GS450L Brat Style Seat Options

[Guest]

I have seen some nice fabricated seats for GS bikes but I was curious if anyone has purchased a brat style seat and installed with any success. More specifically, I am looking at the Dime City Cycles flat or upswept "brat" seats.

I plan on chopping the frame and adding a rear hoop. I also have no issues cutting/welding other frame components to make the seat fit, I am mainly looking for feedback on length and widths of aftermarket seats.

[potato potato]

Based on my measurements, the seat should fit.

I ordered one today so I will update this thread on my findings.

[Steve]

I guess we are left to look up "brat style seats" to see what you are talking about.

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[Steve]

OK, I Googled "brat style seat" and found some rather uncomfortable-looking, lightly-padded upholstered ... SLABS.








I guess I value my time in the saddle just a little to much to subject myself to any one of those.

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[JTGS850GL]

Those pics make my butt hurt.

[tkent02]

OK, I Googled "brat style seat" and found some rather uncomfortable-looking, lightly-padded upholstered ... SLABS.








I guess I value my time in the saddle just a little to much to subject myself to any one of those.

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I think it's supposed to look BadAss to the "My mom wouldn't let me have a tricycle" crowd.

The red one with those sh:tty Emgo shocks is really going to leave an impression.

[JTGS850GL]

Look how little space there is between the rear fender and the wheel. Not much suspension travel there!

[mmattockx]

I guess I value my time in the saddle just a little to much to subject myself to any one of those.

It depends on the foam used and how well it is designed. Lots of sport bikes don't have a lot more foam than that and can be quite comfortable if done right. If not done right then the rider will have a tough time making it to the next bar to show everyone how cool and hip he is.


Mark

[JJ]

OUCH! I can't imagine riding any of those for more than 15 minutes or so. Why anyone would replace a stock seat with something so hideous is far beyond me.

The hell with looking cool. I prefer to enjoy long rides through the foothills and mountains!

[tkent02]

That's just it. How many of these have you seen in nice pictures or on Craigslist, and how many have you seen out being ridden?

I have seen none on the road.

[gordinho80]

While not a "brat" seat, it is similar. Custom made. Its all in the padding used. Very comfortable. I've been on day long rides without any issues.

[potato potato]

Wow, did not expect to get bashed so hard for asking a question.

This is my second bike and I don't plan on riding it across country.

Moving forward I will save questions like this for a different forum.

[geol]

Ever see Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man? Harley said, "I would rather be dead than un-cool" bwhahahaha If you can look cool long enough to ride to the bar and park the thing, what is a little case of hemorrhoids?

[potato potato]

And the hits keep coming, awesome.

[Gorminrider]

haha. Try this, potato potato

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?235885-The-Official-GS-Brat-Tracker-Scrambler-thread&highlight=Brat

try a search for "Brat" too.
yes I'm a curmudgeon too but it's young people I hate! Seriously, just do a nice job and avoid cutting up the really good stock examples(save or sell the decent stock tanks seats sidecovers etc if you can) and I'll be glad you feisty whippersnappers are giving these new life (and keeping part suppliers making parts for ours too!)