am i alone here?

[5th_bike]

My commute is 50-55 minutes each way and sometimes my butt is a lttle stiff, like, its left cheek was a bit sleepy recently, upon arrival. And I'm 5'8" and 180 lbs, just a tad overweight.
But it isn't 'terribly' uncomfortable, just 'somewhat' uncomfortable. I would have appreciated if suzuki would not have inserted that weak foam - it pancakes in a minute - they should use something a little more sturdy. There must exist stronger foam rubber...

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by 5th_bike

I would have appreciated if suzuki would not have inserted that weak foam - it pancakes in a minute - they should use something a little more sturdy. There must exist stronger foam rubber...

This is a mystery to me. I am about the same size (weight) as you. I have heard others say the same thing about the foam but I have never experienced that. Quite to the contrary, I think the foam is too stiff, so that it doesn't conform to anything.

Guess I'm going to have to pay closer attention.

My "new" seat test will be somewhat delayed. I have to take it back to have some tucked material trimmed. It interferes with the front mount AND the latch. This may not bode well for the skill/experience of the guy that did it. More later.

Pictures will be forthcoming eventually but putting old and new side by side on the bench, there is only a slight difference in the shape. It may not show up in a picture.

[Water Warrior 2]

The seat is a price point seat on a price point bike. Suzuki has the same mind set as the other bike builders. Build a seat that will fit well enough to sell the product. No seat no matter how well made with quality materials will fit everyone. We all have a different butt. Weight, height, body build, fat, skinny, muscle tone all effect our comfort. That is why there is such a large aftermarket for seats. Lynda finds her seat very comfy. I on the other hand had to buy a Suzuki gel seat for the VStrom or park it after 15 minutes and get away from the extreme pain. For me the gel seat was a great option. The only other option was sell the bike.

[alanmcorcoran]

My longest ride to date has only been an hour or so, and the seat hasn't been an issue for me or my ass yet.

(Ass/seat stat's: Ass: I'm 5'11, currently ~165 lbs. I'm what you'd call in shape. Don't ask me to post a picture of it. Seat: brand new, stock)

Not sure if this is relevant, but I used to do a lot of (road) bicycle riding on semi-serious road bikes. Compared to a pricey bicycle seat, the GZ250 seat is like a LazyBoy. In the bicycling world, all of your upper body weight is supported by two small areas to either side of the, well.. you get the idea. It takes a hundred miles or so to develop a callus in those areas. Ironically, in bicycle land, the cushier the seat (they have nice, wide gel ones, too) the worse they are (ultimately) for your butt. On the other hand, all serious pedalers wear specially designed shorts that have built-in "Chamois" cushioning in the nether regions - maybe you guys just need some padded underwear. (Insert insider reference to Sarris, his pants and sensation he might have crapped them here...)

I will pass on some sage advice I got after I mentioned my knee was bothering me a third of the way through a 200 miler: "Just keep pedaling... pretty soon something else will hurt even more and you'll forget all about your knee." Not sure if this translates to the motorcycle/ass nexus, but it's words I've learned to live by.

-Alan.

[jonathan180iq]

another bicycle guy... welcome.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

"Just keep pedaling... pretty soon something else will hurt even more and you'll forget all about your knee." Not sure if this translates to the motorcycle/ass nexus, but it's words I've learned to live by.

We certainly HOPE it doesn't apply to motorcycles 'cause severe pain elsewhere usually indicates an abrupt end to a good ride!

I suspect that most of the folks who have seat trouble are NOT in good shape. I know that applies to me.

I tested my modified seat yesterday and it is only slightly better. Next to try it with the gel pad......but I think I will be looking for a sheep skin next.

[jonathan180iq]

You should probably use the whole sheep.

[Sarris]

Alan;

The crap in the pants quote that Patrick 777 uses refers to the feeling I had when I was trying to use a thick gel pad. Just wantes you to know it's not a bowel or personal hygene issue.

Jonathan;

I'm not sure how to take your "use the whole sheep" quote. I'm hoping you mean for padding!! 'Cause we all know how bad the GZ seat sucks.

LMAO

Sarris

[patrick_777]

I'm pretty sure we don't want him to ride it....unless that's his proclivity. In that case, more power to him.

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by Sarris

The crap in the pants quote that Patrick 777 uses refers to the feeling I had when I was trying to use a thick gel pad. Just wanted you to know it's not a bowel or personal hygiene issue.

Don't lie.

:neener: