Modified Seat (Enduro Style) for tall rider, by Fisher
I realize there is a thread with links to hundreds of seat-related posts here
http://www.stromtrooper.com/v-strom...9566-seats-q-all-you-could-ask-then-some.html
but didn't see anything about Fisher... might have missed it.
I bought a used Vee seat on this forum and sent it to Fisher Saddlebags & Seats in Idaho after talking a few times with Nate there. Fisher Seats - Custom Aftermarket Motorcycle Seat Modification $179.99
Nate showed me a photo of a seat they'd done that was similar to what I was I hoping to have created: Fisher Seats - Aftermarket Suzuki Seats $179.99 - DR 200 350 650
First they cut the hump of the hard plastic pan out, and then riveted a new piece of plastic in to patch the hole, but a flat piece. Then they rebuilt the seat making it a little taller, a little wider, a little firmer, all with better foam for a big guy (6-2, 260). Re-used the original seat cover. It allows me to scoot back a ways and still be on good foam support and not on the ridge or hump, which is where my butt wanted to be all the time. Raises me up a bit for better leg room too. I have not had a chance yet to do any long rides, but I can tell already that it is an improvement. First time I get a chance to do some hours in it I will post an update.
Here are a few comparison photos:
I realize there is a thread with links to hundreds of seat-related posts here
http://www.stromtrooper.com/v-strom...9566-seats-q-all-you-could-ask-then-some.html
but didn't see anything about Fisher... might have missed it.
I bought a used Vee seat on this forum and sent it to Fisher Saddlebags & Seats in Idaho after talking a few times with Nate there. Fisher Seats - Custom Aftermarket Motorcycle Seat Modification $179.99
Nate showed me a photo of a seat they'd done that was similar to what I was I hoping to have created: Fisher Seats - Aftermarket Suzuki Seats $179.99 - DR 200 350 650
First they cut the hump of the hard plastic pan out, and then riveted a new piece of plastic in to patch the hole, but a flat piece. Then they rebuilt the seat making it a little taller, a little wider, a little firmer, all with better foam for a big guy (6-2, 260). Re-used the original seat cover. It allows me to scoot back a ways and still be on good foam support and not on the ridge or hump, which is where my butt wanted to be all the time. Raises me up a bit for better leg room too. I have not had a chance yet to do any long rides, but I can tell already that it is an improvement. First time I get a chance to do some hours in it I will post an update.
Here are a few comparison photos: