pbbeck Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 On Monday, I rode up to Rocky Mayer's shop in Ojai. I left Long Beach at 6AM to make the 100-mile trek by 8AM. A few hours later I was sittin' pretty! This is my second Bill Mayer saddle. The fit and finish are top-notch, and the tailor made fit is perfect. As requested, the new saddle adds about 1/4 - 1/2 inch in height. Mounted in the low position, the seating position is perfect for me. In keeping with the KISS principle, I chose plain black vinyl over basketweave or leather. Aesthetically, the simplicity of it better matches the lines of the GT. Link to comment
Tapatio Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice, Rocky's gang made a pair of leather saddles for my RT 2 years ago and they are holding up great and more comfortable than ever. Great service at a resonable price. Enjoy! Link to comment
Jim Miller Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It looks nice! Glad it worked for you. I had a different experience with BMS myself. Link to comment
sqhunter Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 The saddles look great. I have been in contact with them about making me a saddle that will be confortable plus put me lower to the ground. They say they can do both. I wonder if anyone has any experience with their lower saddles. Link to comment
Tapatio Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 The saddles they made me are lower than stock. My inseam is 32" and they were able to get the seat low enough so that I am flat footed. Here's some pics of the seat, you'll notice that it is dipped more than pbbeck's. BMS Link to comment
pbbeck Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 I was actually on the verge of ordering a Sargent. My brother really likes the Sarge on his GT, but I would have needed to order a front and rear. With heat, that would have been >$800. I never ride two-up, so I was reluctant go that way. At the Long Beach Motorcycle Show, I was pleased to see Rocky exhibiting there. I took advantage of the 20% show discount he offered. Bottom line... my custom solo saddle with rear covered to match, came in at $370. That's a steal! On my 2005 RT, Rocky was able to achieve an effectively lower seat height by sculpting and contouring the forward edges of the seat. I don't recall it actually being lower, which is a good thing. Too low a saddle would further restrict leg room. On the GT, I was in the opposite situation. Ground reach was not an issue, but leg room was. I am glad I could get a slightly higher seat without losing ground reach. Link to comment
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