2018 RT Seat Angle

[PoorUB]

I know this had come up before, but is there any aftermarket, or anyone have any gizmo to raise the front of the seat slightly? To me the seat slopes forward too much, maybe 1/2 inch.

[easy]

https://www.wunderlichamerica.com/BM...t_Lowering_Kit

E.

[ExGMan]

That Wunderlich application can raise and lower the front of the RT seat. However, setting it on the higher position doesn't mean it will stay there. Given time, mileage and vibration it will work its way down to the lower position. I suppose you could Super-Glue the two rubber fittings to the higher position. In my case, I just re-adjusted it often to keep the front higher.

[bobs_one]

I was tempted to order a set of the bumpers from Wunderlich but I wasn't sure that 10mm was enough of a lift, and I'd heard that they develop "sag" after a while. I looked at the adjusting plate and thought maybe I could cobble something together to test how much of a difference lifting the seat would make.

I went to Home Depot and bought a piece of 1" dowel (the slot on the seat that the bushings fit into can accommodate slightly more than 1" (I think it's metric)) cut it to the length of the plate, removed the stock rubber bushings, turned the plate to the low position and zip-tied the dowel to it.

The seat fits on nicely, locks in properly, and the front is as high as it could go. I find that, for me, the height makes a real comfort difference.

I fully intended to just use the dowel as a test to justify buying the Wunderlich bushings, or making a metal equivalent to the dowel, but I've put over 5,000 miles on the bike using this dowel and I don't see why I should change anything. It works well, seems to be sturdy enough and is easy to get rid of if I change my mind. I haven't measured the height raise, but I think it's more than 10mm.

The only downside is the way people look at you if you remove the seat and they see the dowel there.

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So, it may look crazy, but it's a cheap, simple way to lift the front of the seat - reducing the tilt of the seat and giving you a little more height.

[PoorUB]

I was tempted to order a set of the bumpers from Wunderlich but I wasn't sure that 10mm was enough of a lift, and I'd heard that they develop "sag" after a while. I looked at the adjusting plate and thought maybe I could cobble something together to test how much of a difference lifting the seat would make.

I went to Home Depot and bought a piece of 1" dowel (the slot on the seat that the bushings fit into can accommodate slightly more than 1" (I think it's metric)) cut it to the length of the plate, removed the stock rubber bushings, turned the plate to the low position and zip-tied the dowel to it.

The seat fits on nicely, locks in properly, and the front is as high as it could go. I find that, for me, the height makes a real comfort difference.

I fully intended to just use the dowel as a test to justify buying the Wunderlich bushings, or making a metal equivalent to the dowel, but I've put over 5,000 miles on the bike using this dowel and I don't see why I should change anything. It works well, seems to be sturdy enough and is easy to get rid of if I change my mind. I haven't measured the height raise, but I think it's more than 10mm.

The only downside is the way people look at you if you remove the seat and they see the dowel there.

side.jpg
Front.jpg

So, it may look crazy, but it's a cheap, simple way to lift the front of the seat - reducing the tilt of the seat and giving you a little more height.

I may have to try this. Yep you looks goofy! I am surprised the one cable tie holds it. I was thinking a couple stainless worm gear hose clamps instead.

[BC1100S]

So, it may look crazy, but it's a cheap, simple way to lift the front of the seat - reducing the tilt of the seat and giving you a little more height.

Look crazy? Perhaps. Can anyone see it? Nope. The true test is.... does it work? Sure does!

Hats off to you, sir.

[robsryder]

The wooden dowel solution looks great. I nominate this idea as a great airhead solution to a wethead problem.

[stooie]

That Wunderlich application can raise and lower the front of the RT seat. However, setting it on the higher position doesn't mean it will stay there. Given time, mileage and vibration it will work its way down to the lower position. I suppose you could Super-Glue the two rubber fittings to the higher position. In my case, I just re-adjusted it often to keep the front higher.

I've had mine for several years now. When first installed I had the same experience that it would creep to the low position. Fortunately, in my case some friction has developed over time and it now stays put.

And yes, I like it. I much prefer having the seat level instead of tilted forward.

[PoorUB]

I welded up a bracket today to replace the OEM seat bracket, tried it and the seat will not latch! Looked it over, tried the eccentric rubbers bumpers wit the stock bracket and they worked, the seat would lock down. Looked everything over again and re-did the bracket I made and again, the seat will not lock down!

It looks like it has the same dimensions of the factory bracket with the eccentric rubbers. Frustrating!

I gave up for the day, locked up the shop, took a shower and poured a good sized glass of Crown Royal.

I am going to take another run at it tomorrow. If I succeed I will post a picture. If not, I will need to buy more Crown!

[Geekmaster]

I welded up a bracket today to replace the OEM seat bracket, tried it and the seat will not latch! Looked it over, tried the eccentric rubbers bumpers wit the stock bracket and they worked, the seat would lock down. Looked everything over again and re-did the bracket I made and again, the seat will not lock down!

It looks like it has the same dimensions of the factory bracket with the eccentric rubbers. Frustrating!

I gave up for the day, locked up the shop, took a shower and poured a good sized glass of Crown Royal.

I am going to take another run at it tomorrow. If I succeed I will post a picture. If not, I will need to buy more Crown!

It may be possible that your bracket is pushing the seat slightly too far back. With my stock bracket and my Sargent seat, I have to really push the seat forward as far as possible, or the seat will not latch. So, try pushing it as far forward as possible. As a test, you could also try latching it without the rubber bumpers to see if that's the issue.

[tepeterson7848]

The only downside is the way people look at you if you remove the seat and they see the dowel there.


If it was me, I'd paint it black...

[lederman]

The only downside is the way people look at you if you remove the seat and they see the dowel there.


If it was me, I'd paint it black...

I wonder if a piece of PVC would also work? I will try these solutions soon.

[PoorUB]

https://www.wunderlichamerica.com/BM...t_Lowering_Kit

E.

Tried it, If you want to readjust them every ~500 miles they are fine, but they want to rotate to the low position.

[craydds]

Tried it, If you want to readjust them every ~500 miles they are fine, but they want to rotate to the low position.

Could they be glued into the high position? Could be difficult to find a glue that would actually stick and hold the rubber in place. Might try "Shoe Goo"!