How to Shave Down Your Motorcycle Seat | Lower Your Seat

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @scottiverson7433
    @scottiverson7433 2 года назад +11

    I'm a tip toe'er , but I bought a gel pad for my seat the difference for my butt was 50 miles to 250miles between stops. Think I will integrate it with the seat. Thanks for the Idea.

  • @mnspeed1932
    @mnspeed1932 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great video. I did that to my Honda VTX1800. I added back memory foam back on top and then stapled the cover back on and rode it all the way from NC to Canada. No sore butt at all.

  • @chriswatson5962
    @chriswatson5962 Месяц назад +1

    Nice job. I may do this and add some memory foam if possible now that I can see my idea will work. Thanks bro

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  Месяц назад

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 🍻

  • @Land-Shark
    @Land-Shark 2 года назад +8

    Good job! I'm a fan of self-modded seats, especially lowering the seat height on tall bikes. That'll work nice for her with some lowered links and dropping the fork tubes to keep the steering angle more correct.

  • @flyingdronesproduction5141
    @flyingdronesproduction5141 Год назад +1

    I'm 5"9" and I'll do it on my 2021 Honda XR650l. Thank you for a job well done.

  • @JP1970
    @JP1970 2 года назад +9

    Yo, my man…I just bought the ergo easy reach seat….dang, you could have saved me $300! You have some serious skills and are a good dude. Your neighbor lady is lucky to have you around! 😜😎

    • @blackdog7275
      @blackdog7275 2 года назад

      How do you like your easy reach? Do you think it's worth the money?

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад +1

      Thanks you JP! I get persuaded with coconut macaroons 😂. I was lucky when buying my KLR used, it had a low profile Sargent seat installed…. I feel you on the aftermarket seat prices… a bit out of hand in my opinion.

  • @cybrnathan
    @cybrnathan 2 года назад +3

    Had to do the same thing myself. These bikes weren't made with anyone under 5'11" in mind lol. I used a cheap electric filet knife, worked really well.

  • @MrFatboyfun
    @MrFatboyfun Год назад +1

    Excellent video. Very soothing to watch

  • @Wind.Road.Therapy
    @Wind.Road.Therapy 2 года назад +4

    So looking forward to seeing Geri's journey, as I'm interested in possibly getting an ADV bike for future travels and I'm short, so all of your tricks and tips will come in handy.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Wind.Road.Therapy…. Might be able to get her on the bike in March.
      Winter 🥶 is making itself present here in CO

  • @bruces3613
    @bruces3613 2 года назад +1

    Good work and instruction

  • @ericroman9126
    @ericroman9126 3 месяца назад +1

    Hello. I might of missed it but didn't see a follow up video. How did the seat turn out?

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  3 месяца назад +1

      Geri sold the bike not long after I posted this. She still was not comfortable on the bike. The links and seat lowered it about 2"

  • @vanhowenstine4659
    @vanhowenstine4659 8 месяцев назад +1

    Best video I ever watched.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  8 месяцев назад

      We strive for excellence on the AT channel

  • @PurpleOnThree
    @PurpleOnThree 2 года назад +4

    Sheesh .. Watching, I thought you had lots of experience doing this! Looks great!

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад +1

      Thanks PO3, this really was my first attempt at something like this.
      Maybe give people some more confidence to DIY.

    • @PurpleOnThree
      @PurpleOnThree 2 года назад +1

      @@AdventureTomek absolutely!! Did you watch some videos first to see how to do it? RUclips is awesome for DIY tutorials!

  • @alfredopereira6884
    @alfredopereira6884 2 года назад +1

    Wow, great job, particularly given that this is your first try, gives me confidence to do this to my VFR800

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад

      Go for it! Just be patient and take your time

  • @MrLiesAngeles
    @MrLiesAngeles Год назад +1

    Great voice. Great confidence on your 1st time. Great video.

  • @MinnowMoto
    @MinnowMoto 2 года назад +4

    I feel that looked way easier that it was. lol Great share!

  • @county_bear9509
    @county_bear9509 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great demonstration. My corbin uses rivets instead of staples. I'm 5'4 on a fjr1300 and while it's fine with just me I want to flat foot when taking the gf. Have you ever done a riveted corbin seat? Did you use rivets to re-seat the cover?

