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Offline acting_strange

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DL1000 seat
« on: October 11, 2014, 18:43:24 »
I sat on a 2003 DL1000 today and the seat was much softer than my DL650 seat.

Is this normal or was I sitting on a gel seat and didn't know it do you think?
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Offline MartinW

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Re: DL1000 seat
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2014, 18:44:13 »
The DL1000 seat is 20mm higher than the DL650 seat and has more padding in it.
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Re: DL1000 seat
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2014, 18:47:31 »
Quote from: "MartinW"
The DL1000 seat is 20mm higher than the DL650 seat and has more padding in it.

So, for comfort, it would be good to get myself a 1000 seat?...Mine is like sitting on a board after that....lol
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Offline greywolf

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Re: DL1000 seat
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2014, 18:59:25 »
I did over 1000 miles in one day a few years back on a Wee with a Vee seat and a sheepskin pad. It was more like a survival exercise running ahead of a big storm though. Aftermarket seats are more comfortable. If you don't plan any all day rides and can trade seats with a short legged Vee owner though, that may be a good idea.
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Re: DL1000 seat
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2014, 16:46:59 »
Couldn't find a seat in the UK so I took the seat to an upholsterer who does bike seats. He is going to insert about 1.5 inch of memory foam....I'll try that.
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