Kawasaki Comfort Gel Seat has arrived... - Page 2

tcarretti · 05-31-2008

c law: Actually, I don't feel like it moved me forward at all. I'm 6'0" tall if that makes any difference.

artz: Yes, the paint job gets a LOT of attention at street lights. Since it is debadged, peope always want to know what kind of a bike it is and most are pretty surprised when you tell them it's a Kawasaki!

vulcanman 900 · 05-31-2008

I sold my gell seat 3 days ago! 200.00 bucks. bought a mustang seat last week. sorry people dont waist your $$$ on the gell seat. mustang rules .

jesse web · 05-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulcanman 900

I sold my gell seat 3 days ago! 200.00 bucks. bought a mustang seat last week. sorry people dont waist your $$$ on the gell seat. mustang rules .

I have read here the oposite. Some reviews said they took off the mustang, corbin and other for a kawa gel and they explain why with details. I have the stocker so I have no eperience on any.

Slowride · 05-31-2008

But he had a "gell" and we're talking Gel, lol.

Tom_Cody · 06-01-2008

But that is one "L" of a difference. Of course, that is only my person L opinion..

tcarretti · 06-01-2008

vulcanman900,

I'm glad you're enjoying your new mustang seat. Sorry the Kawi gel didn't work out for you. To me, it's a VAST improvement over stock AND I got my dealer here to match the best price that I could find online: $211 + tax...

That was also a deciding factor me since I'm cheap!

I've put over 150 miles on the bike in the past two days just putting around so I must REALLY like the seat!

ks_greg · 06-01-2008

The custom seat is built differently than the classic. Figured they'd be the same. Little different shape in the seat and the pillion's not as thick.

Aifwikir · 06-01-2008

That seat dosen't look like the gel seat on my 900 classic. Looks good but different. If it's anything like mine, it'll take about 500 miles to break in. I can now go fill-up to fill-up without any discomfort.

Aif

blackie 65 · 06-01-2008

I found out that if you park that Gel Seat in the hot sun for a while it will absorb the heat and then retain if for a really long time. I put a towel on mine but finally bought a small cover. The comfort is good to me and the wife likes it too!!

Ivan · 06-01-2008

Guys, has anyone tried seats from "Day-Long"? Custom Motorcycle Seats and Touring Saddles - "Day-Long" Touring Saddles and Motorcycle Seats by Russell Cycle Products
I installed new Mustang seat but not very happy with it. It's too low for me.
I wish they were 2" higher.

Hotdog1922 · 06-02-2008

I put the Mustang seat on my custom. Better than the stock but I still have tailbone pain on long rides. Is the gel better than the Mustang?

Slowride · 06-02-2008

In my opinion it is. The one I bought has split gel pads in the main seat with a narrow gap in the center. Therefore your tail bone doesn't have much pressure on it. I have a bad back and on the longer hauls you can definately appreciate this seat. Mine looks more like the one pictured about 3 posts up except studded and on a nomad.

HIGHWAY · 06-02-2008

Im looking to buy a gel for my nomad but was wondering what you do in the winter when bike is idle for a few months, does the gel freeze and maybe cause harm or do you take it in the house, my garage stays in the 50s - 60s when freezing so no problem here unless the wife leaves the door open.

Slowride · 06-02-2008

It doesn't freeze when it dips in the low 30's here.

05-31-2008	#22 (permalink)
vulcanman 900 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas , Ga. Posts: 34	I sold my gell seat 3 days ago! 200.00 bucks. bought a mustang seat last week. sorry people dont waist your $$$ on the gell seat. mustang rules . __________________ 08 vulcan 900 classic

05-31-2008	#24 (permalink)
Slowride Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 338	But he had a "gell" and we're talking Gel, lol. __________________ Willis "If you don't make dust, you eat dust"

06-01-2008	#27 (permalink)
ks_greg Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 905	The custom seat is built differently than the classic. Figured they'd be the same. Little different shape in the seat and the pillion's not as thick. __________________ Former '06 900 Classic owner

06-01-2008	#28 (permalink)
Aifwikir Patriot Guard Rider Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Magazine, Arkansas Posts: 1,645	That seat dosen't look like the gel seat on my 900 classic. Looks good but different. If it's anything like mine, it'll take about 500 miles to break in. I can now go fill-up to fill-up without any discomfort. Aif __________________ Retired US Army & Proud Marine Corps Dad! '08 Red/White VN 1500 Classic http://www.patriotguard.org

06-01-2008	#29 (permalink)
blackie 65 Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: edgewater, florida Posts: 109	I found out that if you park that Gel Seat in the hot sun for a while it will absorb the heat and then retain if for a really long time. I put a towel on mine but finally bought a small cover. The comfort is good to me and the wife likes it too!! __________________ Blackie 2009 1250 Bandit abs 2008 900 Vulcan Classic LT 2007 650 Ninja (sold)

05-31-2008	#21 (permalink)
tcarretti Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 28	c law: Actually, I don't feel like it moved me forward at all. I'm 6'0" tall if that makes any difference. artz: Yes, the paint job gets a LOT of attention at street lights. Since it is debadged, peope always want to know what kind of a bike it is and most are pretty surprised when you tell them it's a Kawasaki!

06-01-2008	#25 (permalink)
Tom_Cody Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	But that is one "L" of a difference. Of course, that is only my person L opinion..

06-01-2008	#26 (permalink)
tcarretti Still On The Kickstand Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 28	vulcanman900, I'm glad you're enjoying your new mustang seat. Sorry the Kawi gel didn't work out for you. To me, it's a VAST improvement over stock AND I got my dealer here to match the best price that I could find online: $211 + tax... That was also a deciding factor me since I'm cheap! I've put over 150 miles on the bike in the past two days just putting around so I must REALLY like the seat!

06-01-2008	#30 (permalink)
Ivan Lone Wolf BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SC Posts: 93	Guys, has anyone tried seats from "Day-Long"? Custom Motorcycle Seats and Touring Saddles - "Day-Long" Touring Saddles and Motorcycle Seats by Russell Cycle Products I installed new Mustang seat but not very happy with it. It's too low for me. I wish they were 2" higher.

06-02-2008	#31 (permalink)
Hotdog1922 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 8	I put the Mustang seat on my custom. Better than the stock but I still have tailbone pain on long rides. Is the gel better than the Mustang?

06-02-2008	#32 (permalink)
Slowride Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 338	In my opinion it is. The one I bought has split gel pads in the main seat with a narrow gap in the center. Therefore your tail bone doesn't have much pressure on it. I have a bad back and on the longer hauls you can definately appreciate this seat. Mine looks more like the one pictured about 3 posts up except studded and on a nomad. __________________ Willis "If you don't make dust, you eat dust"

06-02-2008	#33 (permalink)
HIGHWAY Off THE KICKSTAND Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WICHITA KS Posts: 123	Im looking to buy a gel for my nomad but was wondering what you do in the winter when bike is idle for a few months, does the gel freeze and maybe cause harm or do you take it in the house, my garage stays in the 50s - 60s when freezing so no problem here unless the wife leaves the door open.

06-02-2008	#34 (permalink)
Slowride Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 338	It doesn't freeze when it dips in the low 30's here. __________________ Willis "If you don't make dust, you eat dust"

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