touring seat for s4r

bigredduke · 22-05-2005, 08:44 PM

I am a new member! Just recently bought an S4R. I had a ride on an SS 900 in the late '70's (older members may remember the blue and silver job which appeared in the mid 70's, good for 140mph even then!) and always promised myself a V twin Ducati when I grew up. I digress. My wife finds the pillion very uncomfortable

(the lack of a grab rail doesn't help) and I wondered if there was a 'touring' seat or more pillion-friendly seat available. Grateful for any help & advice. I am in East Yorkshire if there are any other monsters in the area.

22-05-2005, 09:53 PM

corbin and seargent do one. and ducati do one. not cheap tho, might be cheaper to source one straight from the states.

23-05-2005, 11:57 AM

And check out this recent thread

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=11894

bigredduke · 23-05-2005, 08:03 PM

thanks for the info chaps, a corbin seat is around Â£250 from a uk distributor, a non-motorcycling mate is visiting the states this summer, I might have a word.....

25-05-2005, 04:45 PM

The Sargent seat is, IMHO, much better and gives you more strage space and fold out bungy hooks. http://www.sargentcycle.com/ducwsmonster.htm

And yes, I have one on my S4.

Zimbo · 25-05-2005, 05:48 PM

The other option is to get your standard seat reworked by one of the many UK specialists, with gel inserts and cover of your choice. I bet it costs less than buying a Corbin or Sergeant one! Worth looking into perhaps?

25-05-2005, 06:48 PM

The sargent seats are great. The waterproof cannister that is attached under the seat is big enough to carry a disk-lock, a wallet, keys and mobile. Seat's darned comfortable too. Nice and flat.

Albie · 25-05-2005, 11:05 PM

Whilst I would agree the sargents seat is functional underneath whereas the corbin has not room or space allocated even for a toolkit , It is the comfort that sells itself especially for the passenger as its scalloped for them so no slidey offey backey. Mines all leather as standard and damned comfy. Co pilot loves the journeys wherever. Value is good against the sargent too. Takes your choice but look at the passenger too.

bigredduke · 26-05-2005, 10:05 PM

thanks for the posts fellas, the sargent seat looks better for the rider, but perhaps not so good for the boss!

I spoke to one of the UK distributors (for Corbin) and they said there wasn't a fitment for the S4R - I assumed it was the same as the S4. Has anyone out there in monsterland actually fitted a corbin seat to the S4R?
Someone has suggested one of those belt jobbies worn by the rider with grabhandles for the pillion passenger. are they any good or will I look like an even bigger t**t than I do already?

. middle age spread has definitely set in and love handles ...... I have aplenty!

Albie · 26-05-2005, 10:53 PM

I dont think there is any difference in seats between s4 s4r but will be willing to try and see if somebody localish wants to put mine on theirs. The only real different components are maybe the shock mounts.Put it like this if anyone has a s2r or s4r and you have a mate with 2001 + try the seat swap and theirs the answer. My moneys on its ok.

27-05-2005, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigredduke

I am a new member! Just recently bought an S4R. I had a ride on an SS 900 in the late '70's (older members may remember the blue and silver job which appeared in the mid 70's, good for 140mph even then!) and always promised myself a V twin Ducati when I grew up. I digress. My wife finds the pillion very uncomfortable

(the lack of a grab rail doesn't help) and I wondered if there was a 'touring' seat or more pillion-friendly seat available. Grateful for any help & advice. I am in East Yorkshire if there are any other monsters in the area.

I've got the DP Comfort Gel seat and it's bloody fantastic - after 4 hours of riding the only things that ache are my knees

I'm actually planning on selling the DP Comfort seat (I'm selling my Monster) so if you feel like making me an offer then please do, otherwise it will be going on ebay..... (from memory the seat was around Â£230)

Cheers

Macca

27-05-2005, 10:57 AM

....For part numbers if you are unsure whether one the seat from an S4 will fit an S4R. You can find parts cat's at http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml
They are quite a hefty download but are v' useful when looking around for spares, swaps or upgrades.

If you want to buy a seat from a Duc' dealer I can recommend Sean at Ducati Manchester (01925 753 958), he has just done me a good deal on some carbon bits for my NumptyStrada.

HTH

bigredduke · 27-05-2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macca

I've got the DP Comfort Gel seat and it's bloody fantastic - after 4 hours of riding the only things that ache are my knees

I'm actually planning on selling the DP Comfort seat (I'm selling my Monster) so if you feel like making me an offer then please do, otherwise it will be going on ebay..... (from memory the seat was around Â£230)

Cheers

Macca

Macca
what's it like for the pillion?

