LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SIT DOWN

from Florida Trail Riders - January 2022

WATERMELON BASH HARE SCRAMBLE REVIEW

by Keith Finnerty

Well we all know that riding Dirt Bikes is not the place to sit down. But I know there are many of you that are just like myself and find it very necessary to use the seats that the manufacturers gave us! I recently purchased a new to me KTM two stroke that I was very excited to go try. Being of a certain age and ability with limited time it was almost a month before I got to ride. The first outing was so positive; the new bike was such a big change from my old faithful friend! The new bike was much younger and possessed lots of fresh upgrades that the old friend was just not willing to try out. The new bike even had a Rekluse Clutch that promised not to stall or lug even if I tried to do either.

The new steed seemed to have a very bright fresh appearance. “Bold New Graphics” and plastic that just could not be put on my old friend made for a sexy appearance that demanded attention. One Item that usually catches my eye was the high-end aftermarket seat. This one was a Total Seat Concepts model that looked very cool! I can tell you I thought it was destiny that we were able to get together.

The first date took a bit for each of us to warm up to the other but soon we were feeling right at home. The bikes power delivery and suspension were way above my old bike and the desire to go do it again and again first ride I completely ignored the slight irritation of saddle soreness and wrote it off as just needing to get back to riding again. Since my Rides seem to come along a little more infrequently then in my younger days, it was a while before I noticed a problem. Four or five events we were together and I noticed that not only was my skin and tuches bothered by our time together, The highly protective riding pants I wore had suffered irreversible damage!!

Close inspection of the seat material and a complete unfamiliarity of the new coverings prompted me to contact the local seat guru for advice. Seat Concepts had two simple answers … This particular seat is the most “aggressive” they have. It is designed for maximum grip for control and is not designed for leisure and comfort. I could or should stand more and use the grip feature in tight corners. Or try a different seat!

So, with a little direction and approval from my new friend we went looking for something we would both enjoy! Seat Concepts had many different choices offering things neither of us had thought we needed or wanted.

With some gentle encouragement and putting our fears behind us we found something that worked for us both. Sleek black hand stitching made my new friend feel proud and happy and a wide area with extra padded cushion kept me ready to ride in the seated position I prefer. Both of us are very happy now.

I look forward to seeing you all on the trails if you come up behind me and whistle, I know you will have noticed my great Seat Concepts Seat.