Seat Concepts review

bgoodwin · 10-06-2010, 08:52 PM

I stumbled across this site a coupla weeks ago http://seatconcepts.com/

Being a cheap bastid (KLR) I ordered one up last week.

Here's what I got

Compared to OEM

bgoodwin · 10-06-2010, 08:58 PM

The foam is firmer than stock, and flares out to a full 13" in the seating area.
Just flip the seat over, pull out a buncha staples (mine didn't have many as I had rebuilt it before)

Pull the OEM foam off and you've got a clean pan to work with

New foam fits the stock pan perfect

Put the cover on just tight enough to get rid of the wrinkles

Shoot a buncha staples in it

And it's ready

bgoodwin · 10-06-2010, 09:01 PM

On the bike

I only had time for a short spin, kinda weird, the foam feels initially soft but with plenty of support. Reminds me of memory foam. The extra width is nice.

I'll update this thread as I get some miles on it.

mbabc · 10-06-2010, 09:07 PM

Nice review. Been looking at those and the price is right.

devrodirt · 10-06-2010, 09:54 PM

Thanks.
Do keep us posted as the miles rack up.

wfopete · 10-07-2010, 04:06 AM

What price are you seeing? I see $160! Not the right price 4 me.

devrodirt · 10-07-2010, 10:04 AM

You want to spend more?
Call Russel, for about $700 you can wait about 6 months for a really nice seat.

Navy Chief · 10-07-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devrodirt

You want to spend more?
Call Russel, for about $700 you can wait about 6 months for a really nice seat.

Ya I was thinking it was a bargain for a decent seat....

Dan Alexander · 10-07-2010, 03:34 PM

I'm in the Russell grop buy and having second thoughts, too bad they don't make it for the SE yet.

jetfixer007 · 10-07-2010, 03:58 PM

looks good.

Foot dragger · 10-07-2010, 04:09 PM

They Are making the seat kits for the DR650 now,Ive got one of their tall kits on my DRZe,it felt a little too soft for my 205 lbs with gear on,the seat concepts people shot me out a firmer foam no charge in no time at all.
Great Customer Service,their website says they may make custom kits if you email em and ask about it. Seem like nice guys and trying hard to please.
Even the soft foam is way,way better then the stock DRZ torture rack.

Nice looking seat on the KLR!

Chilly · 10-07-2010, 04:53 PM

I just installed on on my 450xc last week. One ride on it and it is looking very positive. It is by far the widest/flatest off the shelf option. It gives plenty of room to move around. The quality of the seat cover is very nice.

Previously I have tried the Guts, EE and SDG seats over the years, but nothing was even close for long range comfort. The next test will be to see how well the foam holds up, but right now I say it is looking like the right answer for many riders out there.

RideOn2 · 10-09-2010, 06:11 AM

Glad to run accross this review. for my DRZ i've tried the Gel seat(crap) the guts soft foam. which I think is harder than the stock seat. I friend has a custom Corbin and it feels like sitting on a brick. I'm willing to give the seat concepts a try. They answered my email ?'s very quickly.

Thanks for the review.

Motoriley · 10-09-2010, 06:46 AM

I think these guys are onto a winning formula. 160$ is peanuts for new foam and cover! You don't have to ship your old seat either so there is a savings there as well. Easy for them to have several models for each bike as well. As soon as they have a kit for the Ural I'll order one.

bgoodwin · 10-09-2010, 07:36 AM

I have ridden every day since installing the seat. At my svelte 250lbs, the foam feels great for short hops, but a full day in the saddle will prolly call for the firm version.
I have had several conversations with the supplier, they seem very open to feedback.
Between both of my KLRs, I have built/rebuilt the seats about 10 times, using carpet pad and other foams in all kinda combinations...this seat beats 'em all.

10-06-2010, 08:52 PM	#1
bgoodwin ^OP Got Parelli? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hartselle, Alabamer Oddometer: 1,058	Seat Concepts review I stumbled across this site a coupla weeks ago http://seatconcepts.com/ Being a cheap bastid (KLR) I ordered one up last week. Here's what I got Compared to OEM __________________ '09 KLR650 Black Buncha mules and horses "Take the time it takes, it WILL take less time" "Listen guys...the only way to insure a successful prosecution...is if I get away" - Me to Al Goodwin and DeBandi

10-06-2010, 08:58 PM	#2
bgoodwin ^OP Got Parelli? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hartselle, Alabamer Oddometer: 1,058	The foam is firmer than stock, and flares out to a full 13" in the seating area. Just flip the seat over, pull out a buncha staples (mine didn't have many as I had rebuilt it before) Pull the OEM foam off and you've got a clean pan to work with New foam fits the stock pan perfect Put the cover on just tight enough to get rid of the wrinkles Shoot a buncha staples in it And it's ready __________________ '09 KLR650 Black Buncha mules and horses "Take the time it takes, it WILL take less time" "Listen guys...the only way to insure a successful prosecution...is if I get away" - Me to Al Goodwin and DeBandi

