G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Old School Buell » Archive through November 22, 2010 » Better seat? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Lager
Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Lets start with this.
Just Bought my 99 Lightning and its in need of some improvements.
First of all, a better seat.. The origional pushes me forward, squishing the man junk while riding.Very uncomfortable, there has to be a better way.
While I have you here, lets talk repair manuals. I see a number of them on line to buy.What would you suggest,If you needed the best or the most complete?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Daveswan
Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have an M2 and bought a Corbin... huge improvement over stock though I'm not terribly impressed with the fit of the seat. People have notice quality issues with Corbins.
If I were to do it again I'd check Baldwin.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Essmjay
Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2010 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Buy the factory service manual and parts book. Do it now. And welcome to the club!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Lager
Posted on Monday, November 01, 2010 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey Dave,thanks for responding. In the time I posted this, I remembered a seat modifier based out of Florida that has done some amazing work for me in the past.
I just sent him a mail wondering if was willing to work his magic on my X1 seat. If hes willing and it works well,I will be posting it up on here. I cant be the only person with the same problem.
Essmjay, Thanks for the welcome.Im a paper kind of guy, Love paper manuals. But? I noticed there are Factory service manuals available in CD form for a lot less money. Was wondering if the CD format was user friendly and specific pages were printable?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Sanders
Posted on Monday, November 01, 2010 - 09:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
+1 on the factory service manual. I replaced my stock seat with a Corbin. I haven't had any problem with it. The stock seat made my taint fall asleep, not a good thing.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

F_skinner
Posted on Monday, November 01, 2010 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I was really impressed how much better a Baldwin seat was over a Corbin. Plus Baldwin Seats is made by a Buell rider (he has a X1 among other Buells)

They are made to your specifications.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rex
Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Frank, I went over to their site. They make a good looking seat for my Buell cr. Price seams fairly reasonable to. I think I will contact them. REX
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

F_skinner
Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 03:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Lager, here is a link to a X1 seat.

http://www.motorbikesaddles.com/Buell%20X1%20Light ning%20Seats.htm
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration