Seat question

[Neller393]

Hi Everyone…..This is my first post here although I’ve been checking out the forum for a while now. Two weeks ago I bought a R1200RT and I must say I’m thoroughly impressed with this bike, I like everything about it, my Ultra Classic will probably be finding a new home! Got an Autcom system installed and just need the GPS to get here to complete the total system, tested the Vstream windshield today and it does have some things better than the stock one. Probably greater than 50% of my riding is done two up! My wife’s first ride did not go well, her seat was hard and it slopes forward making her uncomfortable.

My question is, has anyone been into the rear seat, heated, on one of these things? It should not take a rocket scientist to change the contour and reupholster it, change the padding and eliminate the forward tilt. Where in the seat is the heating element, is it in the foam or under it? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[motoguy128]

The heating element is a thin film located just under the cover, over the foam.

[cccpastorjack]

Yup...he's correct and so are you! I had a local guy re-do my seat and he maintained the heater and the seat is AWESOME! Get it done for her and the results are amazing.

[RonKMiller]

I'm not a rocket scientist - just a lowly Commercial Pilot.

But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night! :D

While I certainly appreciate DIY'ers and the effort that goes into it, I am reminded of an old ad slogan from the 1960's (?) that went something like this:

"You can see us now, or you can see us later - but you WILL see us!"

GOOD LUCK. :rolleyes:

(Hmmm, maybe I should offer a DIY kit!)

[Neller393]

Thank you gentlemen, just looking for options!!

[switz]

I rode over to Rick Mayer, a painful journey at best even with occasional use of an Air Hawk seat pad, which was about 1,000 miles one way. In a few hours, he and his team reworked the rider seat, recovered the passenger seat, rider backrest, and tour pack back rest in matching leather. If I had wanted it done, the passenger seat could have been custom fitted as well.

I rode home with comfort because the entire backside was properly supported. It was a difference of night and day. :dance:

Rick will be out of town for a couple of weeks, but his office is open for scheduling either a mail in or ride in experience. Here is a link to his site.

http://www.homestead.com/prosites-rmcycle/index.html