JimsKnight Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Now I know the CBR 150 isn't the worst bike seat, but for long rides it does become a pain in the ass after 3 hours or so. So, has anyone attempted or fitted padding or the like to their machine? Did it work or is it just a case of grin and bear it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrathfultalon Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Now I know the CBR 150 isn't the worst bike seat, but for long rides it does become a pain in the ass after 3 hours or so.So, has anyone attempted or fitted padding or the like to their machine? Did it work or is it just a case of grin and bear it ? there are several custom seat shops state side that offer improved comfort with better foam, however the price can be prohibitive being in thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 get some memory foam added to the seat. a'lot of shops can do it.OR eat a bit more and pad ya arse out a bit Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 What you talkin' about, Willis? I rode lots of 12 hour days, back to back, and even three days in a row, on Japanese bikes from 400cc to 850cc, in the States. After steady driving on interstate highways at 100 kph, they were all uncomfortable after the first hour. I broke in my first CBR150 commuting on the superhighway, 35 minute trips. Two round trips to Mae Sai and one to Mae Hong Son, and all I got from it was a pulled back muscle, once. Without daring to discuss derriere design (I have a firm swimmer's bubble butt, if you must know ), I do not see a problem. But seat redesign should be readily available in Thailand for big, soft butts. Nothing personal, you understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 attach one the cushioned seats from those bars that don't allow smoking! (tons of shops around that can add foam to seats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well, I have no arse, so even being very boney I don't find the seat terribly bad. A bit narrow, but overall plenty cushy for me. I do however take frequent nicotine breaks. There's plenty of custom car shops around; as mentioned, try and find some of that memory foam and get them to put it under the stock material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Yes, I have done this. Worked a charm. A definate improvment but not a Corbin. Baht 300 for both the rider's seat and the pillion. Additional benefit was the extra padding on the pillion made it a better "stop". Also chose the anti-slip material which does not interfere with the rider repositioning himself while riding but the biggest benefit is for the pillion rider. The original is a smooth material. I'm a (very) infrequent pillion passenger and when I was on my friend's pillion seat, which is original, I was very aware how slippery it was. I felt bad for all the ladies who had ridden on my bike before I had it re-covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I am an occasional pillion rider, and basically have to jump up to get there. Thais would have to jump like a kangaroo if the seat were raised. And it is teensy, about half a cheek on either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidgtr Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Now I know the CBR 150 isn't the worst bike seat, but for long rides it does become a pain in the ass after 3 hours or so.So, has anyone attempted or fitted padding or the like to their machine? Did it work or is it just a case of grin and bear it ? Check out this shop used & recommended by the GT Riders TEE GAN BOH 80/2 Wualai Road. (Opposite Baan King Kaew orphange.) Tel: 053275069. Mobile: 0817966468 He's been doing a few Corbin style copies for some long distance Africa Twin riders, & the finished product is quite good. Part of the problem (apart from the overweight rider) with many bike seats is that after awhile (a few hours /X100 kms) the foam compresses on the sides & you end up sitting on the frame = O-U-C-H! I think you should try to build up the outer with stiffer foam & have less stiff foam in the middle. Sometimes you don't quite get it right, but for a few hundred baht each time, it's worth tweaking your finished product a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I am an occasional pillion rider, and basically have to jump up to get there. Thais would have to jump like a kangaroo if the seat were raised. And it is teensy, about half a cheek on either side. Ah, PB... First...the ladies are quite adept at stepping over using the passenger peg (not an option for a 75kg+ farang) Second...if their bottom is much bigger than the pillion seat, they would not be getting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Yes, I have done this.Worked a charm. A definate improvment but not a Corbin. Baht 300 for both the rider's seat and the pillion. Additional benefit was the extra padding on the pillion made it a better "stop". Also chose the anti-slip material which does not interfere with the rider repositioning himself while riding but the biggest benefit is for the pillion rider. The original is a smooth material. I'm a (very) infrequent pillion passenger and when I was on my friend's pillion seat, which is original, I was very aware how slippery it was. I felt bad for all the ladies who had ridden on my bike before I had it re-covered. Hey, could you explain a bit more about what "this" you did please? Sounds like you did more than just add foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Yes, I have done this.Worked a charm. A definate improvment but not a Corbin. Baht 300 for both the rider's seat and the pillion. Additional benefit was the extra padding on the pillion made it a better "stop". Also chose the anti-slip material which does not interfere with the rider repositioning himself while riding but the biggest benefit is for the pillion rider. The original is a smooth material. I'm a (very) infrequent pillion passenger and when I was on my friend's pillion seat, which is original, I was very aware how slippery it was. I felt bad for all the ladies who had ridden on my bike before I had it re-covered. Hey, could you explain a bit more about what "this" you did please? Sounds like you did more than just add foam. No, I only added more foam for a more comfortable ride. And chose a better cover material. Both seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidgtr Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 It's all in the foam if you follow the experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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