Sargent seat for the new monsters

[korey]

I was just on Sargent's website browsing around after ordering a seat from them for my Monster and stumbled upon this. Looks like they're going to release a seat for the 696/1100 Monsters soon. Also at the bottom it says if you do their pre-registration you get the seat at a "below-retail" price, sounds cool for the people with the new Monsters on here. It lists their number as 1-800-749-7328 so maybe someone interested could call and find out how much cheaper it will be?

http://www.sargentcycle.com/ducws6961000.htm

[DucatiTorrey]

looks awesome, more comfy too. I wonder how much it will be. anyone know how much their seats are anyways, other monsters (could have check on their site, too lazy.)

[Raux]

interesting, but I thought the 796 had the exhaust valve too.

the slope of the passerger look good to stock the push on stopping, but that angle in the back looks like it would feel like  the passenger is sliding off the back. one of the main complaints of the wife already.

[DucatiTorrey]

interesting, but I thought the 796 had the exhaust valve too.

the slope of the passerger look good to stock the push on stopping, but that angle in the back looks like it would feel like  the passenger is sliding off the back. one of the main complaints of the wife already.

maybe 100+ mph on the Autobahn creates that effect?

[Raux]

maybe 100+ mph on the Autobahn creates that effect?

nah, she won't let me go that fast with her on the back... kinda scary when you are riding two up and cars are going by about 30-40 miles faster and you're doing 85 already.

[DucatiTorrey]

nah, she won't let me go that fast with her on the back... kinda scary when you are riding two up and cars are going by about 30-40 miles faster and you're doing 85 already.

for a sec there i was going to say, my wife has joined the 100 club with me, but then i read "when you are riding two up and cars are going by about 30-40 miles faster and you're doing 85 already."

oh...

[Raux]

for a sec there i was going to say, my wife has joined the 100 club with me, but then i read "when you are riding two up and cars are going by about 30-40 miles faster and you're doing 85 already."

oh...

oh she joined it, but i got in trouble

[thought]

i dont like the way that cut line in the seat looks... i'm sure it'll be more comfy, but i think i would rather do a spencers mod to it to keep the orig look...

[sisca77]

the slope of the passerger look good to stock the push on stopping, but that angle in the back looks like it would feel like  the passenger is sliding off the back. one of the main complaints of the wife already.


Just let her get her own bike then....

[Raux]

the slope of the passerger look good to stock the push on stopping, but that angle in the back looks like it would feel like  the passenger is sliding off the back. one of the main complaints of the wife already.


Just let her get her own bike then....

agreed, working on it

[speedknot]

The folks at Sargent are great.  My M750 came with a Sargent seat.  It's constructed very well and they use very nice materials.  Although it was a nicely constructed seat, I wasn't crazy with the wide width of it and it didn't fit my skinny ass as well as the the OEM seat.  I was able to send in the OEM seat and they did a great job of doing a recover.  I'm super happy with it and the customer service was top notch.   

[Desertbilly]

My Sargent seat showed up tonight for my 2010 M1100. I haven't ridden on it yet, but the fit is perfect, the cowl fits fine, and it seems quite comfortable for sitting on it in the garage. The sloping, slide-forward effect is completely gone. The 'butt' surface feels wider and flatter. The foam is nice and firm. I don't know anything about upholstering, but the assembly seems very good. So far, I couldn't be happier with it.

I was on the pre-registered list, so I got $50 off the $399 price. I ordered it last Monday (2-7), they confirmed my details by email the next day, and shipped it on Wednesday (2-9). I got the basic, black surface with the black welt (as not to conflict with my IoM 78 skins.)

[Moschy]

Photos??

[Desertbilly]

Pix below.

I like the feel. Broader than it appears, and plenty firm. Downright roomy for such a small bike. The covering does not allow sliding fore and aft, but does allow sliding left and right. No flaws in the craftsmanship. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again.










SmugMug gallery with high-resolution pix: http://jettanderson.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2010-Monster/12857996_HVGMm.

[Veloce-Fino]

Looks great, loving your IOM 78 skins.