Versys seat

[moto_roller]

OK, I'm now trading in my KLR for a new Versys, but I've detected a potential problem.

It looks as though the stock seat could be too soft.

I'm wondering where to find a "stiffer" seat.

Your input, please!

[oldkawboy]

I had my stocker cut down and a firmer foam installed........it helped.
Dan

[august]

I went through the stock seat in a hurry, then had some work done on the stock seat. I had it flattened some and a little extra foam installed. That made a lot of difference.

I had a chance to buy a Corbin seat, and I say it is the best way to go. Expensive, yes, but at the end of an 8 hour day my keester is so happy.

Not everyone likes Corbin's. I had the Corbin flat on my KLR, and it made a believer out of me.I now have the Corbin on my Concours 1400 as well.

I haven't sat on one yet, but Sargent is also making a seat for the Versys and it looks really good. I have liked every Sargent seat I have ridden on other folks bikes.

I should have saved the 90 bucks I spent trying to remodel the stock seat and just gone to the Corbin or Sargent right off the bat.

My .02

[moto_roller]

I could go either way. There's a decent upholstery shop not far away. Then again, a custom seat is worth thinking about, too.

Other than that, I could add some saddlebags, and it looks like the Versys should be ready to go.

Thanks for your ideas!

[moto_roller]

Update:

I recently took delivery of my new, GREEN, '09 Versys, and rode it home in just slightly below freezing temperature.

And, although I had been worried about the stock seat being too soft, it so far seems to be just fine.

As my first impression, I like this bike!

[fasteddiecopeman]

If you find you slide forward on the stock seat, remove it and heighten the attachment point at the rear of the gas tank with longer bolts, some washers, and a piece of metal to be the higher "bridge". Mine's up 9/16", and I've done a few 10 hour+ days.
Ed

[istillwannaride]

I have owned my 09 Versys now for two days. I feel that I am sliding into the tank also. Butt checks burn in back trying to hold position. I am 6ft 3 and 235 lbs. 34 inch inseam. I believe I will try your bolt extension idea. Bike is still great.