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DWJ Honda
08-11-2005, 01:24 PM
Am about to order a sargent seat for my brand spanking new 2005 ST.
I see there is a choice between GRIPTEX and CARBON FX. I definitely want something I will slide around on less . . . not sure which way to go.

Which did you get? Any guys have opportunity to see or ride both?

Also, does a red welt match the candy dark red nicely??

thanks, DWJ
Ken
08-11-2005, 01:39 PM
I went with the Carbon/FX. I'm told the Griptex allows less slippage but because the 'weave' is larger, is prone to accumulating more dust, dirt, etc and is not terrible easy to wash.
crazykz
08-11-2005, 01:39 PM
CarbonFX seems fine for me. GripTex is hard to clean but I'm sure it's less slippery than the CarbonFX although I don't think the CarbonFX is bad at all.

Curt
NormanPCN
08-11-2005, 02:28 PM
I have the Carbon F/X. I do not find it slippery at all in jeans or Cordura riding pants. I also prefer the subtle looks of the Carbon F/X.
HRCRob
08-11-2005, 02:43 PM
No issues what so ever. I move around on the seat quite a bit. It has a nice texture yet I can still adjust my position easily. Accumulates dirt no faster than the rest of the bike :rolleyes: 1000% better than OEM, which only lasted halfway through my first long ride.
Diggers1300
08-11-2005, 04:25 PM
I just ordered a Sargent with carbonFX and black welt (in stock for immediate shipping). I've been told by another liSTer that the A99 color from Sargent is a great match for the '05.
joema
08-11-2005, 04:52 PM
I see there is a choice between GRIPTEX and CARBON FX. I definitely want something I will slide around on less . . . not sure which way to go...

I have the GripTex version. It's way more slippery than the stock seat, at least with my Joe Rocket Phoenix pants. After a while the material scuffed in, plus I got used to it.

It's a great seat, much better than stock. However for textile riding gear if you want more grip I'd ironically recommend the CarbonFX material over GripTex.
texxter
08-11-2005, 05:15 PM
CarbonFX and black welt on an '05 - not slippery as far as I am concerned. Very happy with the seat.
Osibisa
08-11-2005, 05:31 PM
CarbonFX w/A99 welt. A very good look!!
AgSTreak
08-11-2005, 05:35 PM
CabonFX on mine too. I don't slip. :bow1: :03biker:
DWJ Honda
08-11-2005, 06:36 PM
CarbonFX w/A99 welt. A very good look!!

Any one with a picture of the A99 welt? Would love to see it before I order.

DWJ
Osibisa
08-13-2005, 07:35 AM
Hey DWJ,

I'll post a couple of pictures this afternoon for the group.