So here is my old seat (It's on Ebay right now if anyone is interested). I replaced it because it was designed for a much shorter rider and I had to force my knees to bend enough to get my feet on the pegs. That effort caused two major problems. One, when your legs are folded up like that, and you have bad knees to begin with, the pain gets unbearable on long rides. Two, when your feet are forced up on the pegs they can be difficult to get off the pegs quickly, as in during a traffic stop. Here is the seat I replaced it with.
This seat is made by Diamond and I had looked at their seats when I was considering getting one made for me. The quality is excellent and its amazing how much the seat design affects the feel of the bike. The bike feels more agile and responsive and my knees where in heaven. At traffic lights the panic of not being able to get my foot off the peg was gone as it was now effortless. I got the seat off of Ebay and the transaction was flawless. The only draw back to this purchase was that it did not include a matching backrest. I called the folks at Diamond and they offered my a cover for a stock backrest that would match my seat perfectly for $50.00 dollars, how can you beat that? These guys are fantastic to deal with. Wondering where I went on my test ride?
Yes, I ended up at 4bucks...errr I mean Starbucks. Here is my signature Quad Caramel Cappuccino with 2 sweet and lows. If anyone has a non corporate entity that can make a quality espresso drink in the Wilkes Barre area PLEASE POST A COMMENT! and help me end my Starbuck addiction. I am so ashamed.... ;-)
I had mentioned in one of the Oldwing history posts about the speakers that came with the bike when I got it. Here is one of the front speakers. I know this is sort of out of place with this entry but I had the camera out in the garage so I figured I'd grab a shot of these disease riddled oddities. Pretty bad huh? Can you imagine what they sounded like?
In closing I offer you the following:
FREE TIBET!
Knowing the beautiful wheather you have been having and enjoying your new seat with out me I just thought I would let you know I have no ill feelings. you enjoy that bike with out me whenever you get the chance. It is looking good with the new seat. Can't wait for the new paint job.
Bear in mind that if your butt where here it would be planted in that seat...