Taz wrote:How are you guys finding the seat on long journeys. It seems thin and hard but hopefully is more comfortable for trips.
I did 150 miles on the day i picked it up and had one stop. It was mainly riding on smaller country roads so at least couple hours in the seat at a time. I had no issues with the seat at all to be honest but others have said it is a bit uncomfy after an hour. The S seat is better than the X seat as it does not slope forward at an angle.
Some owners have been getting their seat modified by replacing some of the foam with a gel insert so the seat is not a deal killer really.
Taz wrote:How are you guys finding the seat on long journeys. It seems thin and hard but hopefully is more comfortable for trips.
Let me get back to you on that one. I have a 400+ mile trip planned for next tuesday, after which I will probably curse my ass, my bike and everything in the general area in private, whilst exhalting the virtues of said bike and seat on the internet.
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Someone's claiming over a hundred mpg - that can't be right?
Doubt it is right. My best so far is 81 mpg and my worst was my last tank which was just over 70mpg. However I thrashed it a lot and rode at high speeds a lot and to get 70mpg after riding like that is very good. If I dont thrash it like crazy but still ride briskly I can expect around 80 mpg. Only done 550 miles so expect the mpg could maybe get better after first service.
Did a 600 mile round trip with avg. speeds 75-85. Needs a bigger screen for sure if these are done frequently. 85-95 and you hunched over nice and tight to the fake tank, or your getting blown off. I see why the touring guys like heavy bikes! My worst tank of gas loaded up with gear doing ~90 with 20mph headwind was still ~70mpg.
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The mpg figures you guys are getting is making me 2nd-think my Silverwing. I've been getting 49mpg consistently, no matter how I drive.
I'll probably sell the Silverwing next year, and try to pick up a used NC700. I just have to convince my wife that sitting on the back of one is comfy.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Remember your g is smaller than ours
Your 49 is our 59.
The earlier Silverwings like yours drink more than the newer ones.
A Silverwing costs less than half what an NC costs, so you would have to do some massive miles to see any difference.
At least they will be smooth comfy miles.
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The integra has almost no storage compared to real maxi scooters and is designed for medium size riders. Too short and you will have difficulty putting feet on the ground and too tall and your knees hit the dash and the seat doesnt look easily modifiable. Nice pic of the X with luggage carriers!
Taz wrote:How are you guys finding the seat on long journeys. It seems thin and hard but hopefully is more comfortable for trips.
So, I just got back from my trip to the Schwarzwald, and let me tell you that my ass was sore after a day's riding! However, I'm inclined to say that I can't imagine my ass being any less sore with any other normal motorcycle seat. I remember my ass being similarly sore after being seated for similar stretches in ye ol' regular econobox, where the motorcycle has the advantage that you can stand up for a moment to relieve said soreness. I bet that a really A++ super nicely polstered seat stitched with angel hair will be more comfortable, with less ass-soreness as a result, but this one will suffice in the mean time.
