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2011 R1200GS What is the best replacement seat?

I have a Seat Concepts on my 09 GSA and really like it. My sargent sits on a shelf now.

I have black vinyl. I wouldn't get a gripper. Or at least not on the top. It is great on an dirt bike or a dual sport that is ridden offroad a lot, but I've found it grabs your clothes and causes them to bunch up, creating uncomfortable spots (chaffing, monkey butt...). If only on the sides it might help with standing/offroad, but still leave you comfortable when sitting and not squeezing the seat a lot.
 
Woodbutcher said:
I have a Seat Concepts on my 09 GSA and really like it. My sargent sits on a shelf now.

I have black vinyl. I wouldn't get a gripper. Or at least not on the top. It is great on an dirt bike or a dual sport that is ridden offroad a lot, but I've found it grabs your clothes and causes them to bunch up, creating uncomfortable spots (chaffing, monkey butt...). If only on the sides it might help with standing/offroad, but still leave you comfortable when sitting and not squeezing the seat a lot.
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Thanks for your input Woodbutcher! I do 99.9% street riding with very little off road. So by judging the photo's at Seat Concepts, the Gripper looked pretty rough and I assumed it would not be a good choice for street riding.

Dave
 
have had mine for over a year now and cant complian about it. 18000 miles now and have not had a sore rear end. they have a lot of cover options to chose from.......JD
 
jddiesel said:
have had mine for over a year now and cant complian about it. 18000 miles now and have not had a sore rear end. they have a lot of cover options to chose from.......JD
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Thanks jd for your input! I think I'll get one after the holidays and make it my winter project.

Thanks,
Dave
 
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