cabanza
Active member
Has anyone modified their Homage seat to add extra padding? I like my solo seat but it's a little hard on bumps. I've thought about adding an inch or two of padding. Thoughts?
Homage Seat Modification for more Padding?
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I've added a high quality lambswool seat cover with 20mm of gel. I intially tried no gel, then 10mm of gel then a second layer of gel (so 20mm).
I'm reasonably skinny (6ft and 12 stone) with a boney bum. The homage seat was a 45 minute seat for me.... mostly pressure points more so then shape or seat position. The 20mm of gel negated the pressure point and it is now a 90 minute seat.....
A nice thing about this approach is that I can add or remove the cover (1 minute, no tools) for the raw homage seat look... or if it is going to rain....
Also, i mounted my homage seat on raised bushes that give the seat more give.... about 1 inch.
I also run a +20mm wilbers shock that is much more compliant.
As far as my thoughts go.... order of seat comfort in my case is..... 1st shock, 2nd seat cover with gel and 3rd urethane bushes
Off course, one can just ride really fast on windy roads.... scaring yourself every now and again.... I don't think about my bum when doing that.
Other photos..
As an aside.... raising the seat an inch changed the riding position big time for me... plus adding 1" spacers to the bar risers.
I'm reasonably skinny (6ft and 12 stone) with a boney bum. The homage seat was a 45 minute seat for me.... mostly pressure points more so then shape or seat position. The 20mm of gel negated the pressure point and it is now a 90 minute seat.....
A nice thing about this approach is that I can add or remove the cover (1 minute, no tools) for the raw homage seat look... or if it is going to rain....
Also, i mounted my homage seat on raised bushes that give the seat more give.... about 1 inch.
I also run a +20mm wilbers shock that is much more compliant.
As far as my thoughts go.... order of seat comfort in my case is..... 1st shock, 2nd seat cover with gel and 3rd urethane bushes
Off course, one can just ride really fast on windy roads.... scaring yourself every now and again.... I don't think about my bum when doing that.
Other photos..
As an aside.... raising the seat an inch changed the riding position big time for me... plus adding 1" spacers to the bar risers.
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cabanza
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So is your padded seat removable?
Yes it is removable... is effectively fitted and two straps secure it underneath. I am surprised how good it is.... it doesn't move, even when sliding side to side to hang off in fast corners.... the gel also doesn't move. I also like the bare homage seat look.... so being removable was a requirement for me.
That is a very nice solution. I am happy with my standard Bagger seat but your approach definitely allows extra comfort and therefore extends the cruising distance one can endure. Give us something to think about. Thumbs up for me.
Would you consider making the seat cover for me?
I had it made by a local'ish lambswool seat cover maker (he'd made some sets for my cars), he is a business and made a pattern and would sell to you..... but, and it's is a big one, I live in the south of Australia.... I assume you are US based.... the $ would work in your favour, the postage not so much!
Smart move.
Thanks you are right it would be cost prohibitive, I will try a local shop
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Universal fit, but the cost isn’t crazy.
Thank you
Uka
New member
Got a link to the seat on Amazon?
You are right, not beautiful....but both sides of your bottom now have individual cushions ! Makes for a happy bottom.....
Uka
New member
Here is the link to the seat cushion I bought.
Cheers
https://www.amazon.ca/Motorcycle-Se...041-47b5-97c6-94bb55423374&pd_rd_i=B0C9HVMB2S
Cheers
https://www.amazon.ca/Motorcycle-Se...041-47b5-97c6-94bb55423374&pd_rd_i=B0C9HVMB2S