Just got my new seat from Baldwin Motorbike Saddles and it is UNREAL! :headbang: I had previously posted here http://www.RiderForums.com/zr-7-accessories/80682-seat-upgrade-coming-suggestions.html about choosing a custom seat maker and could not be more pleased with Loren Mock's customer service and the results. I contacted him about five times via email to get information and ask questions; he always answered in the evening of the same day. I just sent him five pictures of me on the bike and an idea of what I wanted. He made a recommendation and I just went with what he said to do. I shipped my seat to arrive the day before my scheduled production date (May 8) and he shipped it out on Saturday, May 10. I received it back via UPS on May 14, so it was only gone a week total. I will say I was a little nervous about what it would look like and how it would feel, but it came back EXACTLY - no exaggeration - EXACTLY how I wanted it to look and feels BETTER than I thought it would. It's like you know you're sitting on a seat, but there's no "there" there, if you know what I mean. I'm very pleased and excited.
For reference, this is verbatim what I ordered, "2001 Kawasaki ZR-7s Custom Solo GT Saddle - Vinyl cover with black ostrich embossed rider's seating surface and black leather grain embossed vinyl for balance of saddle, with Black top stitching. Seat height +1" and riding position 1" to the rear. Gel insert and orthopedic memory foam in rider's position."
This is what I got:
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Now I paid for vinyl, but I can't believe this seat is not genuine leather AND ostrich. The feel of it is unbelievable and it even smells like real leather, like a brand new pair of Tony Lama ostrich boots! All of the stitching is perfect; I can't find one fray or flaw. My GT seat is is 17 inches across at the widest point and all of the 14 inch depth is usable because the seat is nearly flat- he took the forward slope out of the seat so I could stay away from the tank. Maybe from the pictures the slight relief in the center of the seat can be seen, which takes pressure off my middle. I like the last picture, which shows how the shape of the seat is a perfect complement to the tank.
Highly recommended. Plan on trying it out this weekend and will report back. I can already tell it was made for long distance, which is what I wanted. I will quote Ferris Bueller, "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up." :righton:
For reference, this is verbatim what I ordered, "2001 Kawasaki ZR-7s Custom Solo GT Saddle - Vinyl cover with black ostrich embossed rider's seating surface and black leather grain embossed vinyl for balance of saddle, with Black top stitching. Seat height +1" and riding position 1" to the rear. Gel insert and orthopedic memory foam in rider's position."
This is what I got:
Now I paid for vinyl, but I can't believe this seat is not genuine leather AND ostrich. The feel of it is unbelievable and it even smells like real leather, like a brand new pair of Tony Lama ostrich boots! All of the stitching is perfect; I can't find one fray or flaw. My GT seat is is 17 inches across at the widest point and all of the 14 inch depth is usable because the seat is nearly flat- he took the forward slope out of the seat so I could stay away from the tank. Maybe from the pictures the slight relief in the center of the seat can be seen, which takes pressure off my middle. I like the last picture, which shows how the shape of the seat is a perfect complement to the tank.
Highly recommended. Plan on trying it out this weekend and will report back. I can already tell it was made for long distance, which is what I wanted. I will quote Ferris Bueller, "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up." :righton:
