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    Modding a Seat for Comfort

    Hi all!

    I've a 1999 Suzuki Samurai that I (sort of) inherited from my dad around 4 months back. I find it a flawless commute but for being very uncomfortable for trips longer than 20km. I am having a serious pain in the a$$ when I sit on a chair these days after riding. I'm only 21 and don't want to end up with Repetitive Strain Injury at this age.

    I need to do 2 solo trips of 35km each 5 days a week. Can someone suggest modifications that can be made to the bike to make it more comfortable for the rear ? Also where can I get cheap mods done in Bangalore ? I only want a mod for functionality.

    Thinking of attaching RE Classic front seat to the bike or something in that angle. Will it be effective ? And how expensive ? Also, can handlebar modifications make riding more comfortable ? I'm a large guy at 6' and 85kg, have long legs and a heavy build so suggest accordingly.
    Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.
    Tags: modificaiton, samurai, seat
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    • #3
      I would suggest, go to JC road and get a well cushioned seat cover. Should cost around 150. All other mods can be done in that place.
      2004 Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi - 26000 KM - Sold
      2012 Suzuki GS150R

      My travel blog: http://blogofharish.wordpress.com/category/bike-trips/

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      • #4
        Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
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        Originally posted by rharish90 View Post
        I would suggest, go to JC road and get a well cushioned seat cover. Should cost around 150. All other mods can be done in that place.
        Seat cover will not do because the problem is also with the seat being not broad enough and its shape.

        Any particular shop you know in JC Road who do these mods ? And what will be the pricing like ? I plan to attach RE Classic style springed single seat instead of the current seat.
        Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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        • #5
          Sorry bro. No clue on this. AFAIK the enfield seat is not a direct fit on the Samurai. Some jugaad needs to be done with welding and other stuff. You will also need to do something for the back seat then. Think about it. Try a nice seat cover. If its not comfortable then try the enfield seat or get a different bike. I am not sure what the price range will be. For that, you will have to go there and try.
          2004 Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi - 26000 KM - Sold
          2012 Suzuki GS150R

          My travel blog: http://blogofharish.wordpress.com/category/bike-trips/

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          • #6
            I don't mind the back seat being non-existent since all my trips on bike are solo.

            If its not a direct fit, is it possible to do minimal (read: low cost) work to get it to fit ?
            Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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            • #7
              Sorry bro I really wish I could help here but I do not have enough knowledge on this. Try hitting JC road and you will get all your answers.
              2004 Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi - 26000 KM - Sold
              2012 Suzuki GS150R

              My travel blog: http://blogofharish.wordpress.com/category/bike-trips/

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              • #8
                Originally posted by rharish90 View Post
                Sorry bro I really wish I could help here but I do not have enough knowledge on this. Try hitting JC road and you will get all your answers.
                Thanks for the reply. Went to JC Road today at around 1PM. Being a sunday, ALL of the seat shops were either closed or they were not in a position to do anything today.

                The shop that was open (but not in a position to do any work today) I asked about fixing a Bullet seat and he told me the chassis is too small for that. When I asked him if any alteration could be done to accommodate that seat, he asked me to come back tomorrow.

                Will check back again tomorrow afternoon. Lets see how things go
                Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                • #9
                  Ride quality of Suzuki Samurai and Max 100 were poor always, comparing to that of Splendors/CD100's of that time. I guess doing a seat modification will not be enough for you. If you are running on stock rear shock absorbers of Samurai, suggest changing it to Gas charged ones found on Pulsar,Hunk, GS150R, whichever fits for your Samurai. The gas shocks will not last long like conventional ones, but the ride quality is good.

                  Recently read about and RD 350 restored with Hunk's shocks doing duty at rear.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by SatSon View Post
                    Ride quality of Suzuki Samurai and Max 100 were poor always, comparing to that of Splendors/CD100's of that time. I guess doing a seat modification will not be enough for you. If you are running on stock rear shock absorbers of Samurai, suggest changing it to Gas charged ones found on Pulsar,Hunk, GS150R, whichever fits for your Samurai. The gas shocks will not last long like conventional ones, but the ride quality is good.

                    Recently read about and RD 350 restored with Hunk's shocks doing duty at rear.
                    Why didn't I think of that ?? Pulsar shocks even come cheap right ?

                    Any figures on price ???
                    Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by MHG View Post
                      Why didn't I think of that ?? Pulsar shocks even come cheap right ?

                      Any figures on price ???
                      Hunk shocks are bit expensive it seems, somewhere around 2500 for a pair.
                      But Pulsar shocks are cheap and IIRC they comes for around 1500 a pair, do check with your local spare dealer or Bajaj show room for the same.

                      Before that, you need to confirm if it is a direct fit for Samurai(I think it should be). I think the rear of the Samurai would be lifted a bit as they are longe shock absorbers.
                      I have seen Pulsar shocks on RX100/135.

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                      • #12
                        Sorry for being unable to update yesterday. Came through ridiculous traffic jams and was tired.

                        Found a shop near JC Road (at Minerva Circle) that did my seat for Rs. 700. Made the front part bigger, added lots of cushion and had a new cover specially stitched for this seat size.

                        So far feel slightly better but if the pain is completely gone I can only know after a week of use. Will confirm by this weekend

                        Now moving on to shock absorbers - the current ones are Gabriel Shock Absorbers and the sticker says designed for Samurai/Shogun. Asked around at JC Road about the hardness problem and I was asked to go for Gabriel shocks. Was told Pulsar shocks are a direct fit but those are harder than Gabriel. When I told I already have Gabriel he told me to go for Bajaj CT100 shocks. Decided to wait for some clarifications from this forum before going ahead with new shocks.

                        So guys, any idea what he said is it right or wrong ?
                        Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                        • #13
                          Since I have seen Pulsar shocks in many Yamaha's, I guess they shouldn't be so hard. Also they've soft/hard ajustments.
                          CT100 shocks are good. Also you can look for those of Splendor.

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                          • #14
                            Do Gabriel shocks support hard/soft adjustment ? I don't know how to check for it.
                            Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                            • #15
                              May be this could help...

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