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Vol4Life · 11-10-2012, 08:52 PM

and it is not as flush to the tank as the original seat. I can get my index finger in between the seat and the tank but is bolted in and stable. Can anyone tell me if this is the normal fit? Maybe it will get tighter to the tank as the rubber feet on bottom get broke in.

Pretty hard for a "gel" seat but I like that it keeps me from sliding around and I think it looks good.

Max55 · 11-10-2012, 09:06 PM

Mine sits snug to the tank on an 05.

Vol4Life · 11-10-2012, 09:24 PM

I can run my hands underneath the bottom on the sides but the front and rear are flush to the tank. I can't do that with the original.

Oh, and found a bolt to the frame missing underneath the seat! Dang, gotta go to Ace Hardware tomorrow!

BIGBIRD123 · 11-10-2012, 09:54 PM

They did this so that it would bother you so much that you really didn't notice that it really wasn't any more comfortable than the stock seat...

Max55 · 11-10-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vol4Life

I can run my hands underneath the bottom on the sides but the front and rear are flush to the tank. I can't do that with the original.

Oh, and found a bolt to the frame missing underneath the seat! Dang, gotta go to Ace Hardware tomorrow!

That's how it sits.

Max55 · 11-10-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGBIRD123

They did this so that it would bother you so much that you really didn't notice that it really wasn't any more comfortable than the stock seat...

Mine is much more comfortable than the stock seat.

BIGBIRD123 · 11-10-2012, 10:34 PM

I couldn't tell the difference...except in the Texas heat, the gel was MUCH hotter...

Vol4Life · 11-11-2012, 08:55 AM

Only rode about 30 mins yesterday so the jury is still out on the comfort. It does keep my arse in place, which was what I wanted. I have the removed the passenger seat so I would slide a bit on the original seat without the pillion butted up against it. Got a good deal and it looks good too! It's all about looking bada$$, right?

C50TinAB · 11-11-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vol4Life

It's all about looking bada$$, right?

Unless its parked or a garage queen no one is gonna see much of it anyway.

t-man403 · 11-11-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vol4Life

and it is not as flush to the tank as the original seat. I can get my index finger in between the seat and the tank but is bolted in and stable. Can anyone tell me if this is the normal fit? Maybe it will get tighter to the tank as the rubber feet on bottom get broke in.

Pretty hard for a "gel" seat but I like that it keeps me from sliding around and I think it looks good.

There is a plastic hook on the front of the seat that may not be inserted into position.
The seat is firm but gives better weight distribution due to how well it fits.
I have a pic here that shows how the front of the seat should sit .......best one I had hope it helps.

11-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 167 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	I bought a Suzuki Gel Seat for my 01 Vol and it is not as flush to the tank as the original seat. I can get my index finger in between the seat and the tank but is bolted in and stable. Can anyone tell me if this is the normal fit? Maybe it will get tighter to the tank as the rubber feet on bottom get broke in. Pretty hard for a "gel" seat but I like that it keeps me from sliding around and I think it looks good.

11-10-2012, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Max55 Senior VR Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 20 Thanked 200 Times in 166 Posts	Mine sits snug to the tank on an 05. __________________ The more I learn the less I know

11-10-2012, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 167 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	I can run my hands underneath the bottom on the sides but the front and rear are flush to the tank. I can't do that with the original. Oh, and found a bolt to the frame missing underneath the seat! Dang, gotta go to Ace Hardware tomorrow!

11-11-2012, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 167 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	Only rode about 30 mins yesterday so the jury is still out on the comfort. It does keep my arse in place, which was what I wanted. I have the removed the passenger seat so I would slide a bit on the original seat without the pillion butted up against it. Got a good deal and it looks good too! It's all about looking bada$$, right?

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