Question - how to make R1 more comfortable?

[383roller]

Originally Posted by bosozoku

I think you're missing the point.

I think you're right

[dbduchene]

Originally Posted by elgranmajnifico

I really like all the options dennis thanks.

No Problem that is what we are all here for RIGHT
If you can afford it take a strong look at Sergeant seats. I have a friend that has a late model GSXR 1K that he has put the LSL risers on it and is very happy with it as a sport tour bike.

Denis

[Bandit12]

Originally Posted by elgranmajnifico

Hey Ray
I think I might go with the seca because I found a red 88 750 with some minor cosmetic work. I keep you posted and put up some Pics.

Can you post some pics of that bike? Also, check the registration or title. I'd bet is an 83 or older. I'm not sure, but I don't think Yamaha built the Seca 750 after 83 or 84. Steve might chime in here and verify that for us. I think the XJ Maxim was built up to @ 86 or so but the styling was different from the Seca even though both bikes shared the same drive line. The Seca was more of a standard and the Maxim was more cruiser style.


Ray

[elgranmajnifico]

Well guys I finally took care of one part of making my R1 a bit more comfortable. I found a guy who redid my seats with better foam and a heavy duty leather for 125. there really comfortable and I like the way they turned out.

[dbduchene]

Originally Posted by elgranmajnifico

Well guys I finally took care of one part of making my R1 a bit more comfortable. I found a guy who redid my seats with better foam and a heavy duty leather for 125. there really comfortable and I like the way they turned out.

Congrats and Good Deal now just take care of the bars and maybe find a way to maybe get her a back rest and you will have it licked

Denis D

[1sicv8]

Originally Posted by elgranmajnifico

I love My Yamaha R1 and I love riding with my girlfriend so how can I make my yamaha a little more comfortable for long distance riding with out breaking the bank.I know about the corbin seats but there has to be more than that. I would really appreciate any advice because the difference between a good ride and a bad ride is a sore butt and arms.

looks like people already covered the bar risers and such. here are the other things that come to find

sport touring windscreen.
http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sp...sptbks/539.htm

as for ur passenger. maybe buyin some Givi hard luggage, such as a tail bag. not surehow they mount to ur bike, but its something she could lean back on during straights and such. also provides some storage for other things ull need on the longer trips. just an idea

[stephenwc]

Originally Posted by bosozoku

Have your cake and eat it too...

Could work I suppose, but only if your bum gets so big that you provide your own cushion

Seriously though, I'm hoping for some good ideas as my bum (believe it or not) is a bit bony and hurts like hell after around 3 hours in the saddle.

Stephen

[matthewp]

Originally Posted by 1sicv8

as for ur passenger. maybe buyin some Givi hard luggage, such as a tail bag. not surehow they mount to ur bike, but its something she could lean back on during straights and such. also provides some storage for other things ull need on the longer trips. just an idea

Now, why would you do that to a perfectly good sportbike! Be careful with adding hard luggage as you may overload your rear subframe pretty easily. If you are looking, www.twistedthrottle.com has a great selection of Givi and SW Motech for very reasonable prices (relatively).

[02 Viffer]

Great suggestions everyone! Someone already beat me to the "sell it and get an FJR" suggestion

[Driftboat]

Originally Posted by elgranmajnifico

I love My Yamaha R1 and I love riding with my girlfriend so how can I make my yamaha a little more comfortable for long distance riding with out breaking the bank.I know about the corbin seats but there has to be more than that. I would really appreciate any advice because the difference between a good ride and a bad ride is a sore butt and arms.

ok this is what I do , when im on the road for I will take some time and release pressure off my arms by pulling my body up right and taking pressure off of my arms every 5miles , for my butt , shifting it front to back seems to help me for a mile or 2, then I keep asprin under my seat for the return trip.