02 ST1300 alternative seat

In Aug 2023 I did a 3,000 mile trip with the stock seat. I kept sliding forward and my twins were extremely uncomfortable being squeezed against the tank. I tried all three settings from low to high, this was not a solution. Does the Sargent seat stop you from sliding forward and upsetting the twins?
 
BurlingtonGene said:
In Aug 2023 I did a 3,000 mile trip with the stock seat. I kept sliding forward and my twins were extremely uncomfortable being squeezed against the tank. I tried all three settings from low to high, this was not a solution. Does the Sargent seat stop you from sliding forward and upsetting the twins?
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Did you try the front setting on high and the rear on low? That helps some.
 
Mellow said:
Did you try the front setting on high and the rear on low? That helps some.
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Yes, didn't really help. I ended up buying an Air Hawk inflatable seat cushion. It helped as I experimented with air pressure and cushion location but the problem was only reduced. I was riding with a friend on an 1800 cc Gold Wing and he had no seat problems at all. I'm prepared to buy a new seat but hope to have some confidence that I would feel a difference....
 
Gene, welcome to the forum.

If you look into previously-owned seats, note that there is not the Russel seat or the Sargent seat; most aftermarket seats are custom-made to suit the original purchaser, so height and horizontal fit vary.
 
As previously mentioned, "Like riding a Log" the stock seat is too high in the middle and you end up sitting on your crouch instead of your bum. Tried Air Hawk and a load of other things without any improvement.
So I butchered my seat and bought some memory foam & new seat cover from eBay - now I can ride this puppy all day without having to stop to ease the pain every 50 miles!

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No “one” seat works for everyone. Unfortunately, you have to invest in one to try it.
 
BurlingtonGene said:
In Aug 2023 I did a 3,000 mile trip with the stock seat. I kept sliding forward and my twins were extremely uncomfortable being squeezed against the tank. I tried all three settings from low to high, this was not a solution. Does the Sargent seat stop you from sliding forward and upsetting the twins?
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I replaced my Sargent with a Corbin and am fully satisfied. No more hot spots on the bum and it keeps me in place on the seat. but I'm heavy 250lbs so I need firmer foam
 
My RDL seats are comfortable, though they do not feel cushy. Even after some time, they simply do not draw attention to themselves.
 
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