philbee Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I decided to take a stab at a seat modification myself after reading on this forum and watching a youtube video. My issue is that the inside of my thighs get sore and aggravate my bottom as the day goes on. So being the toolmaker I am, I removed the original seat cover and marked the foam where the flat area of the seat makes an abrupt sharp turn into the side of the seat. This abrupt turn I think is what my problem is. So I took a 5" disc grinder with 80 grit soft pads and ground away the foam. this tubbing out of the thigh area is what I see done on the custom and aftermarket seat to take away the pinch points. Next I use a vibrating sander with 80 grit emery to smooth the ground foam. By feel I made all smooth transitions from the middle to the sides. The remaining middle are is only about 4" wide. Using the original seat cover I simple re-stapled the cover back on the base, With some foam removed the cover installs easy, with a bit extra vinyl to pull underneath. I did a 1 hour ride after completion (about 2 hours) and was please with the results (Short ride but its 38F here today). Will keep you posted as I get good weather to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 26, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted March 26, 2018 Good job! If that simple adjustment fixes the issue then you will have saved yourself considerable money. Even after getting a custom seat built, the area that you sanded down was the same spot that I had to come back and have re-shaped. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Great! Keep us posted on your thoughts. Thanks for sharing. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbee Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 First Ride report. After the modification above I find a big difference in riding comfort. I had a 2 hour ride yesterday and didn't squirm in the seat or need to stand at all. I am not a long distance rider, so getting off for a coffee or lunch every 2 hours is normal for me. I assume a custom seat would be better, but for $0 and 2 hours time it is definitely worth the investment for those on a budget. I have a 1000 mile trip planned in Missouri and Arkansas mid April and will report back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Where abouts in Missouri? I live in the Ozarks, would love to turn some corners with you! '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbee Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 I am a member of the Michigan Sport Touring Riders MSTRiders.com. One of our yearly trips starts in Farmington Mo, travels to Mountain Home Ar, around Mountain Home for a day, then return to Farmington on a different route. This is my 4th time doing this trip and love the area. Check out our website for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 That's quite close to me! I'm in Rolla. I'll check it out and see if I can't join you guys for a stretch. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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