please show me your seat...

[factorPlayer]

You have to use a photo hosting site, then link to your pics.

ouch that sucks.... is it that much of a PITA to upload them?

[Wanwo]

Plenty of good pics already but for what it's worth another DP Gel shot.

[COWBOY]

ouch that sucks.... is it that much of a PITA to upload them?

No it's as simple as toggling a check box.  The PITA is the extra storage and server costs the hosting company would charge. 

To allow 1100 members and guests to upload pics at will would double or triple the storage reqs and significantly increase the costs running the site.

[hydra]

Plenty of good pics already but for what it's worth another DP Gel shot.

wanwo, thanks for the pic. the material looks like it takes on dirt easily. is that just how it looks though? is it hard to keep bug stains off? i also looks like it keeps you from sliding but how about when you want to flip from side to side? does it still allow you to move your butt around in the twisties?

[DesmonsterS4RS]

wanwo, thanks for the pic. the material looks like it takes on dirt easily. is that just how it looks though? is it hard to keep bug stains off? i also looks like it keeps you from sliding but how about when you want to flip from side to side? does it still allow you to move your butt around in the twisties?

It gets a a little dirty sometines with dust ect, but it's easy to clean. As far as grip goes it's not as slick as the stock seat but it won't hinder any butt moving in the twisties, it's the best mod you can buy for any type of long distance riding.

[hydra]

It gets a a little dirty sometines with dust ect, but it's easy to clean. As far as grip goes it's not as slick as the stock seat but it won't hinder any butt moving in the twisties, it's the best mod you can buy for any type of long distance riding.

DesmonsterS4RS, thanks for the input! looks like i'm going to go for the gel too.
BTW, i saw your monster in the bikes of the DMF thread....nice job. what kind of forks are those?

[Wanwo]

I haven't been able to try mine on the bike yet. What impresses me so far is the different cut that is supposed to keep you from sliding forward, and what the photos don't show, the feeling of the gel pad. Soft but somehow firm. It'd probably be hard to go back to a non-gel seat after this.

[c_rex]

I haven't been able to try mine on the bike yet. What impresses me so far is the different cut that is supposed to keep you from sliding forward, and what the photos don't show, the feeling of the gel pad. Soft but somehow firm. It'd probably be hard to go back to a non-gel seat after this.

It is different for sure.  If you're used to sliding around in the seat (e.g. throwing the bike into corners) it can be quite an adjustment as the seat is really "sticky" compared to most.  'Tis uber-comfortable though and going back to a less padded seat I could definitely feel the difference.  But there's no DP Gel Solo Section so I'm back to reg'lar ol' perf'd leather.

[wengr]

what no good corbin pics?

[hydra]

i started this thread in May when i first bought the bike and i've finally got me a new seat. i was intending on going with the DP Gel seat. instead i found a used sargent on ebay for $275 

i've had the seat now for about 2 weeks and i did a couple of +200mi trips on it. compared to stock the sargent is the SH*T! i've been riding with the stock seat since May (~5500mi) so the sargent felt like a drastic improvement in comfort alone. but it's also transformed the riding experience on this bike. the bike feels more solid, as if i tweaked my suspension or something. i guess that's how sh*tty the stock seat is. this is something that didn't happen in such an obvious way when i replaced the stock seats on other bikes i've owned.

the seat raises the height i'd say about 2" or so and is much wider than stock. i wear leather most of the time and the material holds me in place but definitely not sticky. i'd say just a bit more hold than stock.  there is a slight dip that also help from sliding forward but during hard braking i still slide like before. overall, my best upgrade so far...

and i love the way it looks on the bike

[red baron]