Seat Recommendation

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  1. otari_99

    otari_99 New Member

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    #1 otari_99, Dec 17, 2024 at 1:31 AM
    Greetings All,

    I recently removed the King & Queen seat and passenger backrest from my '012 Bonneville and put the factory original seat back on.

    Wow! I forgot how hard that seat is, so I'm looking for a similar style comfy alternative.

    It appears these folks have some possibilities;

    https://www.saddlemen.com/motorcycle-seats/triumph/americano-cafe-classic

    https://www.omegaracer.com/triumph-bonneville-custom-seats/

    Thoughts? Recommendations?

    Note that two-up riding is not a requirement.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Samsgrandad

    Samsgrandad Senior Member

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    #2 Samsgrandad, Dec 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM
    During the time I had Bonnevilles the only seat that I found comfortable was the King and Queen seat.
    They may be fugly but they are comfy!! I think you will have to go a long way and spend to get a similar level of comfort. But it's all about personal preference so what may be comfy to one will be a pain to others.

    Best of luck with your quest!
     
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  3. otari_99

    otari_99 New Member

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    #3 otari_99, Dec 18, 2024 at 1:33 AM
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    Yeah, I agree with your assessment.

    I had correspondence today with 'Saddlemen' about their cafe option. It was indicated that it will be "...more comfortable than your stock seat, but it is a short range seat...".

    Perhaps I'll go ahead with that option and put the K&Q back on for longer distance use.

    Thanks!
     
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  4. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    #4 Mrs Visor, Dec 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
    You could have your factory one re-covered with extra padding added if you like the look. I had my Street Triple one done and it made a big difference.
     
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  5. otari_99

    otari_99 New Member

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    #5 otari_99, Dec 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
    Thanks for responding.

    Was the original cover reused?
     
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    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    #6 Mrs Visor, Dec 18, 2024 at 10:58 PM
    No, I opted for a different one.
     
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    otari_99 New Member

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    #7 otari_99, Dec 19, 2024 at 2:43 PM
    Okay, thanks.

    I've found a local shop (frankly, I'm surprised), but haven't settled yet on a cover.
     
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  8. Sir Trev

    Sir Trev Senior Member

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    #8 Sir Trev, Dec 19, 2024 at 5:44 PM
    Have you considered getting a gel pad added under the existing cover? I've adapted two previous bikes this way, one of them a '17 T100, and they both went from 60 mins max to all day comfy. Much cheaper than a branded K&Q or similar and you keep the stock look.
     
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  9. otari_99

    otari_99 New Member

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    #9 otari_99, Dec 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
    Interesting. I have not. I'll look into it.

    Thanks!
     
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