seat - Saddlemen

snot · May 4th, 2015, 05:24 PM

Anyone have a Saddlemen seat? I am thinking about the chicane.

Alex · May 10th, 2015, 03:08 PM

@LittleRedNinjette has one. A few more folks in this thread as well.

antiant · May 10th, 2015, 04:12 PM

I got a Corbin for a really good deal and thought about Saddleman heavily before the buy. The Corbin significantly improved my ass from hurting compared to the stock seat. I got a chance to sit on the Saddleman Tech some months back, which was really comfy (ie: others have vouched for the Tech seat on "that other forum"). Needless to say, my Corbin will be going up for sale, when I get a chance to get one of those Tech seats from Saddleman. I saw a thread on ninjette that said Corbin seats are hard, but you never know how to call it because each butt is different. I am in the "Corbin seats are hard" category. Corbin does improve over stock, but for my needs, Saddleman is what I initially had my eyes on.

LittleRedNinjette · May 10th, 2015, 04:26 PM

I have the sport low. It's really comfortable for me and much better then stock. I could ride on it all day.

snot · May 10th, 2015, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

I have the sport low. It's really comfortable for me and much better then stock. I could ride on it all day.

Would that be the one that is 3/4 lower than stock?

snot · May 10th, 2015, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

I got a Corbin for a really good deal and thought about Saddleman heavily before the buy. The Corbin significantly improved my ass from hurting compared to the stock seat. I got a chance to sit on the Saddleman Tech some months back, which was really comfy (ie: others have vouched for the Tech seat on "that other forum"). Needless to say, my Corbin will be going up for sale, when I get a chance to get one of those Tech seats from Saddleman. I saw a thread on ninjette that said Corbin seats are hard, but you never know how to call it because each butt is different. I am in the "Corbin seats are hard" category. Corbin does improve over stock, but for my needs, Saddleman is what I initially had my eyes on.

I don't trust much from the other site.

I am concerned about gel and the bike sitting in the sun all day.

LittleRedNinjette · May 10th, 2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

Would that be the one that is 3/4 lower than stock?

Yup, it's a bit lower then stock. They have the regular sport too.

antiant · May 11th, 2015, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

I don't trust much from the other site.

I am concerned about gel and the bike sitting in the sun all day.

I understand. I loved the Tech seat myself, it made my bum happy. I wasn't initially going to get the Tech because the material looks different than their other seats, but now I am glad I had the opportunity to test it out. Anyways, I hope whatever you decide works for you.

reggae5 · June 10th, 2015, 11:21 AM

I replaced my stock seat at first with a Corbin

I could go a little bit longer in the saddle but I still wasn't satisfied so I sold it and bought one from a guy named Terry Adcox who sells on ebay. This is his seat for the 300

Now, for me at least with that set up I can go about 3 hours with no butt pain. BUT for my really long trips I throw my sheepskin covered AirHawk over the top of the seat and I can go for hours. It maybe over kill to some but I use my bike 90% of the time I am on the road. My car will sit for a couple weeks with out being used.

snot · June 10th, 2015, 06:54 PM

thanks for the info.

EsrTek · June 10th, 2015, 11:34 PM

I had a gel pad (kinda like his airhawk) and it does heat up in sun and from engine.
Got uncomfy too often so I got rid of it. (was great in winter, as it would keep heat from engine better) but other than that.. not great in TN summers!!

cadd · June 11th, 2015, 12:52 AM

What's the difference between the Tech vs Sport?

Also, how much does the Terry Adcox seat go for?

LittleRedNinjette · June 11th, 2015, 04:56 AM

The tech has more padding in the seat:

But it also raises you up, even the "low" seat.

Sport:

And the "low" is actually a bit lower. Good for us Hobbits.

reggae5 · June 11th, 2015, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

What's the difference between the Tech vs Sport?

Also, how much does the Terry Adcox seat go for?

I paid $175.00 and if I remember correctly that included shipping.

cadd · June 11th, 2015, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the info everyone!

Hmmmm. I may look into a Sport. I'll have to do a bit more research first.

That Tech....while may be functional for perineum relief...but from afar, it kinda looks like a saddle with STDs.

LittleRedNinjette · June 11th, 2015, 01:02 PM

I was thinking tumors.

If you're ever in the neighborhood you are more then welcome to check mine out.

snot · June 11th, 2015, 03:23 PM

the chicane is not a gel seat.

supersport · June 14th, 2015, 12:53 PM

I ordered a lower tech saddle man for my GF and it was actually thicker and higher than my stock. I had to go back and forth with them and a few pictures before they realize that the "lowered tech" version of their seat is actually higher than the oem seat.

