Harry Dresden PI
New Member
Wife bought me a new Sargent seat after I complained during our last 700 mile ride.
I got the standard seat, standard covering, no heat, NO WELT
http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Yamaha-Super-Tenere-XT-1200Z-No-Heat/Black-WS-619-19.html
After the first 200 miles I thought to report what I found
Rider 290 lbs inseam 32 inches 6'3"
NOTE: Talked with R&D person and she said having the NO WELT seam is better for long distance road riding. I special ordered my seat with no WELT
Mostly riding interstate I-95 speed on flat roads no off road.
Differences Compared to OEM
Seat is harder
Seat is flatter
Seat is wider
Seat is more slippery
I have a few more weeks of the 30 day try out period and as I live a few hours from Factory return if needed is easy.
Changes to how I ride with new seat
1. Reduced the spring force from MAX preload (ES) to one level less (2 helmets) (Seat Hardness)
2. Flatter / wider is great for me and my size but your feet then are about 1/2 inch higher from the ground. (Stops may require both feet down)
3. If you ride hard the increase in seat slipperiness takes a while to get used to compared to the locked in feel of the OEM seat (Mostly not an issue for me)
4. Seat is cooler in Florida heat as you are less locked in and for my less sweat to my back side.
SUMMARY
Not perfect but so far seems to be an improvement for me and my riding but need to do a few 300+ mile days to ensure I want to keep it. Looks great.
I got the standard seat, standard covering, no heat, NO WELT
http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Yamaha-Super-Tenere-XT-1200Z-No-Heat/Black-WS-619-19.html
After the first 200 miles I thought to report what I found
Rider 290 lbs inseam 32 inches 6'3"
NOTE: Talked with R&D person and she said having the NO WELT seam is better for long distance road riding. I special ordered my seat with no WELT
Mostly riding interstate I-95 speed on flat roads no off road.
Differences Compared to OEM
Seat is harder
Seat is flatter
Seat is wider
Seat is more slippery
I have a few more weeks of the 30 day try out period and as I live a few hours from Factory return if needed is easy.
Changes to how I ride with new seat
1. Reduced the spring force from MAX preload (ES) to one level less (2 helmets) (Seat Hardness)
2. Flatter / wider is great for me and my size but your feet then are about 1/2 inch higher from the ground. (Stops may require both feet down)
3. If you ride hard the increase in seat slipperiness takes a while to get used to compared to the locked in feel of the OEM seat (Mostly not an issue for me)
4. Seat is cooler in Florida heat as you are less locked in and for my less sweat to my back side.
SUMMARY
Not perfect but so far seems to be an improvement for me and my riding but need to do a few 300+ mile days to ensure I want to keep it. Looks great.