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Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« on: January 17, 2019, 09:30:02 PM »

Hi everybody !

I tried the FXS but i see two deal killers for me:
    - no case - this can be solved by adding a small adaptable topcase
    - awful seat - after 15' testing it I had a no-go from my wife, unless i can build or adapt a more comfortable seat.

Any idea to solve #2 ???
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2019, 12:45:35 AM »

It can be along and tedious search, but if you persevere and shop carefully, always keeping a close eye on the budget, new wives can be acquired.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2019, 12:52:10 AM »

Funny one. But the wife I have is so out of my league that I am afraid it wont work.

It can be along and tedious search, but if you persevere and shop carefully, always keeping a close eye on the budget, new wives can be acquired.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2019, 02:58:37 AM »

My solution for the hard seat was to install an Air Hawk seat pad.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2019, 03:03:21 AM »

Interesting. I did not know this existed. Does it work for enduro-like seats ?
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2019, 03:51:18 AM »

Thanks a lot, very interesting.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2019, 06:21:50 AM »

Here is how I solved this problem: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6czY3JqraAJQcFzE7
The seat is this one: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07DPNNPPG/
It is attached from the 4 cups in the corners, using bungee cord.
More info here: http://bit.ly/ma_Zero_FXS
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2019, 07:32:57 AM »

For what it's worth Zero sells a "dirt bike seat", I forget exactly what they call it but can get the part number if you like.  It's the flat, non-contoured seat from the 2013 model.  It has more padding and is a bit taller.  Drop on replacement, just has the old Zero logo.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2019, 12:41:36 PM »

Interessant ! le coussin a ventouse tient bien à l'arrière ? J'ai peur qu'il se décroche...

Here is how I solved this problem: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6czY3JqraAJQcFzE7
The seat is this one: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07DPNNPPG/
It is attached from the 4 cups in the corners, using bungee cord.
More info here: http://bit.ly/ma_Zero_FXS
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2019, 12:47:47 PM »

Interesting. How much does it cost - i can also have a made to order seat with added gel & padding for 200 euros...

For what it's worth Zero sells a "dirt bike seat", I forget exactly what they call it but can get the part number if you like.  It's the flat, non-contoured seat from the 2013 model.  It has more padding and is a bit taller.  Drop on replacement, just has the old Zero logo.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2019, 03:01:07 AM »

Interessant ! le coussin a ventouse tient bien à l'arrière ? J'ai peur qu'il se décroche...
Les ventouses ne tiennent pas du tout sur le relief de la selle. Je me sers des 4 ventouses les plus "dans les coins" pour y attacher un sandow noir vendu au mètre. Sur les photos tu peux voir les deux sandows de devant qui passent dans les trous de la partie qui relie les deux sacoches, et qui viennent ensuite se fixer sur deux vis que j'ai placées à travers les plaques d'Alupanel. Mais sur une moto "normale", on peut les accrocher où on veut. Les deux sandows de derrière se fixent sous le support du top case. Ces 4 sandows se terminent par des boucles ou des crochets que j'ai confectionnés. Je peux mettre ou enlever ce siège en moins de temps qu'il n'en faut pour le dire (juste accrocher les 4 extrémités des sandows aux endroits où elles se fixent). Si ca t'intéresse, à l'occasion je peux faire des photos plus détaillées.
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Re: Changing the seat of an FX /FXS for something more comfortable
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2019, 04:00:17 AM »

Merci. Je vais le commander. Je vais coudre une sangle dessus, ou une surface antidérapante
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