For an inexpensive seat modification that works, try Spenser.....
I did a 1,200 mile weekend ride after owning my '05 ST1300 for about 4 months. That last 600 miles was pure torture!Been on ST's, 1100 & 1300, since 1997. Never had anything but a totally stock seat. I guess what you don't know, won't hurt you? I've done plenty of 1k mile days and don't plan on a new seat anytime soon. Riding a road bicycle regularly makes the ST seat feel just fine.
My butt would be ok on the stock, my biggest issue is that it leans me in to the grips and my wrists and palms take a beating. I can ride a bike leaned forward hard or I can ride straight up/back like a cruiser, but I cant do "in between" lol. I could cure that with risers I suppose and stick with the stock seat. The Corbin that is on it has a lot of wear so I suppose it is cheaper to do risers with the stock than spring for another corbinMass vs. seat for me: something around 260 these days and previously-owned RDL. (I am ~5'10", 31 inch inseam. The health charts and my doctors agree that I "should" weigh about 175-180...)
When I was a svelte 250 or so I was on a previously-owned Sargent, which was better (for me) than stock but still made me squirmy after a few hours, and the time interval between required breaks would diminish throughout the course of a day.
What's your opinion on the Laam? That's the way I'm thinking of going with my '01 ST1100.. I need to move my butt up and back.for me, the Sargent was great on the ST1300.. the Rick Mayer on the VStrom.. the Super Tenere got a Laam...
I lucked out and got a seat back when he just started, he used to do seats for Rick Mayer, and now it's hit or miss as to how soon you can get a seat done but hopefully getting better. The one on the Super Tenere has done many 1,000 mile days with no issues at all.. I wish the seat would transfer to the new Tracer.. lolWhat's your opinion on the Laam? That's the way I'm thinking of going with my '01 ST1100.. I need to move my butt up and back.
. . . But then again, too few to mention . . .Seats, I’ve tried a few.
You forgot MotorcycleDave'sWhat's your CURRENT Seat of Choice?
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Put the seat on the highest setting in the front and the middle setting in the back. You have to force the back setting a little but it will work.I find the stock seat pushes me forward because of the slope, and I am constantly having to lift and push back.
Bagster with gel packs is pretty OK, it was the only option available to me in France at the time. I can ride all day without any issue.Top Saddlery and Bagster might also have some representation...
Terry Adcox custom seats, had one on my Wee and now the Super T. I've had good luck with them, just not a quick turn-around for most seats.What's your CURRENT Seat of Choice?
Let me know if I need to add any...
I'm not aware of any seat settings on the 1100.Put the seat on the highest setting in the front and the middle setting in the back. You have to force the back setting a little but it will work.