It was advertise as lower than oem but that is just the company not double checking before putting out the correct information on their website. I got a full refund after weeks of back and forth and multiple phone calls talking to different people.

LittleRedNinjette · June 14th, 2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersport

I ordered a lower tech saddle man for my GF and it was actually thicker and higher than my stock. I had to go back and forth with them and a few pictures before they realize that the "lowered tech" version of their seat is actually higher than the oem seat.

It was advertise as lower than oem but that is just the company not double checking before putting out the correct information on their website. I got a full refund after weeks of back and forth and multiple phone calls talking to different people.

Had the same issue. What company did you order from?

supersport · June 14th, 2015, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Had the same issue. What company did you order from?

i order from the website saddlemen.com. But before i order i actually called and ask which seat gives the lowest seat height. They said either the sport lower or the tech lower. Then i ask well which one is lower and they said both is the same. Well what they told me on the phone is not true. After photos and lots of phone calls, they eventually admit they did not test it. They wasted my time. But at least they gave me a refund.

LittleRedNinjette · June 15th, 2015, 04:50 AM

Wow, i would have expected better from the manufacturer. I went through The Hub Companies. They gave me the same run around.

May 4th, 2015, 05:24 PM	#1
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May 10th, 2015, 03:08 PM	#2
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May 10th, 2015, 04:12 PM	#3
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	I got a Corbin for a really good deal and thought about Saddleman heavily before the buy. The Corbin significantly improved my ass from hurting compared to the stock seat. I got a chance to sit on the Saddleman Tech some months back, which was really comfy (ie: others have vouched for the Tech seat on "that other forum"). Needless to say, my Corbin will be going up for sale, when I get a chance to get one of those Tech seats from Saddleman. I saw a thread on ninjette that said Corbin seats are hard, but you never know how to call it because each butt is different. I am in the "Corbin seats are hard" category. Corbin does improve over stock, but for my needs, Saddleman is what I initially had my eyes on.
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May 10th, 2015, 04:26 PM	#4
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I have the sport low. It's really comfortable for me and much better then stock. I could ride on it all day. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...
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June 10th, 2015, 11:21 AM	#9
reggae5 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Crescent City Fl ( formerly Key West ) Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 92	I replaced my stock seat at first with a Corbin I could go a little bit longer in the saddle but I still wasn't satisfied so I sold it and bought one from a guy named Terry Adcox who sells on ebay. This is his seat for the 300 Now, for me at least with that set up I can go about 3 hours with no butt pain. BUT for my really long trips I throw my sheepskin covered AirHawk over the top of the seat and I can go for hours. It maybe over kill to some but I use my bike 90% of the time I am on the road. My car will sit for a couple weeks with out being used.
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June 10th, 2015, 06:54 PM	#10
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	thanks for the info. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

June 10th, 2015, 11:34 PM	#11
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	I had a gel pad (kinda like his airhawk) and it does heat up in sun and from engine. Got uncomfy too often so I got rid of it. (was great in winter, as it would keep heat from engine better) but other than that.. not great in TN summers!! __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

June 11th, 2015, 12:52 AM	#12
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	What's the difference between the Tech vs Sport? Also, how much does the Terry Adcox seat go for? __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

June 11th, 2015, 04:56 AM	#13
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	The tech has more padding in the seat: But it also raises you up, even the "low" seat. Sport: And the "low" is actually a bit lower. Good for us Hobbits. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...
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June 11th, 2015, 12:58 PM	#15
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Thanks for the info everyone! Hmmmm. I may look into a Sport. I'll have to do a bit more research first. That Tech....while may be functional for perineum relief...but from afar, it kinda looks like a saddle with STDs. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

June 11th, 2015, 01:02 PM	#16
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I was thinking tumors. If you're ever in the neighborhood you are more then welcome to check mine out. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

June 11th, 2015, 03:23 PM	#17
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	the chicane is not a gel seat. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

June 14th, 2015, 12:53 PM	#18
supersport ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 97	I ordered a lower tech saddle man for my GF and it was actually thicker and higher than my stock. I had to go back and forth with them and a few pictures before they realize that the "lowered tech" version of their seat is actually higher than the oem seat. It was advertise as lower than oem but that is just the company not double checking before putting out the correct information on their website. I got a full refund after weeks of back and forth and multiple phone calls talking to different people.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

June 15th, 2015, 04:50 AM	#21
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Wow, i would have expected better from the manufacturer. I went through The Hub Companies. They gave me the same run around. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

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