General Information
Hybrid seat design combines SaddleGel interior, progressive density foam and a Gel Channel saddle to provide Adventure and Dual Sport riders with unparalleled comfort and control.
Saddlemen’s® Gel Channel (GC) technology (patent pending) seats incorporate a split piece of SaddleGel and a channel in the base foam to relieve seating pressure on the perineal area, increase blood flow, thus keeping the rider in the saddle longer.
Gel Channel seats offer high quality, durable construction and styling that’s as unique as it is functional.
The vinyl and rugged micro-fiber suede cover holds up to hard use while providing a superb blend of comfort and control (certain models feature a rugged gripper style cover).
Some seat applications, such as mid-sized Dual Sport motorcycles, have a standard foam design (no GC) with a gripper and vinyl cover better suited to rigorous riding.
Integrated bag/cargo mounting points on the pillion portion of the Adventure-class seat sets make it easy to attach Saddlemen’s® Adventure PACK luggage or other cargo.
Most mid-sized Dual Sport applications also include a luggage/cargo mounting strap set that installs or removes in seconds from the seat.
A solo rider-seat, rather than a full two-piece set, is available in some applications.
Most seats are also available in low-profile designs.
Specific Information
The height of the front portion of the seat mimics the original seat, but with a slightly longer cockpit and wider, contoured saddle for comfort.
A specially shaped seat nose has extra padding for comfort, yet is shaped to help the rider’s feet touch the ground better at stops.
The seat angle is revised to prevent the rider from being forced into the fuel tank.
Driver seat micro-fiber cover provides great balance between grip n’ slip for confinement control on or off-road.
Water wipes away from the seat and center GEL channel: dries in minutes.
Large GEL pads in the seat add extra comfort and act as a vibration damper during rough riding.
The rear section of the seat features a thicker, progressive density foam base and GEL for passenger comfort.
The pillion area is also stepped up higher than the original seat to provide a lumbar stop for the rider and to help improve the passenger’s view over the rider’s shoulder.
Pillion section gripper cover not only helps secure luggage or cargo, but adds passenger confidence by restricting unwanted movement or slipping.
Rugged, steel mounting hardware is pre-attached to seat; simply install the new saddle like the original seat
The gel-coated, marine grade fiberglass pan withstands the rigors of hard use.
Larger rubber pan bumpers guarantee vibration damping and long seat life.