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Offline UK_Vstrom650

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Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« on: July 21, 2018, 15:08:26 »
After 42,500 miles I think the foam in the stock seat has given up so I've booked the seat in with Tony Archer for a reshape. They have a 2 week turnaround at the moment but as I use it daily they've booked me in for a couple of weeks time and will do a next day collection for me  :thumb:

I'm now deciding what to ask for,  am thinking add a bit of height & reshape to stop constant sliding into the tank...

What did everyone else ask for?
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2018, 15:16:11 »
Similar, keep my balls off of the tank and give me a couple of inches additional height.
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2018, 17:01:27 »
Less forward slope, a bit of room nicked off the pillion, and some tarty piping and basket weave covering. I've got a standard glee seat you can use while it's getting stuffed.
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Offline Jack Meoff

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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2018, 19:21:54 »
What is the cost of these new seats?
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2018, 19:24:41 »
Mine is roughly like Rusty's ..... I had mine raised an inch and the seat was moved back and flattened off ..... I do huge mileage and am happy with it .... no numb
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2018, 19:26:13 »
Quote from: Jack Meoff on July 21, 2018, 19:21:54
What is the cost of these new seats?

Mine was £90 ... about 2 years ago with delivery
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2018, 19:37:05 »


Sounds like a deal!
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2018, 19:47:28 »
......that is a price for reshaping an existing seat, of course. Mine was £100 a few weeks back, the seat itself was an ebay job.
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2018, 20:18:39 »
Nice! I've seen a couple on eBay for about £50, might have to get one made up.
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2018, 20:36:52 »
I'm not getting chance to use bike much at the min. You're welcome to borrow my seat while yours is getting surgery
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2018, 20:56:24 »
Cheers fellas, much appreciated about borrowing the seat. I'm hoping I'll be OK with the quick turnaround time but will let you know.

Seat looks great Rusty - I may just show him that picture and say do that  :thumb:

I've been told £120 for reshape & recover with a 24hr turnaround so not too bad. That's me dropping off/picking up.
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2018, 21:24:26 »
No two seats are ever the same from T.A. He has no formula, just listens to what you say and tries to do what you want.
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2018, 22:04:49 »
I know - he's an artist and will provide something unique. Anything will be better than stock setup.

What I need to do is add a cushion or something to the current seat to help decide how much I want to raise the seat by whilst still be able to get my feet down
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2018, 22:14:48 »
This is my Tony Archer seat. Big improvement on standard.
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2018, 23:05:44 »
That seat looks great Mark as does the whole bike, is that seat a bit lower too?
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2018, 21:49:21 »
Hi. I just did a trip to Ireland on my 2017 DL650AX Vstrom. I guess I've lost some natural padding over the years and was less than impressed with what Suzuki have supplied! As I wish to do a longer trip to Spain, a re-upholstered seat looks to be the way to go. Ebay has a few 650 seats on offer but not specifically for the 2017+ model. Any one know what will and won't fit my bike as I'd like to keep the original as is too. ?
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Re: Show me your (Tony Archer) seats
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2018, 00:12:39 »
Quote from: vstroman on July 21, 2018, 23:05:44
That seat looks great Mark as does the whole bike, is that seat a bit lower too?
It is not lower, but it is a lot more comfortable. A great value mod.
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