28-05-2005, 09:44 AM

I've never actually been pillion on my bike (funny that) but the G/F has not made any complaints - Longest ride was about 4.5 hours (with petrol stops of course) and she didn't have a sore bum

It's far better than stock and because it's a genuine DP part it looks great on the bike - You can't fit the pillion seat cover to it though.... (there is space for the tool box and tank stand however)

Cheers

Macca

28-05-2005, 10:54 PM

Shame that there isn't a Corbin seat out there yet for the S4R as i'd get one. The good lady finds the bike a mite uncomfortable after 30 miles.

We ended up going for a gel seat pad from M&P, i'll update when we have recieved it and given it the bum test!

22-05-2005, 08:44 PM	#1
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	touring seat for s4r I am a new member! Just recently bought an S4R. I had a ride on an SS 900 in the late '70's (older members may remember the blue and silver job which appeared in the mid 70's, good for 140mph even then!) and always promised myself a V twin Ducati when I grew up. I digress. My wife finds the pillion very uncomfortable (the lack of a grab rail doesn't help) and I wondered if there was a 'touring' seat or more pillion-friendly seat available. Grateful for any help & advice. I am in East Yorkshire if there are any other monsters in the area.

23-05-2005, 08:03 PM	#4
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	S4R replacement seat thanks for the info chaps, a corbin seat is around Â£250 from a uk distributor, a non-motorcycling mate is visiting the states this summer, I might have a word..... Last edited by bigredduke; 23-05-2005 at 08:03 PM.. Reason: typo

25-05-2005, 11:05 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Whilst I would agree the sargents seat is functional underneath whereas the corbin has not room or space allocated even for a toolkit , It is the comfort that sells itself especially for the passenger as its scalloped for them so no slidey offey backey. Mines all leather as standard and damned comfy. Co pilot loves the journeys wherever. Value is good against the sargent too. Takes your choice but look at the passenger too. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

26-05-2005, 10:05 PM	#9
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	replacement seat for s4r thanks for the posts fellas, the sargent seat looks better for the rider, but perhaps not so good for the boss! I spoke to one of the UK distributors (for Corbin) and they said there wasn't a fitment for the S4R - I assumed it was the same as the S4. Has anyone out there in monsterland actually fitted a corbin seat to the S4R? Someone has suggested one of those belt jobbies worn by the rider with grabhandles for the pillion passenger. are they any good or will I look like an even bigger t**t than I do already? . middle age spread has definitely set in and love handles ...... I have aplenty!

26-05-2005, 10:53 PM	#10
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	I dont think there is any difference in seats between s4 s4r but will be willing to try and see if somebody localish wants to put mine on theirs. The only real different components are maybe the shock mounts.Put it like this if anyone has a s2r or s4r and you have a mate with 2001 + try the seat swap and theirs the answer. My moneys on its ok. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

22-05-2005, 09:53 PM	#2
manc skank Guest Posts: n/a	corbin and seargent do one. and ducati do one. not cheap tho, might be cheaper to source one straight from the states.

23-05-2005, 11:57 AM	#3
spm23 Guest Posts: n/a	And check out this recent thread http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=11894

25-05-2005, 04:45 PM	#5
Northman1 Guest Posts: n/a	The Sargent seat is, IMHO, much better and gives you more strage space and fold out bungy hooks. http://www.sargentcycle.com/ducwsmonster.htm And yes, I have one on my S4.

25-05-2005, 05:48 PM	#6
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,079	The other option is to get your standard seat reworked by one of the many UK specialists, with gel inserts and cover of your choice. I bet it costs less than buying a Corbin or Sergeant one! Worth looking into perhaps?

25-05-2005, 06:48 PM	#7
dukiwi Guest Posts: n/a	The sargent seats are great. The waterproof cannister that is attached under the seat is big enough to carry a disk-lock, a wallet, keys and mobile. Seat's darned comfortable too. Nice and flat.

27-05-2005, 10:57 AM	#12
slug Guest Posts: n/a	Look in the parts catalogue... ....For part numbers if you are unsure whether one the seat from an S4 will fit an S4R. You can find parts cat's at http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml They are quite a hefty download but are v' useful when looking around for spares, swaps or upgrades. If you want to buy a seat from a Duc' dealer I can recommend Sean at Ducati Manchester (01925 753 958), he has just done me a good deal on some carbon bits for my NumptyStrada. HTH Last edited by slug; 27-05-2005 at 10:59 AM..

28-05-2005, 09:44 AM	#14
Macca Guest Posts: n/a	I've never actually been pillion on my bike (funny that) but the G/F has not made any complaints - Longest ride was about 4.5 hours (with petrol stops of course) and she didn't have a sore bum It's far better than stock and because it's a genuine DP part it looks great on the bike - You can't fit the pillion seat cover to it though.... (there is space for the tool box and tank stand however) Cheers Macca

28-05-2005, 10:54 PM	#15
S4R Dude Guest Posts: n/a	Shame that there isn't a Corbin seat out there yet for the S4R as i'd get one. The good lady finds the bike a mite uncomfortable after 30 miles. We ended up going for a gel seat pad from M&P, i'll update when we have recieved it and given it the bum test!