2 positions in the battery area the rear of the seat sits on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy01 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 The seat mod kit raises the front thereby flattening the seat angle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Russel seats "IMHO" are FUGLY and belong on a Wing or a cruiser, but yeah I hear they are very comfy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 On 3/3/2024 at 7:49 PM, Ride365 said: Russel seats "IMHO" are FUGLY and belong on a Wing or a cruiser, but yeah I hear they are very comfy. Yes, they are not visually appealing at all. Reminds me of an old catcher's mitt in a way. But function over form.......performance over pretty. I spend exponentially more time sitting on my bike, riding down the road than looking at it. I will gladly sacrifice looks for proper comfort. In fact, I don't find my 2019 GT to be an attractive looking bike at all, but it hits all the right notes when riding. 2 1 There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draco_1967 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 You can't see it when you are sitting on it! Russell has a sport option that is not quite as wide, but if you are going to spend big bucks on a Russell seat, why not get the more comfortable version? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaYzerman Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I have a Russell sport seat on my '99 VFR800. A little flatter or "less pocket" than the original. Not a lot narrower, but maybe a bit. I've had a couple of Russell's, and next one would be a sport version.......... with a proper seat, your fatigue level will go way down after an all day ride or several days in a row. Worth it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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