Seat

carldickson · July 14th, 2012, 03:47 AM

I just got my 1199 this week and I love the new riding position, much more comfortable than my 749 but I wasn't expecting the seat to be soooo uncomfortable! I can't get hold of a comfit seat for 4 weeks.

Do you get use to it or does it soften up?

Love everything else about the bike besides the seat.....

mrmaloo32 · July 14th, 2012, 03:53 AM

there is a few threads on "seats" - go to search

i had comfort seat on for a while and found seat great but it does put pressure pressure on my wrists, so i went back to standard

deltav has covered his, waiting to see a picture

anyway go to search

cheers on your new bike !!

mrmaloo32 · July 14th, 2012, 03:55 AM

http://ducati1199.com/attachments/du...0_img_3878.jpg

carldickson · July 14th, 2012, 04:32 AM

Oh yeah there is. Big thread on it... Sorry missed that one.

But I read the whole thing and didn't read if the seat loosens up after a while, I.e gets softer....

WAfatboy · July 14th, 2012, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carldickson

Oh yeah there is. Big thread on it... Sorry missed that one.

But I read the whole thing and didn't read if the seat loosens up after a while, I.e gets softer....

Nope. Not in 1000km anyway, which is when I switched to comfort seat. Went back to stock for one day last week, hated it, actually put more pressure on wrists trying to keep myself from sliding forward.

DeltaIV · July 14th, 2012, 05:43 AM

Had mine recovered in a grippy material, made a big difference. Just feel more part of the bike and not a passenger slipping around the place, allows you to get on with the task of riding. Don't mind the feeling of the stock seat and didn't want the extra height of the racing or comfort seat.

2012DUCATI1199 · July 14th, 2012, 12:37 PM

Hold out for a comfort seat. Well worth it ! My ass was killing me. Actually had to make a rest stop because of it ! With the comfort seat , I could ride all day with out getting sore.

Keilaz · July 14th, 2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmaloo32

there is a few threads on "seats" - go to search

i had comfort seat on for a while and found seat great but it does put pressure pressure on my wrists, so i went back to standard

deltav has covered his, waiting to see a picture

anyway go to search

cheers on your new bike !!

Found the same issues with weight on the wrist. Really noticed it as I was riding around town. Going to try it again on a longer ride in the country, figure there will be more air flow over the bike taking some weight off the wrists.

TransNone13 · July 14th, 2012, 03:07 PM

The race seat is more comfortable than the stock one was lol.

Braintrash · July 14th, 2012, 11:41 PM

The race seat should be the stock one. I put it on mine, and the stock one is now boxed forever.

carldickson · July 15th, 2012, 12:02 AM

So, I'm confused

Should I get the comfit or race, is the race seat like the old 999/1098 seats?

Xbox · July 15th, 2012, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braintrash

The race seat should be the stock one. I put it on mine, and the stock one is now boxed forever.

Hey guys, does the Race seat have the same shape and height as the stocker?

Wallaroo · July 15th, 2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Xbox

Hey guys, does the Race seat have the same shape and height as the stocker?

No Xbox it is higher at the front.....I can take some pics of it if you would like ??

TransNone13 · July 15th, 2012, 06:17 AM

kensteele · July 15th, 2012, 09:56 AM

^qq why is your handstrap on the outside?

TransNone13 · July 15th, 2012, 10:01 AM

I do that when I'm bringing a baseball hat with me lol. I tuck the brim in there.

Gulf Coast · July 15th, 2012, 10:03 AM

Both the comfort and race seat raise height - right??

TransNone13 · July 15th, 2012, 10:05 AM

Yes

kensteele · July 15th, 2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TransNone13

I do that when I'm bringing a baseball hat with me lol. I tuck the brim in there.

cool, i never thought of using it for something other than a passenger (who doesn't use it anyway). thx.

Xbox · July 15th, 2012, 10:31 AM

I'm not sure about the increased profile tbh.

Would like something that offered more grip and a nicer look though.

July 14th, 2012, 03:47 AM	#1
carldickson Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: New Zealand Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Ducati 1199 :)	Seat I just got my 1199 this week and I love the new riding position, much more comfortable than my 749 but I wasn't expecting the seat to be soooo uncomfortable! I can't get hold of a comfit seat for 4 weeks. Do you get use to it or does it soften up? Love everything else about the bike besides the seat.....

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July 14th, 2012, 03:53 AM	#2
mrmaloo32 Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Australia Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Full Custom Victory Hammer, Arlen Ness Victory Vision,2007 R1, Husaberg 570,Ducati 1199 S	there is a few threads on "seats" - go to search i had comfort seat on for a while and found seat great but it does put pressure pressure on my wrists, so i went back to standard deltav has covered his, waiting to see a picture anyway go to search cheers on your new bike !!

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mrmaloo32 Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Australia Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Full Custom Victory Hammer, Arlen Ness Victory Vision,2007 R1, Husaberg 570,Ducati 1199 S	http://ducati1199.com/attachments/du...0_img_3878.jpg

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carldickson Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: New Zealand Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Ducati 1199 :)	Oh yeah there is. Big thread on it... Sorry missed that one. But I read the whole thing and didn't read if the seat loosens up after a while, I.e gets softer....

July 14th, 2012, 05:43 AM	#6
DeltaIV Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Australia Posts: 211 Thanks: 5	Had mine recovered in a grippy material, made a big difference. Just feel more part of the bike and not a passenger slipping around the place, allows you to get on with the task of riding. Don't mind the feeling of the stock seat and didn't want the extra height of the racing or comfort seat.

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2012DUCATI1199 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Central Florida Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 Panigale , Bitches !	Hold out for a comfort seat. Well worth it ! My ass was killing me. Actually had to make a rest stop because of it ! With the comfort seat , I could ride all day with out getting sore.

July 14th, 2012, 03:07 PM	#9
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 149	The race seat is more comfortable than the stock one was lol.

July 14th, 2012, 11:41 PM	#10
Braintrash Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Paris, France Posts: 321 Thanks: 0	The race seat should be the stock one. I put it on mine, and the stock one is now boxed forever.

July 15th, 2012, 12:02 AM	#11
carldickson Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: New Zealand Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Ducati 1199 :)	So, I'm confused Should I get the comfit or race, is the race seat like the old 999/1098 seats?

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TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 149

July 15th, 2012, 09:56 AM	#15
kensteele Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Overland Park, KS Posts: 425 Thanks: 29	^qq why is your handstrap on the outside?

July 15th, 2012, 10:01 AM	#16
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 149	I do that when I'm bringing a baseball hat with me lol. I tuck the brim in there.

July 15th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#17
Gulf Coast Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: East Bay Area, San Fran Posts: 272 Thanks: 3	Both the comfort and race seat raise height - right??

July 15th, 2012, 10:05 AM	#18
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 149	Yes

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Xbox Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: The Med Posts: 1,608 Thanks: 74 I Ride: 1199 Tric	I'm not sure about the increased profile tbh. Would like something that offered more grip and a nicer look though.