10-06-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
bgoodwin ^OP Got Parelli? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hartselle, Alabamer Oddometer: 1,058	On the bike I only had time for a short spin, kinda weird, the foam feels initially soft but with plenty of support. Reminds me of memory foam. The extra width is nice. I'll update this thread as I get some miles on it. __________________ '09 KLR650 Black Buncha mules and horses "Take the time it takes, it WILL take less time" "Listen guys...the only way to insure a successful prosecution...is if I get away" - Me to Al Goodwin and DeBandi

10-06-2010, 09:07 PM	#4
mbabc Curmudgeon trainee Joined: May 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Oddometer: 1,239	Nice review. Been looking at those and the price is right. __________________ Mark B. "I have never seen a Kentuckian without a gun and a pack of cards and a bottle of whiskey." - Gen. Andrew Jackson '08 WR250R - '12 Super Tenere Little Blue goes looking for Orange

10-07-2010, 04:06 AM	#6
wfopete Suffer Fools; Gladly! Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere North of Dover, AR Oddometer: 309	What price are you seeing? I see $160! Not the right price 4 me. __________________ *Suffer Fools; Gladly!*

10-06-2010, 09:54 PM	#5
devrodirt devro Joined: Sep 2007 Location: London, Arkansas Oddometer: 468	Thanks. Do keep us posted as the miles rack up.

10-07-2010, 10:04 AM	#7
devrodirt devro Joined: Sep 2007 Location: London, Arkansas Oddometer: 468	You want to spend more? Call Russel, for about $700 you can wait about 6 months for a really nice seat.

10-07-2010, 03:34 PM	#9
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,783	I'm in the Russell grop buy and having second thoughts, too bad they don't make it for the SE yet. __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

10-07-2010, 03:58 PM	#10
jetfixer007 n00b Joined: Apr 2009 Location: N/C Oddometer: 9	looks good.

10-07-2010, 04:09 PM	#11
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,774	They Are making the seat kits for the DR650 now,Ive got one of their tall kits on my DRZe,it felt a little too soft for my 205 lbs with gear on,the seat concepts people shot me out a firmer foam no charge in no time at all. Great Customer Service,their website says they may make custom kits if you email em and ask about it. Seem like nice guys and trying hard to please. Even the soft foam is way,way better then the stock DRZ torture rack. Nice looking seat on the KLR! __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

10-07-2010, 04:53 PM	#12
Chilly Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Oddometer: 132	I just installed on on my 450xc last week. One ride on it and it is looking very positive. It is by far the widest/flatest off the shelf option. It gives plenty of room to move around. The quality of the seat cover is very nice. Previously I have tried the Guts, EE and SDG seats over the years, but nothing was even close for long range comfort. The next test will be to see how well the foam holds up, but right now I say it is looking like the right answer for many riders out there. __________________ Enduro360.com Ride-Race-Adventure

10-09-2010, 06:11 AM	#13
RideOn2 Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Concord,Mass Oddometer: 558	Glad to run accross this review. for my DRZ i've tried the Gel seat(crap) the guts soft foam. which I think is harder than the stock seat. I friend has a custom Corbin and it feels like sitting on a brick. I'm willing to give the seat concepts a try. They answered my email ?'s very quickly. Thanks for the review.

10-09-2010, 06:46 AM	#14
Motoriley Even my posing is virtual Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Deepest darkest burbs of Montreal Oddometer: 2,511	Seat option I think these guys are onto a winning formula. 160$ is peanuts for new foam and cover! You don't have to ship your old seat either so there is a savings there as well. Easy for them to have several models for each bike as well. As soon as they have a kit for the Ural I'll order one. __________________ 04 Toyota Sienna, new wipers for 2011!! Electricity (120 AC), Indoor Plumbing, new kitchen tap for 2010!!! Color tube TV, Microwave Oven (yes she rotates!),Washer & Dryer,Paved Driveway, Website - http://www.apormc.com/ Vids - http://www.youtube.com/user/Motoriley?feature=mhum

10-09-2010, 07:36 AM	#15
bgoodwin ^OP Got Parelli? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hartselle, Alabamer Oddometer: 1,058	I have ridden every day since installing the seat. At my svelte 250lbs, the foam feels great for short hops, but a full day in the saddle will prolly call for the firm version. I have had several conversations with the supplier, they seem very open to feedback. Between both of my KLRs, I have built/rebuilt the seats about 10 times, using carpet pad and other foams in all kinda combinations...this seat beats 'em all. __________________ '09 KLR650 Black Buncha mules and horses "Take the time it takes, it WILL take less time" "Listen guys...the only way to insure a successful prosecution...is if I get away" - Me to Al Goodwin and DeBandi

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