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custom seat by Mr. Ed's Moto
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custom seat by Mr. Ed's Moto
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Saw Ryan at Mr. Ed's Moto in Albany, Oregon.  www.mredsmoto.com

this on my 2014 std model.  no more monkey butt.

ribbed top for more retro look I think.  Also Ryan used red and gray thread to go with the red/gray pinstripes theme on the tank.

besides looking better, Ryan uses several foam types to re-do the seat foam to support more of ones butt so there are no pressure points under your sit bones either.

if you're in the neighborhood give Ryan a call if you're getting a sore butt on longer rides.

best to you,
tdbru


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09-12-2025, 10:05 PM
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RE: custom seat by Mr. Ed's Moto
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Very cool! I had a local upholsterer do something similar on my ‘13 seat and love it.

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09-13-2025, 07:32 AM
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That's really nice. Looks a lot like the much lauded K&H seats you can get from japan.


09-13-2025, 08:35 AM
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Very nice


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09-13-2025, 03:34 PM
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Beautiful. Real class.  Biker

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09-13-2025, 04:05 PM
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RE: custom seat by Mr. Ed's Moto
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Beautiful seat. I have always sat on whatever left the factory. This post makes me consider other possibilities. Does anyone on the Forum have an opinion regarding gel vs foam vs some hybrid combination for a seat? Sadly, I am woefully ignorant about seat comfort and durability. Thanks, David

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09-13-2025, 11:10 PM
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RE: custom seat by Mr. Ed's Moto
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David,
Depends upon the shop. Ryan has available several types/durometers of foam and adjusts them (cutting out and regluing in) according to your butt so it is truly a custom seat.  then he sews up a custom cover too.  I chose marine grade stuff due to the rain up here.  He does have leather of various kinds etc if that is what you prefer.
best to you,
tdbru


09-14-2025, 08:24 PM
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RE: custom seat by Mr. Ed's Moto
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Copy that and thanks for taking the time.I may use a custom seat to add to the reasons to fly into Oregon. But if you peal it back, it is really just about hanging out with some Forum folks and talking about CB1100s! Hope to see you soon and thanks for shining the light. For all my OEM inclinations, that seat picture you posted looks really, really, good. Smile David

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09-14-2025, 08:38 PM
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David,
I'd recommend riding up.  Ryan puts the bike in a chock to keep it up right.  He and I discussed what wasn't good for me for long rides on the seat (felt like sitting on a 6x6 after an hour).  then he took the seat off, pulled the old cover and went to work cutting out factory foam and adding new foam of different durometers.  all along the process he had me hopping on the bike for a sit and fit, discussing how if felt and support and such.  off and on, cut and glue, shape, optimize seating position, etc.  then when it felt good to me he made a new seat cover and put it all back together.  Takes about 3 to 4 hours to get it fit to your anatomy and how you sit on the seat.  Not sure that could be accomplished without having the bike there with you.  but give him a call if you want to do it through mail order process and see what he says.
best regards,
tdbru


09-20-2025, 09:21 AM
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