Found an R1150R to buy, have a SEAT question

[Ancon]

Found a good looking R1150R next state over, and the owner mentioned that it's got the low seat. Friend of mine had the low seat, I don't want the low seat.

My question; are higher seats easy to find? I've seen 'stock seats' for sale on fleabay, and C-list, but don't know if those are the 'low seats' or a higher seat. I'm only about 5'11" tall but want a medium/middle seat. Should I overlook this small detail.

Any advice? Thanks again.

[Bruce H]

My take would be that if the bike is otherwise what you want I'd buy it. the seat is something personal and getting a custom one will make all the difference. I wouldn't care what seat it came with, buy it.

[gongetya]

buy the bike then buy a sargent seat.

[kantuckid]

I would consider taking the seat pan to a good MC seat place & having it covered at height you want & have a gel insert put in it. There's a guy that does that. As it sits it is like new seat & a shame to take it apart but if your tall & long legs,well... Depending on inseam you could also use an Airhawk cushion? Also consider that the low seat is well over 30" tall so not low as with a cruiser bike.
FWIW,It is my bike in the questions above.

[Norske]

I'm a little shorter and just went back to the stock seat. You can buy my hardly used Sargent seat if you would like...let me know. Thanks.

[Frank1150r]

I have the stock seat that came with the bike, if your low seat is in very good shape, I would trade with you.
Frank

[DanH]

I'm five feet eleven as well and the stock seat works perfectly. Looks like you have someone who will swap with you. Get the bike, you'll love it.

[gregor]

As I said on another post, I'm over 6' 1" and am happy with the stock seat and can get both feet flat on the ground.

[davisyk]

Buy the bike. I bought an 02 r1150ra with low seat. Found a "high seat" off an 04 rockster for $70 on ebay over the winter. Fits perfect and I am 5 11. Still I would like to get some extra foam or gel foam in there for better long ride comfort. The bike came with an airhawk cusion . While it helps it's a little shifty under my fat a#$. Does anyone here know any websites of folks that do that kind of work (send in the seat) and add some extra layers. I assume the seat frame is different between the low seat and high seat. Seems that way when looking at them.

Dave

[kantuckid]

I use a sheepskin that velcro's to the low seat on any rides longer than a commute/couple of hours. No shifting & my butt is 69 yrs old & I had the "TMI" surgery too! I glued the "male side" of the stuff under the seat and the straps are on the skin. Rider had a reference to a guy that did the seat inlays with gel. I see seats like helmets-unless there some trying out you never know whats best.

[copterflier]

I'm a little shorter and just went back to the stock seat. You can buy my hardly used Sargent seat if you would like...let me know. Thanks.

I am interested in your Sargent seat. Please PM me your contact info.
Thanks
Charlie

[ekyang]

Just bought an '04 R1150R. How do I know if I have the low seat? Is there a particular identification code/marking?