New Seat, new look!

Jez900ie · 24-09-2017, 04:17 PM

When I bought my bike the seat had a small tear. I have looked around for covers, talked to some upholsterers, and finally settled on this:

Its a slight variation on the original, and will give my bike a slightly different look. The shape is more conducive to lowering the height too!
I have requested a seat lowering mod to assist with short leg syndrome, added a gel pad for additional comfort (I hope) and cover. Unlike the pic, all the stitching & beading will be in black. I have omitted the embroidered "Ducati" as it isn't to my taste. THe seat will be made in anti slip vinyl which they sent me half a dozen to chose from. Total cost with shipping 150, which is 40% less than anything I found in the UK.

So the seat base/ foam is now on its way to Poland, and I will see how it all turns out. Its a risk, but they have been very helpful and informative in the emails so I think its worth a try. Ultimately am covered by ebay and PayPal, so if it all goes spectacularly wrong, I should be able to find some resolution. Of course since Chriswilly gave me an original seat, I am covered and still able to ride the bike.

I will post some pics once the actual item arrives back here in a few weeks (estimate is ten days). Fingers crossed...

26-09-2017, 10:50 AM

Just fitted one of these! Arrived last week. I managed to get a completed one rather than have to mod mine. It has red stitching and the Ducati logo but actually I really like it. Will get some pics and post them if anybody interested. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet but it looks good. I bought a similar item for my bandit a couple of years ago and can recommend them.

Jez900ie · 26-09-2017, 05:16 PM

Its good to know that it worked out for you, (twice!) and that probably means I will be be satisfied too. Pics? - its always good to see pics!

26-09-2017, 07:18 PM

Just spent 30 mins trying to attach pic! Cant do it on this machine.
Well pleased with the bandit seat, had it 2 years and its stood up well. Hoping to get out on the monster this weekend if the weather is good. Will have another go at the pic later.

Jez900ie · 26-09-2017, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiny_kit

Just spent 30 mins trying to attach pic! Cant do it on this machine.
Well pleased with the bandit seat, had it 2 years and its stood up well. Hoping to get out on the monster this weekend if the weather is good. Will have another go at the pic later.

You might need a hosting site? http://postimages.org/

Seat still looking good after two years use - better and better!

26-09-2017, 08:34 PM

ok here goes :-

Zimbo · 27-09-2017, 09:10 AM

Very smart, is it comfortable?

Jez900ie · 27-09-2017, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the pics. I think it looks great, but then I am a tad biased... Are you happy with it after taking it for a road test?

Darren69 · 27-09-2017, 03:38 PM

Does the seat hump cover still fit?

28-09-2017, 07:35 AM

To be honest it never even occurred to me to try the hump cover on the new seat!
Weather still not great so no chance to test it out as yet but hopeful for the weekend...

Jez900ie · 04-10-2017, 06:53 PM

Just received confirmation and tracking number for my new seat - its on the way from Poland!

04-10-2017, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Just received confirmation and tracking number for my new seat - its on the way from Poland!

...can't wait to see the pics Jez

08-10-2017, 04:32 PM

Nice and sunny here today so finally had a chance to try out the new seat. It's very comfortable and I am extremely pleased with it. Looked great in the sunshine. I haven't tried to fit the hump cover yet but I suspect it won't fit - the new seat is a bit more humpy than the old one. Not an issue for me as the bike is charcoal grey anyway. Hope yours arrives soon Jez, can't wait to hear what you think of it.

Jez900ie · 08-10-2017, 04:47 PM

I just checked the tracking and my seat was last scanned in Tamworth on Saturday. It just might arrive tomorrow!

Good to know you found yours comfortable too.

Jez900ie · 09-10-2017, 03:53 PM

So its here! Whoo Hooo.

I really like the way it looks, and it certainly feels comfortable although I've only been on a quick half hours blatt along some local country roads. There is a gel pad also as requested.

Its is lower as requested and whilst I've only gained and extra inch, its a good feeling (ask any girl).

The quality of the work appears excellent, and the anti slip is a nice touch.

The rear seat cowl fits with minor fettling. I extended the holes in the bracket and also reversed them (left on right & vice versa) so that the hole which allows the cowl to bolt on, is slightly further back. I suppose it has made the tail piece sit further back aswell, but its not noticeably different - at least to me.

So very happy with the latest tweek to my bike. For £150 and a ten day start to finish whats not to like? Available via ebay.

Here are a swath of pics so it can be seen from all angles if anyone is thinking about getting one.

PS I have no idea why one pic is bigger than the others, post image must like that one best!

