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[tobyker]

I'm thinking of putting a single seat on my 2007 350 Classic. However, I'm wondering if a combination of rear suspension and a sprung seat such as 200081 will be altogether too bouncy, though it would look the most 1950-ish. Failing that, I'm attracted to 91475 leather trials type, though the scrambles seat 91401 does look the prettiest, but is rather expensive (though cheaper that the s/s exhaust system I've just fitted!). Any ideas/comments?

[PeteF]

I don't find it too bouncy at all.

[apparently lucky eddie]

The sprung seat does look the dogs dangly bits but I found it bloody uncomfortable after just a few miles and I soon took it off again. The single seat fitted to the efi bullets is far more comfy but I don't know if it fits iron barrel bullets.

[John R]

Yes, I've just fitted one. Not too bouncy, but never mind the dog's, my dangly bits suffer and I hope the seat will wear in a bit. However, it looks good and I have relocated the battery (gel type) underneath it.No journeys are longer than a few miles here on Guernsey anyway.
Out of interest, I have fitted our hosts small carrier and the pillion saddle that fits to it. Mixed views here; as supplied, it had excessively long springs and my son complained of looking like Zebedee! however, our hosts graciously supplied shorter springs and it looks much better. However,it isn't the Quickly Detachable item I had hoped for and fitting and removing it is a bit of a fiddle. Our hosts say they may be taking another look at the method of fitting, which would be welcome.

[Exile]

I reckon it's the dog's b.........

Actually, I like the extra sptings under my arse.. makes for a really comfortable ride.

[ed.lazda]

I think the single sprung seat is very comfortable. The bike is probably more comfortable, for a given time in the saddle, than my Pan European was. Mind you, you don't get quite as many miles for your hours in the saddle.

[rustygman]

I fitted the same seat from our hosts 2 weeks ago. I found it comfortable enough on a weekend run and suspect over time it will take on the character of an old comfy chair. My main concern is I sit about 2 inches higher than the stock dual seat and I feel a little more on the bike than in the bike. If I don't get used to that I will try a seat off the efi models in a few months. Also keep in mind there is a fuse under the seat which if it were to blow would be a pain at the roadside to change (might relocate that one day) on the solo seat. Still nice to have the rack close behind and it looks great so glad I made the swap.

[Scalyback]

Hi Exile,



You parked Thumper at the end of the shortened Amager Helgoland road then?



still remember when it used to go to the old swimming deck! Glad to see there is a new one now!

[Exile]

Well spotted Scaly.. the new beach park is beginning to develop now. During the summer, on wednesday evenings, all the vintage bikes and cars in the area get together in a nearby car park.. Bring your own beer and butties..

[PeteF]

Eddie, they do take some getting used to. I very nearly took mine off again after the first ride but persevered and now find it very comfy.