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Xywh
| Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 05:58 pm: |
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Kev5n24, do you have a picture of your tankbag on? I'd like to see how the straps mount. I want a tank bag - but I want it to come on/off super easily, as I don't want ride with it all of the time. Do you have a picture with it off? Are the straps "quick release?" |
Kev5n24
| Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 06:09 pm: |
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i hear ya xywh, getting my full on M license this Friday and i want to get out of here on a comfy ass seat!! Been riding for a year,.. just finally getting around to taking the driving part of the test though, ha.. Oh and Al, can you do something to the seat to make me ride slower? Got pulled over yesterday for 110 in a 55,.. with no license,.. i talked my way out of getting a single ticket though, an all time best for me i must say! No pics of the bag on,.. but ill work on it mayhaps. Getting the bag off to like go into a store is easy, for the tank bad i got (linked in 1st post) there are 3 clips and it pops off, 3 more clips and you can put the backpack straps on. but if you want to ride with it off, there is an under the bag anti slip thin pad type thing you would have to remove, but its got a nice velco way to do that actually now i realize, hmmm... yaaaa... and also, that pad is nice if you do take the bag, because i found you can flip it back over your seat, and if it rains your ass wont be wet, win win! I had a solar panel tank bag on once, and it got stolen, so real nice to now be able to take my shit with me, on my back no less,.. its comfy as a backpack too,.. the hydration bladder is nice here in the desert too. Also mo-comfy to lean on when you ride, so yes id totally recommend :-) (Message edited by kev5n24 on July 06, 2011) |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 09:55 am: |
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I've yet to get a response from the manufacturer on when I can get them the bike for the final fitment/drill fixture. But quite frankly, for the past couple weeks, I've been consumed by events that are WAY bigger for the future of American Sport Bike than this seat. Our OEM parts supply is in jeopardy, and our servers are STILL down, and when they'll be up is STILL uncertain. We haven't sold a single thing since last friday. As far as the seat making you ride slower, I'm afraid that feature hasn't been incorporated... |
Xb12randy
| Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 02:08 pm: |
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WOW That's not good AL. Good luck getting things sorted out |
Kev5n24
| Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 02:15 pm: |
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ya that sucks you havent sold anything,.. more then willing to give you a few hundred though if you've got any kind of comfier seat. kind of wish i would have bought from that guy that PM'ed me looking to sell his now, lol.. you, or anyone like him out there? |
Honolulu_blue_esq
| Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 05:52 pm: |
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Just making sure this thread doesn't go the place where I'll never be able to find it again, because I needs me that seat! |
Kev5n24
| Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 10:59 pm: |
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if he puts it here: http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-c atshow/xb9rseats.html ...ill post an update here right after i buy mine, :-) I have the page monitored for change, hehe |
Honolulu_blue_esq
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 09:17 am: |
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Kev: PM me before you post it so I can buy mine before the onslaught too :-) |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 08:09 pm: |
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Good news...The seat fit is finalized, fit at the front is improved a bit and ride reports are positive. I'm submitting orders for the first batch of seats now. There will be few different versions of them. When I get them in (at least 2 weeks minimum to get a bunch built),I'll take some photos and upload to the web site. Sorry it's taking so long, it isn't me. I've been pushing to get it all finished, but with all the emergencies of the past few weeks at American Sport Bike, I certainly wasn't bugging them as much as I could have been. Al |
Kev5n24
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:22 am: |
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Woohoo!! Dont worry Al, could be worse, it wont take as long as the NFL did to get shit done! :-) |
Honolulu_blue_esq
| Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 08:42 am: |
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My birthday was Sunday. That means my butt is another year older and needs this seat more now than it did yesterday. |
Devallx
| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 11:24 am: |
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Hows the progress coming Al? And I hope all your American Sport Bike emergencies got worked out. |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 02:34 pm: |
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I thought that 8 or more were going to arrive here monday or Tuesday, but they didn't. Not sure why. I've called several times and can only reach voice mail. Left messages, but haven't received a return phone call. I'll post up here when I get them and get some photos taken, with web links. Al |
Dhays1775
| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 04:58 pm: |
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I can't wait, the seat on mine is looking pretty rough. Hell, I'll pick up the seat the same day you get them!! I can't wait!!! |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 10:49 pm: |
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OK, they're finally here. I have a bunch of them, can certainly get more, first come, first served. Sorry the pictures aren't a bit better. Me, I prefer the Sport, but the Track-CF is a close second. If maximum comfort for max distance is the primary goal, then the Tech is the best choice.
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17323-SP.html
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17323-TH.html
) http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17323-TR.html
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17323-TRCF.html
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Jcjohnson33
| Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 11:32 pm: |
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And the seat pins I just received today ( thanks Al) and installed will still work? |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 12:05 am: |
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yup, recommended , in fact. Al |
Terrys1980
| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 12:14 am: |
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After sitting in the sun for an hour or so, which seat will stay the coolest? |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 12:40 am: |
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the one left under the towel... I have absolutely no idea. They're all black, they're all made of the same foam. The Tech seat has some memory foam in the pads on the top, and has the most "breathable" surface. Note that it also has the perineum channel, but the covering is stretched across it. The other three have a visible channel. |
Xywh
| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 11:09 am: |
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Ugh!!! You're kidding me. I just bought a new seat on Monday. |
Robissimo
| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 05:08 pm: |
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I've been waiting a year for these to become available and I think they look great. Thanks for doing this Al. I hope the revenue it generates will make the time and effort you've spent worth it. |
Dhays1775
| Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 09:58 pm: |
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I saw them last night and ordered one first thing this morning. Stoked!!! I'll post pictures after the install. Thanks again Al!!! |
Sl33py
| Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 08:51 pm: |
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AL - nice work. i remember seeing this in passing and totally forgot... Any pics on the bike profile (side) shot? How much additional height does it add for that cushion? I'm long legged so it all helps! Torn between the carbon and suede with the channel. where's the gel placed (forward, mid, back) and any added heat shielding? Mine can get HOT on the 25R! Thank you sir for giving us another option (or 4)! |
Georgehitch17
| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 11:34 am: |
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hmmm decisions decisions..... They all look so nice! |
Nitto12ss
| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 01:57 pm: |
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and just when I thought I was done throwing money into the bikes. Thanks Al. lol |
Hillis3
| Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 07:12 pm: |
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I just ordered a Track-CF. Can't wait to get it. Wahoo |
Xelerator
| Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 12:54 pm: |
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Are those built with OEM seat pan? Thanks, Chris |
Dhays1775
| Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 07:30 pm: |
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all new seat pan on these things. i also have the track cf. it is frickin awesome!!! i had the select seat before, and this one isn't even broken in yet! just one more top notch item from American Sport Bike. |
Sl33py
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 12:23 am: |
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Dhays - post pics please! that's one of two i really am thinking of getting! |
Terrys1980
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 08:10 am: |
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Sl33py - http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=32777&post=2110495#POST2110495 |
Dhays1775
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 12:37 pm: |
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Thanks Terry. You beat me to the punch. Lol |
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