Replacement Seat

[LWesson]

I have a 2007 RSV and the drivers seat is not working for me.

After 50 or so miles, my hips are hurting, I'm developing monkeybutt, etc. But my wife loves her seat.

I've added a sheepskin pro pad to the drivers seat and that helps a lot, but still not comfortable for a long ride.

So I'm open to suggestions. Does anyone make replacement seats for the driver alone? I also already have a 3rd party drivers backrest and don't want to lose it.

Best Regards,

Leonard

[RedRider]

I might recommend the AirHawk seat cushion. It works for me.

RR

[flb_78]

you may wanna see if someone is local to you and borrow their seat. My bike came with the pillow top rider seat and I changed it out for the older style of seat, much more gooder than the pillow top for me. I just sank in the pillow seat and it felt like I was sitting on the frame.

[Freebird]

The only one I know of that makes a two piece seat is the Russell Daylong. I've never used one but many folks really like them. You might want to check them out at:

http://www.day-long.com/new_pages/yamaha.html

[Ruffy]

www.hartcoseats.com (http://www.hartcoseats.com)

They have 2 piece seats also for the RSV.

[JGorom]

Leonard,

I have a Corbin, that was made for the Yamaha. I have seen where some folks have traded or sold them (because they tend to be a hard seat) while others have traded or sold the Pillow Tops (because they tend to be too soft). You might want to see if a member or a dealer is in your area with the Corbin so you could try their seat and then proceed from their. Ebay often has after-market seats for sale for the Venture...so you could keep your eye open their as well.

Hope you find something that keeps the bottom side smiling! :)

[Ruffy]

The biggest problem with seating on a bike is finding one that fits you properly. When I bought my RSV it already had the Hartco seat on it and it fit me very nicely. I tried RSV's with the Corbin seat and I felt that it pushed me too far forward. Pillowtop was ok, but I didnt ride it for any large length of time. You really cant judge a seat until you have ridden in it for at least 500 miles in my opinion. Unfortunately, most seat mfg's dont have loaners..LOL. One size does NOT fit all.......

[LWesson]

Thanks for the info. I picked up a 99 RSV seat last night on ebay. It doesn't have the pillow top, so it's supposed to be a little harder than the one I have now.

If that doesn't work, I guess I'm on my way to having a custom one made. Ouch!!

Leonard

[venturejockey]

Here's a Corbin for someone.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corbin-Dual-Touring-Saddle-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture_W0QQitemZ140143395371QQihZ004QQcategoryZ35 566QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And another.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Deluxe-Seat-for-Royal-Star-Venture-by-Corbin_W0QQitemZ270149283535QQihZ017QQcategoryZ355 80QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[hig4s]

Thanks for the info. I picked up a 99 RSV seat last night on ebay. It doesn't have the pillow top, so it's supposed to be a little harder than the one I have now.

If that doesn't work, I guess I'm on my way to having a custom one made. Ouch!!

Leonard

If you go custom I recommend Rick Mayer,, www.homestead.com/prosites-rmcycle/index.html but you have to be patient, he can take a while..

I love the pillow top on my RSV, but had a Rick Mayer on my Kawasaki.. much firmer than that pillow top but still very comfortable.. Its biggest plus was no matter how far I rode, my behind only need about a 1/2 hour to recover,, with the stock Kaw seat it sometimes took days.

[Gary N.]

Leonard,

You may want to give Bead Rider, http://www.beadrider.com/ seat beads a try. They are a cheap alternative to the high price after market seats that are out there. As long as you don't mind what they look like. I found that they solved the problem for me.