R18TC seat on R18 Classic

[synthlegend]

Well, i had to try it. No weekenders were for sale, but @Wolle had a TC seat for sale at a good price, so what the heck! Thought id give it a shot. Well guess what, with very very slight mod, the sucker fits! I like it. Feels about like the Weekender i used to have.

 

[maldini]

very nice, is this a bolt on with no customization?

 

[synthlegend]

very nice, is this a bolt on with no customization?

A very slight mod. The rear metal strip was a bit displaced (longer) than RClassic, so i had to make another attachment point. I used my rear rack. You could just relocate or shorten the TC seat strip alternatively.

 

[maldini]

Thanks for sharing, looks like a offset of approx 1cm. This look alot better value and even more comfy than BMW weekender/cross country seat. Think i gonna to try out your approach the name of comfort

 

[synthlegend]

I went for a ride of about 4 hours last weekend to try it out. I really liked it compared to the standard Classic seat. I was always sliding backwards and the pillon groove pushed into lower my back. The TC seat moved me a little forward and the lumbar support is nice in my case. I'm about 6'2 and the seating position feels better. I was worried my legs might feel a bit more cramped with moving forward, but it was ok. However, im used to riding K bikes with a slightly rear foot position. I like the change, was definitely a very affordable upgrade. Maybe could try a R18B seat as well. Not as cushy on the pillion part, but should be pretty close otherwise.

 

[kate_brett]

I’m the same height . B seat is good, TC is better.

 

[HUNTS]

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Well, i had to try it. No weekenders were for sale, but @Wolle had a TC seat for sale at a good price, so what the heck! Thought id give it a shot. Well guess what, with very very slight mod, the sucker fits! I like it. Feels about like the Weekender i used to have.View attachment 22341

That’s one big mutha screen!

 

[synthlegend]

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That’s one big mutha screen!

Yessiree! Im coming off K1200 and K1600. Got used to having great wind protection. Went after the biggest screen i could find. Clearview 21" with curve lip and + 3 inch width. Add fork deflectors and it does pretty darn good!