Good day gents.
Thought I would post a simple review of my new Tom Bros seat.
Just in case anybody cares.
You know..... maybe you were looking, maybe you liked, but maybe you're just not sure. You know who you are.
First thing I noticed upon receiving ........ it is a VERY SOFT "fine suede" leather. Just as you expect from fine grade Italian leathers.
It is the "black" color, although it does come across as more of a really dark gray. I am pretty sure this is due to the "suede" texture.
To be quite honest, I was not sure I would like the "suede" texture. Simply from a maintenance standpoint. SMOOTH leathers are just easier to care for.
After a ride on it, this past weekend, I must amend my initial impression of the "suede". Your butt makes no attempt to slide around, it just stays put. A nice feature!
The seat is narrower than the stock "plank", exposing the frame rails. Which LOOKS better, but also "sits " better as well because of it. That of course is subjective, but it is MY opinion.
It is also shorter than the factory seat. A look I appreciate as well.
The "support foam" is somewhat firm, but giving. Again, for myself, I find it VERY comfortable! Much more so than the factory seats. I only put about 100 miles on it initially, but I could have kept going without a problem. It is MUCH MORE comfortable than the stock seat. I even find it more comfortable than the Triumph Solo Seat (the one with the "Rack" on the back), and the Solo seat is comfortable as well.
The seat pan is a "composite" material, but heavier weight than the factory seat. It is very stiff and rigid. The pan has several rubber bumpers that rest on the frame of the bike. I did not count them, but there are probably about a dozen of them.
The rear seat bracket is somewhat adjustable, front and back. To allow for a good seat to tank fit.
They do not use the two "seat hooks" towards the middle of the factory seats. There is no need with the stiffness of the heavy pan.
This makes it just a little easier to install the seat. You just "dip" the front "hook" under the tank and simply drop the back straight down. No "sliding it front," just so", to catch the center hooks! Not a big deal, but just a bit handier.
All in all ........... I love the seat.
Very comfortable, and looks kewl as he*l.
Money well spent!
My 2 cents.
Enjoy............ or ignore. You have a choice.
Thought I would post a simple review of my new Tom Bros seat.
Just in case anybody cares.
You know..... maybe you were looking, maybe you liked, but maybe you're just not sure. You know who you are.
First thing I noticed upon receiving ........ it is a VERY SOFT "fine suede" leather. Just as you expect from fine grade Italian leathers.
It is the "black" color, although it does come across as more of a really dark gray. I am pretty sure this is due to the "suede" texture.
To be quite honest, I was not sure I would like the "suede" texture. Simply from a maintenance standpoint. SMOOTH leathers are just easier to care for.
After a ride on it, this past weekend, I must amend my initial impression of the "suede". Your butt makes no attempt to slide around, it just stays put. A nice feature!
The seat is narrower than the stock "plank", exposing the frame rails. Which LOOKS better, but also "sits " better as well because of it. That of course is subjective, but it is MY opinion.
It is also shorter than the factory seat. A look I appreciate as well.
The "support foam" is somewhat firm, but giving. Again, for myself, I find it VERY comfortable! Much more so than the factory seats. I only put about 100 miles on it initially, but I could have kept going without a problem. It is MUCH MORE comfortable than the stock seat. I even find it more comfortable than the Triumph Solo Seat (the one with the "Rack" on the back), and the Solo seat is comfortable as well.
The seat pan is a "composite" material, but heavier weight than the factory seat. It is very stiff and rigid. The pan has several rubber bumpers that rest on the frame of the bike. I did not count them, but there are probably about a dozen of them.
The rear seat bracket is somewhat adjustable, front and back. To allow for a good seat to tank fit.
They do not use the two "seat hooks" towards the middle of the factory seats. There is no need with the stiffness of the heavy pan.
This makes it just a little easier to install the seat. You just "dip" the front "hook" under the tank and simply drop the back straight down. No "sliding it front," just so", to catch the center hooks! Not a big deal, but just a bit handier.
All in all ........... I love the seat.
Very comfortable, and looks kewl as he*l.
Money well spent!
My 2 cents.
Enjoy............ or ignore. You have a choice.