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  7 месяцев назад +1

      Never worked on a riveted seat. Used staples
      Thanks for watching

  • @johnchargualaf6599
    @johnchargualaf6599 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video 👍. What grade sandpaper did you use I’ll be reshaping the foam not necessarily cut it down just reshaping. Tia….

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  9 месяцев назад

      180/240… you could probably even go finer then that.

  • @Davy-lf4cj
    @Davy-lf4cj Год назад +1

    Good work mate

  • @mauriciovega6769
    @mauriciovega6769 Год назад +1

    nice job!!!!

  • @saxophool
    @saxophool 2 месяца назад +1

    How do you keep the staples from going through the outside of the saddle?

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 месяца назад +1

      The are not very large, won’t go al the way through

    • @saxophool
      @saxophool 2 месяца назад +1

      @@AdventureTomek Is it a special stapler? I don't understand what makes the staple ends fold over the outside part of the seat. Thanks for your response.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 месяца назад +1

      @@saxophool the ends don’t fold. The staples are thick and stay in place.
      It’s a staple gun, I’m sure someone you known has one

  • @DeweyRides
    @DeweyRides 2 года назад +3

    I just had to comment that the knife in the thumbnail cracked me up. Nice job, I just bought a low seat for both of mine. Did you consider cutting it further down and adding 1/2" memory foam or something over the top to make it a bit more comfy? We all know factory dirt bike seats are like sitting on a 2x4.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад

      Trying to make the thumbnails more clickable…this may have the opposite effect lol… that’s not a bad idea… might try that in the future. Ended up ordering some lowering links… that will be the next step

    • @DeweyRides
      @DeweyRides 2 года назад +1

      @@AdventureTomek Well, you got me to click on it. Haha

  • @KrakensGarageandAdventures
    @KrakensGarageandAdventures 2 года назад +1

    Great job on the tips and tricks of customizing your set. Eric

  • @JenniferTopas
    @JenniferTopas 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job.

  • @larry68hd11
    @larry68hd11 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @SeatCoverWala7379
    @SeatCoverWala7379 3 месяца назад +1

    Amazing

  • @602North
    @602North 2 года назад +1

    Still loving the Corona neon! Good work Tom.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад

      Thanks 602 North… I really need a Modelo…

  • @JunkyardDadski
    @JunkyardDadski 2 года назад +4

    Great video! Some fear to go to this realm.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад +1

      It didn’t feel right cutting into a seat that survived so many years “2006”….. I was nervous myself.
      Have to go one more step, lowing links next.

  • @Robocoppat
    @Robocoppat 2 года назад +1

    Well what's the outcome on the seat situation??

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад

      It helped but not enough for her height.
      I purchased lowering links and installed those, now the bike is just right

    • @Robocoppat
      @Robocoppat 2 года назад

      @@AdventureTomek are they the same links that are for sale on eBay?

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад

      @@Robocoppat Devol is the brand I went with.
      You can find the install video as well on the channel.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад

      I’m not sure I ordered these off Amazon

  • @adildewji4322
    @adildewji4322 2 года назад +1

    Welldone

  • @blackdog7275
    @blackdog7275 2 года назад +4

    Yes! first like, first comment. I hate being short, on my KLR it's scary, gonna try this today, however I'm worried about the seat being less comfortable with the loss of padding.

    • @AdventureTomek
      @AdventureTomek  2 года назад +2

      Take a little bit at a time off… I was pushing down with my fist on the foam every once in awhile… get a feel if it’s not getting to firm.

    • @blackdog7275
      @blackdog7275 2 года назад +2

      @@AdventureTomek Getting a little worried I wont mess it up. I heard seat concepts lowered is very comfortable. I'll go that route just in case.... Thanks for the great content.

  • @lauraa.5346
    @lauraa.5346 4 месяца назад +1

    I want you as a neighbour!! 😅

  • @ricksarazin1379
    @ricksarazin1379 Год назад +4

    why anybody would want to sit on a less comfortable seat is beyond me

  • @FightBofA
    @FightBofA Год назад

    Not supposed to be able to reach the ground on a dirt bike