696/1100 Low Seat

[DucNaked]

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





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

THANKS A LOT
Chris

for all using the cowl ... check this

Want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chris,desmoworld]

NOOOO FIRST SIT DOWN YOUR WIFE !!!   

[theprocess]

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.

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.

[Amlethae]

for all using the cowl ... check this

In the words of Jeremy Clarkson:  I WAANT THAAAT!

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

[DucNaked]

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

[Raux]

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.

[Chris,desmoworld]

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



 

[Amlethae]

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



 

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

[Raux]

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

that's the spark system

[theprocess]

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 

[theprocess]

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.