Comfort seat...

MattyJ · 05-01-2020, 05:00 PM

Right....new to the Monster and only just half way to the first service at 6ft 1 and 33” inseam the seat isn’t particularly high.....is the additional 25mm of the comfort seat going to be noticeable? (I have search and found threads that it’s no more comfy for the derrière but it’s the height I’m interested in)

It’s a 2019 821 if it makes a difference

Appreciate anyone’s experience with one.

05-01-2020, 05:07 PM

Hi Matt, you could always grab some seat foam from your place of work and use as a "cushion" to see what difference it makes ???

Doggy · 05-01-2020, 07:38 PM

If I remember rightly the 821 seat height can be raised/lowered about 25mm with the plastic blocks under the seat ? Check yours is on the heighest setting? I'm a short arse but preffered it with the blocks higher .

mickj · 06-01-2020, 10:20 AM

I've got a "comfort" seat on my 1200 and although it's much better than standard it's not perfect. I am looking for a spare seat so I can get it recovered with another inch and a half of foam, especially at the front. The pillion portion is no different to standard so the seat cover will still fit (which did not impress my wife).

Mr Gazza · 06-01-2020, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyJ

Right....new to the Monster and only just half way to the first service at 6ft 1

I'm really surprised how short the service intervals are on the new bikes. At 12' 2" you could probably achieve that without leaving the forecourt!

Rrawlings · 06-01-2020, 05:25 PM

I have a couple of friends that have used this place for years for making and modifying seats for racing and also lowering and raising to suit comfort so may be worth a shout unless there is someone more local to you. But they are rebound for being very good although not used them myself.
https://tonyarcher.co.uk/services/bike-seats/

MattyJ · 11-01-2020, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I'm really surprised how short the service intervals are on the new bikes. At 12' 2" you could probably achieve that without leaving the forecourt!

Oh my that does read funny.....I wish they were, seaming to take ages, the temptation to really open it is is horrendous 😂

MattyJ · 11-01-2020, 08:19 AM

Cheers MJGT, it’s good that it’s an improvement. And the point in the pillion seat cover/cowl I hadn’t thought about, I definitely want to ensure that stays as I’ll be one up 90% of the time.

Tony Archer rings a bell from my Bandit years.....great option. I will give him a call. Now I have a harder decision.

I might copy you MJGT and get the Comfort seat and then take my seat up for modification(as I can’t bare to miss a riding opportunity!)

mickj · 11-01-2020, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyJ

Cheers MJGT, it’s good that it’s an improvement. And the point in the pillion seat cover/cowl I hadn’t thought about, I definitely want to ensure that stays as I’ll be one up 90% of the time.

Tony Archer rings a bell from my Bandit years.....great option. I will give him a call. Now I have a harder decision.

I might copy you MJGT and get the Comfort seat and then take my seat up for modification(as I can’t bare to miss a riding opportunity!)

Tony Archer did my Tiger sport seat and it turned out fantastic, he even matched the red stitching so it looked standard, much better than standard and when I sold it I got back what it cost me. Good luck.

rollo22 · 11-01-2020, 10:04 AM

You might find that a set of bar risers if they exist will help.

Pedro · 11-01-2020, 11:31 AM

I’ve got the comfort seat on my 1200R, about an inch taller so knees are not so folded up. It does put your weight forward a little more but no bad thing, a little more weight over the front helps corner grip (not really lacking but every bit helps) and allegedly keeps the front wheel down under hard acceleration but it doesn’t seem to help on that front.. lol!

Stinger101 · 12-01-2020, 02:34 PM

I also bought the 25mm taller comfort seat. I have a 33" inside leg and am 6' tall. This helped my riding position. Puts a bit more weight forward as Pedro says and the associated benefits of that. I prefer it for that alone and don't really notice any better comfort tbh. Always easy to sit in the saddle for a full tank so maybe I do....?

05-01-2020, 05:00 PM	#1
MattyJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Staffordshire Bike: M821 Posts: 18	Comfort seat... Right....new to the Monster and only just half way to the first service at 6ft 1 and 33” inseam the seat isn’t particularly high.....is the additional 25mm of the comfort seat going to be noticeable? (I have search and found threads that it’s no more comfy for the derrière but it’s the height I’m interested in) It’s a 2019 821 if it makes a difference Appreciate anyone’s experience with one.

06-01-2020, 10:20 AM	#4
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 552	I've got a "comfort" seat on my 1200 and although it's much better than standard it's not perfect. I am looking for a spare seat so I can get it recovered with another inch and a half of foam, especially at the front. The pillion portion is no different to standard so the seat cover will still fit (which did not impress my wife). __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

11-01-2020, 10:04 AM	#10
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,082	You might find that a set of bar risers if they exist will help. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

11-01-2020, 11:31 AM	#11
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	I’ve got the comfort seat on my 1200R, about an inch taller so knees are not so folded up. It does put your weight forward a little more but no bad thing, a little more weight over the front helps corner grip (not really lacking but every bit helps) and allegedly keeps the front wheel down under hard acceleration but it doesn’t seem to help on that front.. lol! __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

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05-01-2020, 05:07 PM	#2
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Matt, you could always grab some seat foam from your place of work and use as a "cushion" to see what difference it makes ???

05-01-2020, 07:38 PM	#3
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510	If I remember rightly the 821 seat height can be raised/lowered about 25mm with the plastic blocks under the seat ? Check yours is on the heighest setting? I'm a short arse but preffered it with the blocks higher .

06-01-2020, 05:25 PM	#6
Rrawlings Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Bradford Bike: M1100evo Posts: 175	I have a couple of friends that have used this place for years for making and modifying seats for racing and also lowering and raising to suit comfort so may be worth a shout unless there is someone more local to you. But they are rebound for being very good although not used them myself. https://tonyarcher.co.uk/services/bike-seats/

11-01-2020, 08:19 AM	#8
MattyJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Staffordshire Bike: M821 Posts: 18	Cheers MJGT, it’s good that it’s an improvement. And the point in the pillion seat cover/cowl I hadn’t thought about, I definitely want to ensure that stays as I’ll be one up 90% of the time. Tony Archer rings a bell from my Bandit years.....great option. I will give him a call. Now I have a harder decision. I might copy you MJGT and get the Comfort seat and then take my seat up for modification(as I can’t bare to miss a riding opportunity!)

12-01-2020, 02:34 PM	#12
Stinger101 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alcester Bike: M1200s Posts: 239	I also bought the 25mm taller comfort seat. I have a 33" inside leg and am 6' tall. This helped my riding position. Puts a bit more weight forward as Pedro says and the associated benefits of that. I prefer it for that alone and don't really notice any better comfort tbh. Always easy to sit in the saddle for a full tank so maybe I do....?