Lurker checks in

[tl440]

Hello, I've been lurking for several months. Just returned to the R after a long visit in FJR land. I'll make some comments about that in the Frank's recent post. I got the 09 R1200R in July. Haven't done much but add an oil cooler screen and Koako throttle lock. I almost had some saddle work done but couldn't, and still can't, figure out what I don't like about the stock saddle. I like the stock sport windshield too, but I'm going to add the Wunderlich Vario screen.

Outstanding board. It's well managed with minimal trash talk and a lot of good information

dave

[ShinySideUp]

Welcome to what I've found to be a valuable asset in this board.

As to the seat issue, perhaps a better approach would be to try out a custom seat on someone's bike and then you'll know what's RIGHT instead of being stymied in trying to figure out what's wrong with the OEM.

If you let us know what part of the world you're in, maybe someone can help you out with that.

[celticus]

If you can't find anything wrong with the stock seat, quit looking. Be happy your bike came with a seat you can live with and save the $500 for something else.

Mark

[Northernbiker]

Welcome to the board Dave. Since you've had your bike for a little while now and have been lurking, you've obviously found it a great source of information. I've based most of my after market purchases on info here and input from other members.

For the first few months I also had trouble nailing down exactly what it was about the seat that I didn't like. This was due to my height and the bars being too low for me. Once I put risers on and the back and shoulder strain was gone, I was able to focus on the seat issue.
My most recent purchase has been to go for a Sargent seat conversion which they will probably be shipping back to me in about a week's time. Since I live in the frozen north, it will probably be at least 2 or 3 months before I have a chance to really test it out.

Chris

[LumpyCam]

I almost had some saddle work done but couldn't, and still can't, figure out what I don't like about the stock saddle.

I've never tried another saddle on the R1200R, so i can't compare, but I don't mind the stock seat. I've done 1,000km (600mi) days without issue. I think the trick is to sit back on it where it is flat. Then the narrow front creates space for your legs. If you slide forward it gets hard on the tailbone.

[ka5ysy]

Welcome Dave !

What you might notice is that after a while you get a burning sensation that makes moving around necessary. Usually I got very uncomfortable after an hour or so. I think the problem with the stock seat on my 07 is that it is basically a rounded concave surface that puts pressure on the butt in the area of where the ball joints of the leg join the pelvic bones. I ended up with a Rick Mayer seat that is wonderful, and has been from the first day. Most of the comfortable seats have a flat or concave cross-section and a rear raised area to take pressure off your tail bone.

Bar-back and risers helped, but the seat simply sucked. Now the RR is a joy to ride as long as I care to.