Modern Vespa

My GTS seat is not comfy at all for longer rides. What are my options? I'd really like to get a flat seat, like on the P200..one I can move around on if I want.

Everybody has said when I got my GTS that they were like riding an armchair. Thank god I'm not alone in thinking it is umcomfortable on a long run. However I have remedied this by sitting a bit further forward on the seat instead of having my arse jammed up against the slight back rest on the seat. Not perfect but a lot more comfortable

I find my GTS seat awful on longer rides. Tomorrow the Corbin I bought here in the classifieds is scheduled to be delivered. I've had Corbins on motorcycles and have been very satisfied. They seem well liked by GTS owners who have them so I am very anxious to try it out.

Yup, the one they put on the GT is much better (hee, hee, hee)

The GTS seat is fine for shorter rides but I too have a real problem with it on longer rides. When we had the seat done at pirate upholstery we had gel inserts added for MUCH more comfort. It was expensive but worth it for us.

I had a similar issue and found two remedies:

1. Lift your butt ever so slightly for a few seconds while you ride. You'll feel like you got a new butt.

2. I use a lamb fur pad strapped onto the seat. It allows for air circulation, is just the right amount slippery to move about on the seat for changing pressure points, without getting the pants puckering up on the non-glide seat material (but it is not too slippery to lose your position).

The best remedy is getting off once in a while.

There's my pad:

Get in touch with the Pirate http://www.pirateupholstery.com/Home.htm he made one for me...it's flat and it's comfortable. https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic24706?highlight=pirate+rules

I'm all for that, but that still doesn't solve my seat problem

I dumped mine after 200 miles! I found a Corbin here and it's much better. Were I to do it again I'd design a seat with Jay at Pirate upholstery.

I tried to slow down my mind but it is still fast.

I've what might be a crazy question:
Does the Pirate sell seats as well? In other words, can I order a whole customized GTS seat from him? The reason I ask is that if I send him my seat, then I am sans-scoot for the time it takes to finish the job.

Failing that, I suppose an option would be to buy a spare and send him that one.

OR...heheh: I buy a second ride so that I can ride while I wait for the newly upholstered seat.
8)

UPDATE:
[slaps forehead]
I found it, I found it! I never could find this link before, but I found it this time after 2 clicks??? Oy, my brain!!
http://www.pirateupholstery.com/Seat%20Exchange.htm

I second Pirate. The pad they put in it is great. If you go with them, get creative. They made me a seat that I will take with me if I ever get another bike.

Nope...you order what you want keep your old seat till he sends you your new seat and then you have the option of keeping your old seat along with the new or sending him your old seat and he reimburses you according to it's condition.

Which is better, a corbin seat or a pirate seat?

You have the answer....just look at your avitar

Tell me why, tell me why....

I just emailed the Pirate, arrrrr..LOL

The cafe racer style is the one I like, but I asked him if that could be changed to a more straight, pleated, bench, sort of like what the old Honda CB750's had. That, with the gel insert, I think would be the ticket.

What is it about the GTS seat that is uncomfortable? Is it the shape or the padding? I am about to get one, so I am curious.

Jay's the man, you'll be very pleased if he makes you a seat.

I'm sorry for resending the same pic again and again, but here's what Pirate did for me (in case you haven't seen it). Granted this is a GTV seat, they were able to modify it to correct the problem I had with sliding forward. Some, not all, have had the same problem. Pirate's extra padding corrected it for me and they made the applique for me as well.

I'm a big fan of their work. I don't know how Corbin seats compare. I'm sure they're equally as good. It's a matter of choice..

Where did you pick up the grills? I'd love some white ones.

After a 20 minute ride I felt like someone put Icy Hot in my jock strap

So this is a male problem, then? Any complaints from females?

I painted them red with plastic spray paint. It was a bit more work than I initially realized. I had to separate the front of the leg shield from the rear just to unscrew them. But if you do it, you won't be disappointed!

You're opening up a whole new debate there my friend

Yeah I am planning a whole black and white theme. I'd love to get a pirate black and white checkered seat.

I haven't had any yet!

Ah there's a man lying through his back teeth!!!!!!!

Nope! But, in all fairness, I haven't been in the loop for a long time..married.

REVIEW: Airhawk Motorcycle Seat Cushion (somewhere in the review section of this forum) I remember reading about it, haven't needed it. Just remember seeing it.

Has anyone used it?

I think you guys know what I meant. There are other women on this forum riding the GTS, right?

none for me. That said, I haven't ridden over 1 hour, yet.

I have the GTS250 seat on my GT200 and I have had no problems. I think the seat is very comfortable.

I'm a total newbie, but have been riding on hour + rides every night close to home, getting the feel for my new scoot.

I don't have any comfort issues with the GTS seat per se - the only issues I have is that it's too high (I'm 5'2"), but that's a separate issue altogether.

Try the AirHawk seat cushion. It make a HUGE difference in comfort, it's less expensive than a custom seat and you can move it from scooter to scooter. The Medium cruiser is the right size.

RL Motorcycles has the BEST PRICE I've seen. Here is a Link:

http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=AirHawk&subbcat=AirHawk_AirHawk_Motorcycle_Seat_Cushion&cart_id=1215693780.20491

Janine