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2018 RT Seat Angle
- Thread starter PoorUB
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I expect a link to your online site to order this product will soon be active?
No one will pay what it costs to manufacture it!
The missus and I went out for a 250 mile ride. The seat feels much better. I am not sliding up against the gas tank and crushing the "boys" against the fuel tank any more! My butt stays on the rearward part of the rider's seat, right where I put it.
I was thinking about a new seat before we went n a trip this summer. That thought just got tossed in the rubbish bin!
I was thinking about a new seat before we went n a trip this summer. That thought just got tossed in the rubbish bin!
brorke
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I tried this over the weekend. Used a piece of 1" black polymer rod I found on Amazon, double zip-tied (for now) to the bracket in LOW position. Did a 200 mile ride Saturday and it felt really good! Definitely feel more planted in center/rear of seat. Im just over 6'1" with a Sargent and was also feeling like I was getting pushed up against the tank.
Just wanted to say thanks for the idea!
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tepeterson7848
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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...
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.
PVC pipe? Not strong enough.
Let's specify the proper PVC Schedule (SCH). Thin wall, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 120. Thinwall, and/or SCH 40 may not be strong enough. But SCH 80 and 120 would be super strong. Just try to break one of the thicker Schedules.
SCH 80, maybe strong enough, but where do you buy SCH 120? Never heard of it and my bet is you can not buy is at Home Depot.
I did 30 seconds of snooping and I see it available at plumbing supply warehouses and online. I worked for a mechanical/plumbing contractor for twelve years and never heard of SCH 120!
