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I have a 2003 R1150R. The seat is not too bad but like everyone I am looking for that magic EZ Boy on wheels. My question is, the seat on my bike is marked Shad. That appears to be an aftermarket company that also made OEM stuff. So is this just a stock OEM seat or is it an aftermarket seat of some quality. I am good for about 200-250 miles, so the seat is not terrible, but like everyone I am always looking for something better.

If this is aftermarket, I assume it is of a lower quality than Sargent or Corbin. Definitely below Russell. Where does it stack up? If it is OEM, is it just typical OEM quality? It appears to have a gel or multi compound section in the center of it, so I thought it may be a little better than typical OEM.

Thanks for any help.

It's not OEM, but can't really comment on the quality compared to Corbin and sorts. I must admit that I did not even know they made seats, I know Shad as a luggage manufacturer. They make all sorts of cases which work really well actually. Build quality is ok, cases are sold for affordable prices (less than Givi)). Checking out their site (http://www.shad.es/en/shad-world/produc ... seats/c65/) I see seats available for a few brands. BMW is not in the list anymore.

Never heard anyone owning a Shad seat either.
It's a Spanish brand, probably not well known outside Europe.

I have to admit I'd never heard of them. I have a Sargent seat on mine. 200 miles and I really need to get off and walk around (alot!)

Interesting that the Sargent is not more comfortable than that. But, 40 years ago I could climb on a rigid frame with small solo seat and ride 3/400 miles in a day and be ready to party that night. Now I ride a 10X more comfortable bike and can go about half the distance. Maybe I have a 200 mile butt instead of a 200 mile seat.

I guess I am not the only one who has not heard of these Shad seats. Hopefully it will get better as I ride more. I don't think I will replace it for a while though, until I do a lot of research.

It has been my experence over the years, that buying a seat is (at best) a "Crap shoot" Of all the MCs I have owned over the years I have found the "R" to be about the best for me in the seat department, (However we are all different) Before I would purchase a "High Buck" seat I would try one or more of the alteratives, My choise is the "Alaskan Butt pad" they work great for me, I have in the past purchased the "Seconds" pretty reasonable, (not sure if they are still offered)
but even at full price it is worth a shot. JMOP

FightNGear Holsters wrote:Interesting that the Sargent is not more comfortable than that. But, 40 years ago I could climb on a rigid frame with small solo seat and ride 3/400 miles in a day and be ready to party that night. Now I ride a 10X more comfortable bike and can go about half the distance. Maybe I have a 200 mile butt instead of a 200 mile seat.

I guess I am not the only one who has not heard of these Shad seats. Hopefully it will get better as I ride more. I don't think I will replace it for a while though, until I do a lot of research.

In my case I don't think it's the Sargent seat. It's more of the fact I'm 58, I've been down a few times and the very expensive titanium rod in my left leg as a result of the last time I had a close encounter with the pavement.

I also am getting older so I understand that well. I like my R1150R, but sometimes long for a heavy touring bike again. But I have no time to tour anyway so what the heck. Someday maybe a K1600GTL.

FightNGear Holsters wrote:I also am getting older so I understand that well. I like my R1150R, but sometimes long for a heavy touring bike again. But I have no time to tour anyway so what the heck. Someday maybe a K1600GTL.

I'm up there in age also so I know what you are talking about, I really enjoy the "R" & of my bikes it is the one I go to!! But now for the long haul I pickep up one of these (Goldwing) If you want to get from "here to there" & if you want to do it fast & comfortabe this is the ticket, Nice low mileage ones are out there just sitting in someones garage, when I was looking I found several, a lot of people retired, bought a "Wing" only to find out it wasn't their thing.

Shad is not an aftermarket seat company, they manufacture the seat pans and other plastic parts for BMW. Your seat is the stock BMW seat. Shad also produces and sells a line of hard side and top cases under their own name they are available from Twisted Throttle.

Thanks. It is not too bad for a stock seat then. Since I dropped the bike, (first in 40 years of riding) who knows if I will still have it, or if the insurance company will total it?