skogs
'Theory' rider
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Post by skogs on Feb 28, 2010 13:30:40 GMT 1
Greetings,
Finally was able to get my new used NTV on the roaqd this weekend after a cold winter and although it ran really well and appears to offer a lot of potential I was a bit surprised by the seating position. The seat is so slippery that I constantly slide forward to the lowest point and the footpegs are also higher than they need to be. My last bike was a 1978 BMW R 80/7 and it had the most perfect seating position I've encountered yet. The seat was quite flat as well.
Has anyone else encountered this problem? I'm sure the pegs can be gotten used to, but it is surprising for a tourer. I suppose I could have the seat redone and put some less slippery material on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Once I get this seat issue ironed out the bike should be perfect. Handles really well and has a nice light feel to it. Just need to get some panniers for it at some point so I can take a few trips.
Regards,
Dave
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buckiemick
Ahh! Just passed their bike test
The price of freedom is vigilance !
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Post by buckiemick on Feb 28, 2010 14:09:37 GMT 1
Hi Dave ! www.amazon.co.uk/StayPut-non-slip-Fabric-183cm-Black/dp/B000X1JR9G/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1267362021&sr=8-18I use this non slip material for protecting my side panels when using throw over panniers and went out to my garage and wrapped a sheet of it over my bike seat and found it might just be what you are looking for. It`s the same stuff that funeral directors use on top of coffins to prevent floral tributes falling of in transit and is inexpensive. Another option is to purchase bike trousers that have an anti slip facility built into them ( I know there is probably a punch line lurking there somewhere but just can`t think of it at the mo... ;D ) |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 28, 2010 14:17:54 GMT 1
I had the same issue until I got used to the seat.
I also take lots of care to keep any polish off the seat as well now.
Better when I used leather trousers but as I say fine now.
Stick with it I suspect the problem will go away on its own.
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Post by Dave on Feb 28, 2010 14:55:05 GMT 1
Many thanks to those who replied. Will definitely try the sticky material. It looks alot like the table cloths the East Germans used to use in their Biergarten, so there must be tons of it around somewhere. As far as new pants, that's a possibility but I've got a pair of textile pants that are still in pretty good shape, and I've never been a big leather fan (no pun intended)! Happy riding!
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Post by McF on Feb 28, 2010 16:12:27 GMT 1
Hi Dave ! www.amazon.co.uk/StayPut-non-slip-Fabric-183cm-Black/dp/B000X1JR9G/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1267362021&sr=8-18I use this non slip material for protecting my side panels when using throw over panniers and went out to my garage and wrapped a sheet of it over my bike seat and found it might just be what you are looking for. It`s the same stuff that funeral directors use on top of coffins to prevent floral tributes falling of in transit and is inexpensive. Another option is to purchase bike trousers that have an anti slip facility built into them ( I know there is probably a punch line lurking there somewhere but just can't think of it at the mo... ;D ) Same as the stuff I used to line the drawers in my tool chest, but on Amazon it's cheaper (for 1.8m), although in machine Mart you do get nearly 4m. www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/hd1560-non-slip-drawer-linerIt's good stuff, but I suspect if you were using it on your seat, you would want to buy in bulk as it won't last long |
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Post by Jaz66 on Mar 1, 2010 2:33:15 GMT 1
Hi Skogs..  Have to agree about the pegs, as much as i enjoyed the bike i did use to get cramps around the hips, from the seating position,just getting old maybe, but i don't suffer as much on the rf, which is much sportier looking..so must be the bike... ;D ;D For the seat, can't say it bothered me, and like Rj says, it should settle down over time. If it does bother you too much, I would suggest you google 'Tony Archer' for a 'new' seat. he does do fantastic work and a Corbin type seat would be around £60, (this does mean you supplying seat to him for renovating. Maybe an alternative..gives you a choice of coverings. do a search on here and on google, it should throw up some pics and info. Glad to hear you got the bike back out and running around, may see you on one of our ride-outs this year. GvS and McF have plans for a European meet/ride out...  |
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skogs
'Theory' rider
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Post by skogs on Mar 1, 2010 11:19:16 GMT 1
Many thanks for all the suggestions. I'll let you know what I end up doing. Probably have to break down and get a new non-slip seat cover. Please let me know if you are anywhere near Berlin this summer!
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