24-09-2017, 04:17 PM	#1
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	New Seat, new look! When I bought my bike the seat had a small tear. I have looked around for covers, talked to some upholsterers, and finally settled on this: Its a slight variation on the original, and will give my bike a slightly different look. The shape is more conducive to lowering the height too! I have requested a seat lowering mod to assist with short leg syndrome, added a gel pad for additional comfort (I hope) and cover. Unlike the pic, all the stitching & beading will be in black. I have omitted the embroidered "Ducati" as it isn't to my taste. THe seat will be made in anti slip vinyl which they sent me half a dozen to chose from. Total cost with shipping 150, which is 40% less than anything I found in the UK. So the seat base/ foam is now on its way to Poland, and I will see how it all turns out. Its a risk, but they have been very helpful and informative in the emails so I think its worth a try. Ultimately am covered by ebay and PayPal, so if it all goes spectacularly wrong, I should be able to find some resolution. Of course since Chriswilly gave me an original seat, I am covered and still able to ride the bike. I will post some pics once the actual item arrives back here in a few weeks (estimate is ten days). Fingers crossed... __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed Last edited by Jez900ie; 24-09-2017 at 04:28 PM..

26-09-2017, 05:16 PM	#3
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Its good to know that it worked out for you, (twice!) and that probably means I will be be satisfied too. Pics? - its always good to see pics! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed Last edited by Jez900ie; 26-09-2017 at 05:21 PM..

26-09-2017, 08:34 PM	#6
shiny_kit Guest Posts: n/a	ok here goes :- Last edited by shiny_kit; 26-09-2017 at 08:42 PM..

27-09-2017, 03:04 PM	#8
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Thanks for the pics. I think it looks great, but then I am a tad biased... Are you happy with it after taking it for a road test? __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed Last edited by Jez900ie; 27-09-2017 at 03:08 PM..

27-09-2017, 03:38 PM	#9
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,023	Does the seat hump cover still fit? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

26-09-2017, 10:50 AM	#2
shiny_kit Guest Posts: n/a	Just fitted one of these! Arrived last week. I managed to get a completed one rather than have to mod mine. It has red stitching and the Ducati logo but actually I really like it. Will get some pics and post them if anybody interested. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet but it looks good. I bought a similar item for my bandit a couple of years ago and can recommend them.

26-09-2017, 07:18 PM	#4
shiny_kit Guest Posts: n/a	Just spent 30 mins trying to attach pic! Cant do it on this machine. Well pleased with the bandit seat, had it 2 years and its stood up well. Hoping to get out on the monster this weekend if the weather is good. Will have another go at the pic later.

27-09-2017, 09:10 AM	#7
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,079	Very smart, is it comfortable?

28-09-2017, 07:35 AM	#10
shiny_kit Guest Posts: n/a	To be honest it never even occurred to me to try the hump cover on the new seat! Weather still not great so no chance to test it out as yet but hopeful for the weekend...

04-10-2017, 06:53 PM	#11
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Just received confirmation and tracking number for my new seat - its on the way from Poland! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

08-10-2017, 04:32 PM	#13
shiny_kit Guest Posts: n/a	Nice and sunny here today so finally had a chance to try out the new seat. It's very comfortable and I am extremely pleased with it. Looked great in the sunshine. I haven't tried to fit the hump cover yet but I suspect it won't fit - the new seat is a bit more humpy than the old one. Not an issue for me as the bike is charcoal grey anyway. Hope yours arrives soon Jez, can't wait to hear what you think of it.

08-10-2017, 04:47 PM	#14
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	I just checked the tracking and my seat was last scanned in Tamworth on Saturday. It just might arrive tomorrow! Good to know you found yours comfortable too. __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

09-10-2017, 03:53 PM	#15
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	So its here! Whoo Hooo. I really like the way it looks, and it certainly feels comfortable although I've only been on a quick half hours blatt along some local country roads. There is a gel pad also as requested. Its is lower as requested and whilst I've only gained and extra inch, its a good feeling (ask any girl). The quality of the work appears excellent, and the anti slip is a nice touch. The rear seat cowl fits with minor fettling. I extended the holes in the bracket and also reversed them (left on right & vice versa) so that the hole which allows the cowl to bolt on, is slightly further back. I suppose it has made the tail piece sit further back aswell, but its not noticeably different - at least to me. So very happy with the latest tweek to my bike. For £150 and a ten day start to finish whats not to like? Available via ebay. Here are a swath of pics so it can be seen from all angles if anyone is thinking about getting one. PS I have no idea why one pic is bigger than the others, post image must like that one best! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed Last edited by Jez900ie; 09-10-2017 at 04:05 PM..