Ray
I got a used late model Harley soft-tail seat for $80 and put it on my
Virago 250. It's more seat than bike, but it's feels better. I just had to
make 2 new brackets to fasten it down.
Gery
----- Original Message -----
From: "Raymond Parsons" <rayparsons@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Virago List" <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 7:00 PM
Subject: Pain in the butt? A status report
> Hello,
>
> Here's some input on the old problem with the Virago seat.
> I have an '85 700 with stock seat and it's pretty uncomfortable,
especially
> for my wife, on long trips.
>
> A while ago someone on the list suggested using the wooden-bead cushion
that
> was a big fad--supposedly loved by cab drivers--back in the 80's (?).
>
> I tried this out finally; I found one for 9.99 at Pep Boys. It fits
pretty
> well. Just drape it over the Virago seat and tie it down with the strings
> provided. There is a long narrow part, that was meant to go over the top
of
> a car seat. I just stuck it through the sissy bars, rolled it up, and put
a
> bungee strap around it.
>
> Took the bike out for about 100 miles today and I think seat comfort was
> alot better. It feels cooler too. (Temperature not "coolness" cuz it's
not
> exactly that....)
>
> I'll try it out tomorrow for a lot longer of a ride and see.
>
> Ray
>
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