Forums > Parts, Accessories & Gear > '07 K12 GT After-Market Seats; Anybody Tried One?

Mr. Hull, I understand that BMW has just come out with a new seat.  I sent you a PM on the tank bag and when I was looking for the thread on the tank bag, there was much discussion about this new seat.  I feel your pain.  Sort of.

jean

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jean

Hmm, interesting.  The only thing I heard was an alleged difference between 06 and 07 seats.  Also, I did read some observation that the unheated seats were more yielding/comfortable.  Frankly, I think the heated seat (for such a small support area) is kinda silly, but I have it, and thus, don't want to lose it to an after-market "upgrade."

I appreciate your tank bag insights;  I may followup with the dealer after I have embarassed myself adequately, this summer.

Ray

I like the heated seat, but I ride all year and am extremely cold natured.  I don't know about the other after market seats, but I'm pretty certain that you can keep the heat with the Rick Meyer (SP) seat. Also, I think that with the Meyer seat, you can get just the driver's seat.

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jean

I don't know about your bike specifically, but I have ridden on a few Corbins and I liked them.  They have a great website for picking exactly the seat you want, and you can usually just order the riders seat.  Usually have a choice of heat or no heat.  Good luck.    Kevin

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SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES .. . . THEY ARE NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT THEY STILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN YOU PUSH THEM DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS.

Asking for advice on after market seats is sometimes like asking about oil: it depends.

 I have used (and liked) seats from Sagent's, Corbin, and even EZ Berg. The one thing I have learned is that each offering for each bike is different. Each maker seems to have a different basic design (shape) for different model bikes, and each rider seems to have a different shape butt - so you would want to find a match to those shapes.

 For example: the Corbin I used on my '85 K100RT was a vastly different shape than the one I first used on my 03 R1150RT.  The Corbin saddle shape (that worked on my '75 R75/6) does not work well with me on the R1150RT, while the narrow Sargent's works great on it. Little things like the seat being too wide at the front can make your legs "too short" when stopping on unfriendly road surfaces.

  Most seat makers will build with different "foam" density for different weight riders. They realize that 100 pounds body weight can make a difference in their designs at the end of a long riding day. 

  Most can match front and rear seats.  As most now offer heated options.

  I finally ended up going to a rally, sitting on all the seats in the vendor area, then ordering the shape and "foam" that fit my bike / butt / body weight / leg legnth.

  The wrong seat can make a great bike a horror, and the right seat can make a nice bike great!

Don   

I had a Corbin on my last bike (Honda CBR) and absolutely loved it. I am waiting for Corbin to come out with one for the R-R as the stock seat is not conducive to all day rides. I just looked at the Corbin site and they do have a heated seat for the GT:

http://www.corbin.com/bmw/bmwk12gtfr.shtml

As soon as they come out with one for my bike, I'll be putting in an order.