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Shawn Bedser

Shawn Bedser

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Well first longish run done, 998km now on the clock. Bike ran well, bit bumpy in front for some or other reason ( I must re check the tyre pressure, think the filling station gauge may be in accurate).........but, ah the seat. Was happy to see home after the two 260km runs. For once I am going to fork out some money and have the seat modified, I eventually didnt know how to sit anymore. Need some extra height, I saw a custom machine with a virtually flat /level seat ...thats my mission for now. Must say the sound of the engine at around 140 to 160km/h sounds like a aeroplane engine, fuel consumption around 16km/l.
 
Good for you!!
Bit atypical the bumpy front, indeed have a look at the tyre pressure. Do nót go lower than spec. as that will see it tram line.

Have a look at the OEM ´Homage seat pack´.
Several threads on it.
It is a bit higher and flatter, allowing for more seat choice and it is fairly easy to mount it a bit higher too.

At 140-160 though, I think the seating position is compromised by the air pressure on chest/head and you could do with a bikini fairing too.
 
Shawn Bedser said:
Well first longish run done, 998km now on the clock. Bike ran well, bit bumpy in front for some or other reason ( I must re check the tyre pressure, think the filling station gauge may be in accurate).........but, ah the seat. Was happy to see home after the two 260km runs. For once I am going to fork out some money and have the seat modified, I eventually didnt know how to sit anymore. Need some extra height, I saw a custom machine with a virtually flat /level seat ...thats my mission for now. Must say the sound of the engine at around 140 to 160km/h sounds like a aeroplane engine, fuel consumption around 16km/l.
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Awesome, that’s some fast riding! I personally need to stop and take a break every 2 hours or so and my breaks become more frequent the longer I’m riding.
 
Petrus said:
Good for you!!
Bit atypical the bumpy front, indeed have a look at the tyre pressure. Do nót go lower than spec. as that will see it tram line.

Have a look at the OEM ´Homage seat pack´.
Several threads on it.
It is a bit higher and flatter, allowing for more seat choice and it is fairly easy to mount it a bit higher too.

At 140-160 though, I think the seating position is compromised by the air pressure on chest/head and you could do with a bikini fairing too.
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Oddly enough never had any issues with the wind, most likely sitting higher will create some wind blast. I have ordered a Mito screen from Puig, hoping I don't create a turbulence problem. Time will tell, have also ordered a different seat from BMW.
 
Go for the weekender seat (mustang seats). The Puig windshield (and also the OEM) will generate buffeting, SAD BUT TRUE
 
Luis said:
Go for the weekender seat (mustang seats). The Puig windshield (and also the OEM) will generate buffeting, SAD BUT TRUE
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Got me a seat like this one, still need to test ride. Mustang " Solo" seat from BMW. Hopefully better than stock.
 

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