Cheap seat mod (free) :)

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:18 am

After I got used to it the seat hump almost didn't bother me, most of the time.
I just needed a little more room.
Like a half an inch or so.

Now it doesn't almost bother me as much.

Rode 400 miles this weekend and I don't remember thinking about the hump.

Actually I can't imagine no one else has done this yet but I haven't seen it on here so I thought I'd share.

~Cheap_Ride~ · Post by **~Cheap_Ride~** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:24 am

I have grown tired of the hump also, it just hits my ass in the wrong area. Like you said an inch would help a lot. I wanted a different seat so I ordered one. Today was the first ride after installing it last night and it makes a world of difference. It also solved the dreaded seat latch issue many have mentioned with the factory seat not wanting to latch without a bit of figiting.

Good cheap fix to your problem though. Simple and effective.

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:42 am

Does the hump now appear to be raised higher with the New set-back? Aaa....I don't know if I just made any sense

Could we please see an profile photo of your bike now? Cheers....Who woulda thunk? Clever fix indeed! Happy butt, Happy rider!

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:56 am

WhiteNoise wrote: Does the hump now appear to be raised higher with the New set-back? Aaa....I don't know if I just made any sense Could we please see an profile photo of your bike now? Cheers....Who woulda thunk? Clever fix indeed! Happy butt, Happy rider!

I know exactly what you're asking and I don't think it's noticeably higher than stock. The rising curve in the seat stops when it gets to the, ummm... round things that hurt your butt when you remove the hump. So the hump mounts at the same level as stock. If anything, the gap at the front of the hump is just a little (maybe 3mm) wider in the new location.

Here's the best picture I have of it at work...

skuuter · Post by **skuuter** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:04 pm

NICE implementation on a simple "freebie" idea.....

dustin91 · Post by **dustin91** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:29 pm

Lager, what trunk is that?

you you · Post by **you you** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:23 pm

Lagerhead wrote:
WhiteNoise wrote: Does the hump now appear to be raised higher with the New set-back? Aaa....I don't know if I just made any sense Could we please see an profile photo of your bike now? Cheers....Who woulda thunk? Clever fix indeed! Happy butt, Happy rider!
I know exactly what you're asking and I don't think it's noticeably higher than stock. The rising curve in the seat stops when it gets to the, ummm... round things that hurt your butt when you remove the hump. So the hump mounts at the same level as stock. If anything, the gap at the front of the hump is just a little (maybe 3mm) wider in the new location.

Here's the best picture I have of it at work...

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Nice topiary

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:28 pm

dustin91 wrote:Lager, what trunk is that?

Givi B33. (I Think)

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:38 pm

you you wrote: Nice topiary

The shrubs at Taco Bell or Steve's Leprechaun handle?

you you · Post by **you you** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:11 am

Lagerhead wrote:
you you wrote: Nice topiary
The shrubs at Taco Bell or Steve's Leprechaun handle?

Both

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:12 am

Excellent! The set back looks as if it never moved, very cool. Thanks for sharing the pic, you and your scoot match nicely....chinny, chin chin and all

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:13 pm

The other option I saw someone else do is take the vinyl off the seat hump and remove some foam then restaple the vinyl, but your way is simpler!

dustin91 · Post by **dustin91** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:20 pm

Lagerhead wrote:
dustin91 wrote:Lager, what trunk is that?
Givi B33. (I Think)

Awesome! That's the one the dealer is installing for me this week. Looks perfectly sized!

stryder123 · Post by **stryder123** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:39 pm

I have a weak back and after about an hour on my pcx150 it starts bothering me. I was wondering if anyone has ever removed the seat hump and used that location to mount a real backrest. I am not a craftsman so I would not be able to do it on my own but it seems like some aftermarket shop would take advantage of it. Has anyone seen one available?

Theboybilly · Post by **Theboybilly** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 5:38 pm

Why oh why won't Honda do something about the hump? So many people have issues with it. Just take it away completely.

you you · Post by **you you** » Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:28 pm

stryder123 wrote:I have a weak back and after about an hour on my pcx150 it starts bothering me. I was wondering if anyone has ever removed the seat hump and used that location to mount a real backrest. I am not a craftsman so I would not be able to do it on my own but it seems like some aftermarket shop would take advantage of it. Has anyone seen one available?

I agree. I'm surprised no-one has marketed something to fill, or make the most out of the space left by the hump

flavioguy · Post by **flavioguy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:16 pm

Lagerhead - excellent! I did the modification also and found that it gave me just that "scrunch" more space that I needed. Brilliant. Thanks.

Mgalutia88 · Post by **Mgalutia88** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:38 am

My only guess as to why there is no aftermarket back rest available for that mount point is the strength of the plastic there. It would be very easy to loan against it one time too many and crack the mounting point. Someone should price a new seat where the '14 model is available as a swap option as it went humpless.

Trekker85 · Post by **Trekker85** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:43 am

I have never really had a problem with the hump but just decided to have a go. Can't believe the difference such a small change makes. Much more comfortable.

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