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For anyone that has one of these, can you please tell me if it is more or less comfortable for a passenger than the stock seat?

thanks.

My wife says it's a little less comfortable than the stock because it's firmer. That being said, on the stock seat we only did short little rides around town. On the low seat we've done a couple of 2hr rides and she hasn't complained. I like it because I'm not the tallest guy around and it lowers ride hight. And it doesn't smash my nuts like the stock one.
Hope this helps. Oh, it looks cooler than the comfort seat too. [thumbsup]

Is the seat made of a more "grippy" material than stock (primary seat, not passenger part)?  Looking to reduce the sliding forward on hard braking to save my boys.

Also, would you mind posting pics of the low seat mounted on your bike?  Thx

Yes its more grippy. The seating position changes, your kind of sitting lower and in the bike more if that makes seance. I'm not smashing against the tank anymore.
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/newbike034_3_2_tonemapped.jpg)

Great!  Low seat is now on my list (long list) of things to do.  I never even knew it existed as its not in the DP catalog my dealer gave me.  Btw your bike looks nice with all the subtle touches you added  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

I did the lower seat mod yesterday.. its 80% better than stock boys not smashed at all, I just wish it was a tiny bit flatter so I could sit back further .. But hey Definitely worth it, the bike is much more user friendly now...

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really loving the Photoshop work on that. could you tell me the filters you used

I used photomatix. There is a thread in the Tutorials.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34593.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34593.0)

@ducnaked

Can you post a close up shot of the seat?  I'd like to get a look at the materials used.  Is it like a faux suede or textured leather?

I'd like to see it also.  I am 5'8" with 32" inseam, so I think I could use either seat.  Just want to save the boys, but the lower seat looks good (kind of raises the bars by lowering the seat)...

Its like a faux suede and it really sticks to your jeans.. Seat is much flatter and well worth the money, makes the whole experience 100% better

Awesome, thats exactly what I wanted to hear.  Ordered one!  Any issues with fitting the seat cowl/cover on the low seat?  I would assume its a perfect fit being a DP accessory.

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat001.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat002.jpg)

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat009.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat010.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat005.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat006.jpg)
no gap with stock seat
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat014.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat012.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat016.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat018.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/rllout/seat020.jpg)
The stock fits a little better on the rear cowl. you can see the gap with the comfort seat.
The one thing I forgot to mention, is that the main part of the seat
 absorbs water like a sponge. It takes a long time to dry out.

It fits well the only issue  is when the rear cover is on the seat, The cover on the front corners does not fit 100% tight to the seat, As this seat is also a bit narrower so you can see a 1/4 in gap between the seat and the tip of the cover. Not a big deal hardly noticeable.

hey guys ,

can anybody check for me if its a good or a bad idea to cover the hole like this if you dont use the cowl

(http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/images/NC.00.M1100.jpg)
(http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/images/NC.00.M1100_1.jpg)
(http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/images/NC.00.M1100_2.jpg)

im not sure if your girl on the back scratch here leather on the cap ?

will be fine if someone can sit down his wife on the bike an check ;D [thumbsup]

THANKS A LOT
Chris

for all using the cowl ... check this
(http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/images/RS.00.SA696_1.jpg)

[bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]
Want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOOOO FIRST SIT DOWN YOUR WIFE !!!  [evil]  ;D ;D ;D

Great comparison pics, thx.  The gap isnt that bad, I was expecting it to be across the entire seat not but the 2 edges, no biggy.  Low seat looks great!

Ever consider scotchguarding (or some other protector/water repellent) the seat to deal with the water absorption.

In the words of Jeremy Clarkson:  I WAANT THAAAT!

Where the hell can I order them without having to take classes in German?????

Just email Chris and tell him what you want. And get me a set I'm shut off [thumbsup]

Chris, to answer your question, yes you put the bolt and spacer on when the cover is not on. there is a stock black plastic spacer for this when not using the cowl.

i will sit down and think about the "no cowl version" ... i make some lower versions if anyone interessted send a pm or check our website or facebook ... so you keep updated

today i tested my new low low low seat ... but its not so realy comfortably

(http://www.desmorados.com/shop/catalog/images/M1100_2.jpg)

 ;D

What exhaust is that?  Are you using a 696 midpipe or aftermarket headers?   [beer] for having an 1100 w/ABS like me  [thumbsup]

that's the spark system

Anyone considering the low seat should also know that the base of the seat feels wider than stock.  The stock seat is tapered at the sides, the low seat does not taper at all which makes it feel wider.  With the low seat, theres a noticable (to me anyway) rub on the inner thigh and no real difference standing over the bike probably due to the wider stance.  20mm drop appears to be mostly from the centre of the seat.

In any case it looks great...Im even considering leaving the seat cowl off.   The materials feel great and the main part of the seat is super grippy.  Best of all the boys aren't crammed anymore  [thumbsup]

I can confirm that the low seat soaks up water like a sponge (main seat part).  No water resistance at all but dries pretty quickly if you use a towel to press out some of the water.  Gave it 2 coats of Scotchgard Auto which didnt change the color (maybe slightly darker) or texture of the material.  Helps repel water but I doubt it can withstand a heavy soaking.

Another benefit of the lower seating position I found was much less pressure on the wrists.   [thumbsup]