Polyurethane leather pleated seat in black

[dmonkey]

I bought this polyurethane-leather seat for the pleated look with cord piping trim. Overall the seat height is a tiny bit lower, and the difference in shape as well as it having more grip than the stock seat keep you in place pretty well. With the stock seat in slick pants I got that uncomfortable feeling of sliding forward on a bike with no fuel tank between your knees.

Seat: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114497541750
Tools to install: socket wrench, 10mm socket

 

[ems70]

How is the padding? Similar to stock in density?

 

[G19Tony]

I bought this polyurethane-leather seat for the pleated look with cord piping trim. Overall the seat height is a tiny bit lower, and the difference in shape as well as it having more grip than the stock seat keep you in place pretty well. With the stock seat in slick pants I got that uncomfortable feeling of sliding forward on a bike with no fuel tank between your knees.

Seat: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114497541750
Tools to install: socket wrench, 10mm socket

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Which Hippo Hands are you using? I just sent a set back, because I couldn't get them to fit. Thanks.

 

[dmonkey]

The new seat's padding feels layered, like a thin soft layer over a more firm layer, while I feel the stock seat feels like the same medium density of foam material all the way through. So far I feel like the new seat is quite a bit more comfortable. I have a seat cover that I was using on the old seat to add a soft top layer, haven't had the desire to use it on the new seat yet but I'm keeping it in my Givi top case just in case I end up wanting it on a longer day of riding.

Seat Pad Solutions / Recommendations

The stock seat is hard compared to my preferred Triumph Comfort Seat on my Tiger Explorer. I want some additional cushion. What has everybody tried so far? I've been doing some looking, and some options I've found: 1. Regular sheepskin 2. Airhawk or China-Hawk (knock-off version) pad (11x11)...

hondatrail125.com

I had the same problem when testing the newer Hippo Hands on this bike as well as others. The ones I ended up using, that are in the photos, are the Rogue / 3M Reflective model which I bought around 2019. If you email Hippo Hands they have some older inventory on hand but not listed in their online store, so you might still be able to buy a pair.

 

[Finding Neutral]

Thank you for posting this seat information and detailed pictures. I've been hoping Corbin would release their version, but they said they are delayed due to not having access to a Trail125 to get their prototype created. Go figure.
I think the stock oem seat is way too hard for my liking. On a scale of 1-10 the oem seat being a 1, where would you rate this new aftermarket seat comfort level wise? Thanks again.

 

[dmonkey]

I would say that after 30 min of street riding or any bumpy riding with the stock seat being a 1, I'd rate this aftermarket replacement at a 4. It's certainly more comfortable, but not nearly as comfortable as a carved out Corbin, Mustang, or Saddlemen seat could be. I think all aftermarket seats will face ergonomic (and aesthetic) limitations with this bike since it's not a large seated cruiser, adv, or touring bike and you're sitting on it like it's a classic scooter. I think the backrest I have on my Givi 58L top box brings it up to a 6 for street riding, it's nice having some back support accessible during longer rides - off-road on my local terrain it's a bit too bouncy to lean back against comfortably.

 

[Finding Neutral]

Much thanks for sharing this seat information. I was going to send my OEM seat off to get redone professionally. But once the cost started getting close to a Corbin I said nevermind. I'm getting the vibe Corbin will be a long time. So I might just get a seat like yours during the interim. I really like the classic looks of your seat, moreso than the oem. What exhaust do you have? Your header pipe looks upgraded. Heres my girlfriend ...

 

[dmonkey]

Sharp setup, I dig the Yoshimura. My exhaust is the Special Parts Takegawa Sports Exhaust System, I like it as an upgrade from stock but now there are quite a few more attractive options on the market.

 

[Finding Neutral]

Thanks. I figured thats what you had going on, nice