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Gratzdad110
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hi i have an 03 xb9s w/ 700 miles on it and the factory seat sucks ...which is the most comfortable...and why? thanx
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Badlionsfan
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

select seat is pretty comfy. It has gel in it, big improvement over the stock unit.
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Select Seats was a big improvement over my 03 seat. It's not quite as nice as the corbin on my S2 but a great deal for $200. If I had the money I would have gone for the corbin seat for the XB too but they've gotten really expensive.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+3 on the Select. Fits my ass great.
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Gratzdad110
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

so far i was going with the select seat but im 6ft 200lb and want others opinions before i buy one ....
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd say go to your dealer and ask if they have one in stock. Then feel it or ask to try it on your bike.
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Gratzdad110
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanx anybody else have input?
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Point_doc
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a '04 XB12S and have the Corbin Gunfighter seat. The seat is three plus years old with 15k miles. I just rode 364 miles Saturday, a little sore but worth it. I haven't rode for three plus weeks so I knew I would get sore, but I was able to ride all day with this seat and I weigh in at 220.
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Gratzdad110
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanx how bout anyone else??
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Badlionsfan
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I weighed over 300 lbs when I first got the select, and it was nice. Now that I'm in the low 240's, even better. I think you'll like it a lot.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had a Select Seat on my XB9S.

I found it to be a big improvement over the stock seat.
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Gratzdad110
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 04:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

dont you have it any more ?
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 05:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No.
Sold the Nine, bought a Twelve.

My new one has an R tail.
Also with a Buell Deluxe seat.

One or two other mod.s as well.


ss
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147db
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Select, period.
http://www.147db.com/xb9sx/XB9SX34.jpg
http://www.147db.com/xb9sx/XB9SX27.jpg
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Gratzdad110
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

saweeet!
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Altima02
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 06:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

select is great. at 200, you should be perfect for it. It is firm, but a good firm
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Select seat looks nice with the fiberglass cowl from American Sport Bike, one of our sponsors.
xxXx
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Ferrisbuellersdayoff
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i vote R tail with the Select seat, it was lower than the lightning low seat and softer.
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Prof_stack
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 07:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had a Rich's Custom Upholstery seat on my former XB9S and it was the best, hands (or butt) down. At least for my 190#. Rich's is located in Seattle.


Buell and Bull
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Roadrash1
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Have you tried the Skyline seat from the CityX? Mine feels comfortable to me, and I do 500 mile days on it. Need some length to your legs to make it work though. I have a 34" inseam and it is flat-footed for me. Some don't like it because of the height issue. -roadrash1
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Xb9ser
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a low and changed to a select and love it. At the smokeout I talked to a woman who rode down with a low seat from penn. she sat on my select seat and told her husband, Damn this feels like a sofa i have to have one.
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Teddagreek
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

2008 the City X got updated Skyline Seat..
Its also a new accessory on buells site.

$107.00 Dollars

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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There's a Corbin for sale in the classifieds for a great price. If I hadn't just bought my Select seat I'd be all over it.
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J2blue
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Glad to see this thread since I test rode a CityX today. I'm not much for the aggressive posture but really liked the bike. I'm looking to move up from a Blast, you see. I wonder if the Select seat will help reduce the amount of weight on the handles? On the test ride I could really feel a lot of uncomfortable pressure in the palms of my hands. I'm sure that pressure will find it's way to my wrists, too.
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Simple
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 01:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

how does the select seat compare to the standard S seat in terms of keeping you in position, ie; not allowing you to slide back under acceleration?

i want to upgrade for more padding (6-1/220lbs) but want something that has a larger 'shelf'.

(Message edited by simple on August 12, 2008)
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Chippy
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 02:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

for my dumb ass that first gen stock city cross seat is money. it is a bit tall(probably what your after if your 6'2") but it is nice and plush. it's a bit harder to move around on side to side( i'm only 5'8") but i get the job done. imho it is the most comfortable of all of the factory options. i have yet to experience that corbin.
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Badlionsfan
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well it's definitely a matter of opinion. I have the stock first gen cityX sitting in the garage, and I hate it. It's too soft, and get uncomfortable after an hour or so. The firmer gel support of the select holds up better IMO.
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