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Offline Barbel Mick

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Seat modifications.
« on: April 21, 2025, 10:22:33 »
Just recently I required my 800RE seat modifying. I contacted a chap known on this site, a few years ago, who has been recommended by many for doing a good job.
He took a little while to get a date sorted, but Christmas, New Year & a house move got in his way. However once the date was confirmed I posted the seat off to him & it was returned 7 days later.
I required comfort foam for rider & pillion, plus the pillion area raising 50mm. He also widened both sections & flattened the riders area out a little. The cost included a new non slip cover also.
I had a Top Sellerie seat on the 650 for a couple of years but the comfort of this modified seat is better.
Total price including return postage was £140. (bargain)

Contact Tony Archer on 07305 744141
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Re: Seat modifications.
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2025, 11:42:13 »
That's looking rather plush. Is it memory foam?

Offline Rusty Nuts

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Re: Seat modifications.
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2025, 11:53:05 »
Posh perch, Mick. Did the original front section slope towards the tank like the glee? When Tony did mine he levelled it up, stopped me sliding forward.

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Re: Seat modifications.
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2025, 12:46:32 »
Looks good and that's a very good price.
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Re: Seat modifications.
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2025, 13:03:23 »
As above. When you have a minute, could you please post a picture showing the whole bike from the side please. Very good price.  :thumb:
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Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: Seat modifications.
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2025, 13:51:19 »
MisterDavey, I don't know what foam was used but along with the other little adjustments its very comfortable.

Doc, this is the best I've got at the moment, from the side, with the new seat & panniers on.

Martyn, this is the original seat & yes there was a definite slope that pushed/slid you forward. Tony did level it out & widened it as much as the base allowed.
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