I was thinking the same thing.....too much information.HotRodZilla wrote:I was with you till then. EwwwwwwOld Michael wrote:Smells great.clocklaw wrote:... loving the Laam....
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After deciding on a Laam seat on Monday, I gave Seth a call and was able to get a Ride-In appointment the very next morning. A quick check of the weather showed "unseasonably warm" for the next few days. Grabbed an overnite bag and out the door I went.
It's just under 200 miles from Lakeview, Or. to Redding, Calif. taking 395 South to 299 West. On the way down I stopped 3 times. First stop was Alturas to top off on gas (56 miles), the other two were each another ~50 some miles down the road and were to get the blood flowing in my seat again (stock Gen II seat.)
Next morning at 8:00 I was lucky enough to watch the artist at work, doing what he does so well, from start to finish. Very Impressive. About 3/4 of the way though, Seth asked me to sit on the yet unfinished seat and answer a few relevant questions, then a quick cut here, grind down there, and a small extra strip of padding here, etc., etc. and Voila!
On the ride back I only stopped once for gas. The seat was custom built to my specific build and needs and is unquestionably the most comfortable motorcycle seat I have ever experienced. An excellent "custom-made" seat for an awesome deal. Let's just say that the barter system is alive and well. Just sayin', nuff said...
Here's a close up of the Granite thread he suggested for the edges of the seat to subtly mesh with the Liquid Silver paint. "It's the little things that matter."
It's just under 200 miles from Lakeview, Or. to Redding, Calif. taking 395 South to 299 West. On the way down I stopped 3 times. First stop was Alturas to top off on gas (56 miles), the other two were each another ~50 some miles down the road and were to get the blood flowing in my seat again (stock Gen II seat.)
Next morning at 8:00 I was lucky enough to watch the artist at work, doing what he does so well, from start to finish. Very Impressive. About 3/4 of the way though, Seth asked me to sit on the yet unfinished seat and answer a few relevant questions, then a quick cut here, grind down there, and a small extra strip of padding here, etc., etc. and Voila!
On the ride back I only stopped once for gas. The seat was custom built to my specific build and needs and is unquestionably the most comfortable motorcycle seat I have ever experienced. An excellent "custom-made" seat for an awesome deal. Let's just say that the barter system is alive and well. Just sayin', nuff said...
Here's a close up of the Granite thread he suggested for the edges of the seat to subtly mesh with the Liquid Silver paint. "It's the little things that matter."
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Nice. Yours must have been one of the ride-in builds Seth said he had to do before mine. Can't wait to get mine back.
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Thanks, I forgot to mention the vinyl is a pattern called "Sharkskin". Durable and definitely no slipping on this stuff. Cleans up with a quick spray of Lemon Pledge.
Possibly, I did see a few other seats waiting on the bench. He's very fast and efficient, and was able to do mine from start to finish (remodel the front and recover the rear) in just over 2 hours, while carrying on friendly conversation with the 2 or 3 folks that were there. Shipping will take a 1000 times longer than it takes him to build a beautiful new seat.Yours must have been one of the ride-in builds Seth said he had to do before mine.
Hmmm... Alrighty then... well I guess "It's the little things that matter."Thanks, looking at your seat has given me great pleasure
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This is a desirable trait on a dirt bike, not so much on a street bike.retro wrote:Thanks, I forgot to mention the vinyl is a pattern called "Sharkskin". Durable and definitely no slipping on this stuff.
If you constantly sliding forward and nutting yourself on the tank, its a problem with the design of the seat. Not the cover.
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Depends on what you want.....Seth has pricing on the website.roknroe wrote:Price?
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Mine was under $300 for the front redesign/recovering and just the recovering (so it matches) on the rear seat.
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Mine was $383 for customization of both the front & rear with vinyl skin....awesome workmanship!
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I talked with Seth about doing my seat and he was very helpful and helped me make some good choices. I just need to pack mine up and mail to him.
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Another good ride this weekend on my Laam seat.......I sure was worn out after the ride on Saturday, my legs hurt, my back hurt.....but my butt didn't hurt!
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Jim put a Laam on his VFR over the winter. This'll be it's maiden voyage.
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I badly wanna send my stocker seats to him... cash-flow.... boooo
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kid over on the speed triple website put a laam on his bike and seems to really like it. i think i'll probably go this route once i figure out how to get wifey to stop spending all the moneys
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I just got my seat back from Seth last week. Nice looking seat. I went with vinyl and added heat to the front. I also had him work on the rear seat for my mrs. Just need weather to clear up so I can put so miles on it.
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Called Seth Friday, waiting for my call back so I can discuss . I've not heard any negatives on getting a Laam. Thanks everyone
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Anxiously waiting on my In-depth interview. Ain't ridin this no mo till I get new seat!
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