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Another Seat attempt
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gmuller2112
New member
Short riders
Good to see another vertically challenged rider here. I'm looking at options for being able to flatfoot or near-flatfoot an R1200RT being used for commuting/touring. I'm 5'6" with short legs. What has worked for you?
Good to see another vertically challenged rider here. I'm looking at options for being able to flatfoot or near-flatfoot an R1200RT being used for commuting/touring. I'm 5'6" with short legs. What has worked for you?
Muller, look up either Sargent or Seth Laamb seat.
Talk with Mark at Sargent and share your situation with him. He is a very congenial, super good customer service
Seth is talented guy, but he can be difficult to deal with. You need good communication skills to tolerate him sometimes. But he also can make a comfy seat without raising you to the moon like RDL.
Talk with Mark at Sargent and share your situation with him. He is a very congenial, super good customer service
Seth is talented guy, but he can be difficult to deal with. You need good communication skills to tolerate him sometimes. But he also can make a comfy seat without raising you to the moon like RDL.
Foothillsrider
New member
Bill Mayer Saddles
I had a Rick Mayer saddle on my '09 R12gs that I liked. He's no longer making motorcycle seats so I've been thinking about a BMS (Bill Mayer Saddle) for my RT. Does anyone have any feedback for me on them? Especially personal experience with comparison to other custom seats.
I had a Rick Mayer saddle on my '09 R12gs that I liked. He's no longer making motorcycle seats so I've been thinking about a BMS (Bill Mayer Saddle) for my RT. Does anyone have any feedback for me on them? Especially personal experience with comparison to other custom seats.
I have had 2 BMS seats, customer service was great. I would be riding up there this week for a 3rd but the recent fires have put a crimp on local hotels, not sure how the employees have faired. Each saddle took about 500 miles to break in
FYI: rocky now lives in Idaho and only handles sales, the 2 guys who used to work for him now own the shop
Jim
FYI: rocky now lives in Idaho and only handles sales, the 2 guys who used to work for him now own the shop
Jim
I had a Rick Meyer back when I had an 09 Rt.
The seat was so badly made it ll take me an hour to describe suffice to say returned it but the guy kept my seat pan.
I have heard horror stories about both Meyers. However just recently Inread a post about one person who liked a Meyer.
My recommendation is to get a Sargent. They are making great seats nowadays. A other option is Seth Laam, it's best to go by his house in Shasta CA and have it made right there. A caveat on Seth: he can be a difficult person to get along with. He is a talented seat make but an eccentric dude.
The RDL are very comfy but your seat will raise quite a bit. 1.5 to 2 inch according to Jay.
Your best bet is a Sarge if you ask me.
I got nothing good to say about the Ultimate nor Corbin.
Yes, I have spent a lot of foolish money looking for a nice place for me arses.
The seat was so badly made it ll take me an hour to describe suffice to say returned it but the guy kept my seat pan.
I have heard horror stories about both Meyers. However just recently Inread a post about one person who liked a Meyer.
My recommendation is to get a Sargent. They are making great seats nowadays. A other option is Seth Laam, it's best to go by his house in Shasta CA and have it made right there. A caveat on Seth: he can be a difficult person to get along with. He is a talented seat make but an eccentric dude.
The RDL are very comfy but your seat will raise quite a bit. 1.5 to 2 inch according to Jay.
Your best bet is a Sarge if you ask me.
I got nothing good to say about the Ultimate nor Corbin.
Yes, I have spent a lot of foolish money looking for a nice place for me arses.
exgman
Active member
Look's like Terry's place of business/home is 65 miles south of the 2019 MOA Rally location...
I had one of them also on my RT
It was hard as a rock, worse than the Corbin.
I have not had a GS, but I suspect they be the same.
I feel your searching pain while I wish no one my spending pain I have spent on seats. And I can tell you with some confidence that there are two viable seat choices for an RT (if u want comfort: Sargent and RDL
jerryab9rj
Member
Seats
We just ordered the Day Long's, front, back, both backrests for my RT. Have sat on several (with permission - thanks to all those guys I don't know that let me sit on their rides!) and decided to just bite the bullet. Based on these conversations, my expectations are pretty high. Hope you find your answer!
Jerry
We just ordered the Day Long's, front, back, both backrests for my RT. Have sat on several (with permission - thanks to all those guys I don't know that let me sit on their rides!) and decided to just bite the bullet. Based on these conversations, my expectations are pretty high. Hope you find your answer!
Jerry
I’ve ridden about 5K on Sargeant seat on my ‘17 RT. At first it seemed really firm and I’d start squirming after about 500 miles. Either I have adjusted to it, or it’s broken in a bit, because I can now go about 700 miles before I start getting uncomfortable. For really long days I’ll throw my AirHawk on when I start getting uncomfortable and give it just a slight inflation — let’s me go for a few more hours. The Sargeant isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty darn good. The tractor-type seats like the RDL make it difficult for me to slide side to side, which takes some of the fun out of a spirited ride in the twisties.
jerryab9rj
Member
RDL finally came!!
As I said I would, here is a pic of the new saddle. It finally came, although it seemed like a lot longer than it actually was. Working with the Russell guys was awesome.
As I said I would, here is a pic of the new saddle. It finally came, although it seemed like a lot longer than it actually was. Working with the Russell guys was awesome.
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ladybmer
New member
I'm very happy with my Sargent. 
I like it better than the BMS I had on my last RT.
My brother has a RDL on his K16GT. I've ridden it, it's a comfy seat but it's so much taller than the stock I had on my K16GTL. I found it hard to move in the seat while riding and the taller seat changes the ergos a bit too.
oh yeah, BMW moto stock seats are devices of torture. They belong in the Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
I like it better than the BMS I had on my last RT. My brother has a RDL on his K16GT. I've ridden it, it's a comfy seat but it's so much taller than the stock I had on my K16GTL. I found it hard to move in the seat while riding and the taller seat changes the ergos a bit too.
oh yeah, BMW moto stock seats are devices of torture. They belong in the Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
