Seat Height

[MJB]

Well I have just purchased my very first new bike and it’s the R1200R.
WOW….and I’m only 50……..

It coming with a lot of toys, but the decision I have to make is do I go with the high seat, or the low seat..

I’m 6’-1” tall and about 195 lbs
My pant leg is 34

I was thinking about the high seat, but reading a few of the posts, not sure now.
The bike comes with the standard sport windshield.
I don’t want to have a lot of wind, but I’m used to riding am old 750 Honda without a windshield…


Any suggestions? Low seat, high seat. The low seat will lower me, but will my knees stick up…
If I purchase a larger windshield, it will be a while.
Got to pay for this thing……and it’s going to be great….
Can’t wait.....

[TAG-Caver]

I'm 5'6" and I got the tall seat because I like a lot of legroom. I came off a DL1000 V-Strom which spoiled me with its roomy and comfortable riding position. I still had to get barbacks and a Suburban Machinery footpeg lowering kit so I could recapture the ergos of the V-Strom. I can't flatfoot with the high seat, but it's pretty close. I have no complaints about the tall seat for comfort, but I have yet to do a good all day ride due to the weather. I think you'll appreciate the extra legroom of the tall seat and you can always send it to Sargent to be redone if you need changes. Or get a sheepskin buttpad or Airhawk etc.

[JGP]

IMHO------well maybe not so humble. Do not get the low seat. I'm 5'10" with a 32 inch inseam and I have the middle seat, its fine, but, if I get a chance to horse swap for a tall version, let the swapping begin.

jgp

[deilenberger]

Given your inseam (and despite what people seem to think - HEIGHT means nothing for seat height) - get the high seat. If you're buying from a dealer (sounds like you are..) make a deal with them that you can swap the seat within ## days if it doesn't work out for you and if you keep the seat looking brand new. Can't see why a dealer would not agree..

[Caroanbill]

I have ducks' disease (a-hem too close to the ground) and use the low seat. Surprisingly comfortable - the high seat was very uncomfortable. An Airhawk eases long-day ache.

Knees - definitely an issue with the low seat. I added the Suburban Machinery page lowering kit in pre-delivery - solves teh knee issue for me: http://picasaweb.google.com.au/billstan ... 7446560322

[TWI]

I have the same measurements as you. (Errr, at least that you posted.)

The tall seat is the way to go. Until you get an aftermarket seat. I haven't posted about mine because I have yet to put enough miles on it. In either case, to keep your knees and hips happy I recommend a tall seat.

[NCGS]

Even with my short inseam (30"), I like the high (or is it the standard?) seat.

When I demo'd the bike, the bike I rode had a low seat on it, and with my bad knees I found my feet were a bit too close to my arse.

Since I bought my bike used, and since it came with a seat higher than the 'low' seat, I'm pretty happy with the level of comfort.

My confusion stems from the fact that I'm believing there are actually 3 seats - the low seat, a "standard" height seat, and a "high" seat. If that's not the case, then I assume the standard and high seats are the same.

[AllanCook]

Good luck and congratulations!

We're about the same size, and I'm pretty happy with the standard seat. I also find that the sport shield does an adequate job for most of my needs.

[deilenberger]

My confusion stems from the fact that I'm believing there are actually 3 seats - the low seat, a "standard" height seat, and a "high" seat. If that's not the case, then I assume the standard and high seats are the same.

There are three height seats..

[NeilS]

Does anyone know how to tell them apart without having them side-by-side?

[TWI]

Does anyone know how to tell them apart without having them side-by-side?

The stock number? It should be different, but I don't recall off the top of my head where it is on the seat.

[NeilS]

The part numbers are, of course, different. But AFAIK the numbers don't appear anywhere on the seats.