2009 FJR AE Seat

Rambler · Apr 23, 2014

2009 1300AE will be my first FJR. Can't wait to get on that FJR Saddle. Talking of which....

Is the stock seat 'long-ride' friendly?

I have a AirHawk R Cushion. Wondering if it will be useful on the FJR.

~ RJ

Spud · Apr 23, 2014

Most people say no. I'm nearing 50K on my stock seat. I use a beadrider when it's hot. Most of my trips I do 4-600 mile days, so give it a chance before you spend a bunch of money on a replacement.

BkerChuck · Apr 23, 2014

I did 2 LD rallies last year on a stock seat. Both in the 1k to 1.2k miles over 24 hour period range. I found that if you can ride with the seat in the high position that helps a lot. I've also upgraded to a Laam custom seat for this year though.

Lauren_TK · Apr 23, 2014

Your Airhawk will help you get extra mileage out of your stock seat. Custom seats are often better. The stock seat isn't great, but it doesn't suck as hard as some other stock seats.

Each ass is different, so I recommend going with what you have, and if your ass isn't happy, then get a custom seat.

Allen_C · Apr 23, 2014

Lauren_TK said:
Your Airhawk will help you get extra mileage out of your stock seat. Custom seats are often better. The stock seat isn't great, but it doesn't suck as hard as some other stock seats.
Each ass is different, so I recommend going with what you have, and if your ass isn't happy, then get a custom seat.

You said "ass" twice!