Triumphrat

The_Jackal · 08-09-2007, 03:32 PM

I'm looking for a new seat for my 2004 955i. What aftermarket seat is the most comfortable and still is reasonably priced. How much should I be looking to spend on a good quality seat. I need something that would be good for about 2 hours of riding.

HiDesert · 08-09-2007, 05:46 PM

I've got a Sargent on the 04 I just bought. I did 2 hours on it getting home from the dealer (with one short break), and it's pretty comfortable, but I want to try the stock seat out as well and compare. I like to move around on the seat a lot, and if the stock seat lets me do more of that, I may use it for longer trips.

The Sargent definitely looks good, and I'm guessing it will prove more durable than the stock seat. It costs about $300 according to their web site.

Kai · 08-09-2007, 07:20 PM

I have a Sargent seat also, and I like it better than stock. More comfortable for long rides.

Linz · 08-09-2007, 07:21 PM

The stock seat on my '06 Daytona was hell on my rear end after an hour.

It feels more compliant than the gel seat that I replaced it with (to the touch) but I can get a good 2.5-3 hours without discomfort with the Triumph Gel seat.

You can extend that a little by wearing bicycle padded lycra shorts under your leathers.

I'm sure that some leatherbutts which are using their Daytonas for touring will scoff at my measley 2.5 - 3 hours and call me a wimp. It could be true as I ride my BMW R1150RT if I need to get somewhere fast with one quick stop for fuel. A nine hour day on that is still comfortable.

Gel seat for me and inexpensive...

Linz

Ricochet_Rabbit · 08-10-2007, 02:30 AM

Ditto on the Sargent. It won't turn your bike into a Gold Wing, but it's a heckuva lot better than the vinyl covered piece of scrap lumber that Triumph calls a seat.

dano · 08-10-2007, 10:24 PM

i have had my sargent for over a year.....its great, tons better than the stocker. as far as i know...they are the only makers that supply our year model with seats.