Tall seat for 2017+ CB1100

[dhubbard422_imp]

Hey all,

I've got an '18 CB1100RS. I'm 6'2" with a 33 inseam and I'd like to unfold my legs a bit. I'm coming up empty so far finding a solution I like.
Here's my stock seat:



What I really want is a K&H high seat, but they only make those for the 14L and 17L tanks with seams. For the seamless tanks, [url=https://store.kandh.co.jp/products/list?category_id=56]they only offer a MID seat.
I've emailed K&H directly, but they have declined to make a custom order.

I've emailed Mr Takashi at Samurider, and he says I could get the Ohkawa Works seat custom made 1" taller. This option is fairly expensive and would take over 2 months to get here. Cost is about $1000 CAD.


I've found Luimoto here in Canada that [url=https://www.luimoto.com/?c=1&my=637&p=1208]make a nice looking cover for the 17+ seats. I was thinking possibly they could make a custom cover with extra length on the sides, and I could add foam myself, or have a local upholster do the job? Rough estimate of $500 CAD for the whole job, plus I sacrifice my stock seat.

I could have a local shop modify my stock seat. Unknown cost and time frame, also the potential to not be done as nice. Again, this becomes my only seat.

I could have Sargent Cycle custom make a seat. Unknown cost, likely a longer time frame due to shipping. I sacrifice my stock seat, but the end result is probably pretty nice.

Finally, I've been poking around Yahoo Japan auctions and found a bunch of second hand K&H seats, as well as Daytona, and OEM Honda seats.
I could buy a backup 17+ seat and use it as my base for a custom seat, which means no downtime. Cost for a RS seat is about $450 CAD shipped, which is about $100 cheaper than new at the dealer.

Or I could buy a used K&H high seat for the '13-'16 bikes and have it modified slightly to fit my bike. Cost for these seats is around $600 CAD shipped.

My question is, does anyone know where the seats differ?
If the older seats are longer in front, I can peel back the cover, trim them down as needed and fold the excess back under and secure it. If they're not, it's not such an easy task to add material.
Anyone know?

I've seen a few threads relating to swapping the newer tank onto the older bikes, but not many people mention what happens to the seat fitment during this project.


Some threads I've looked into with some info I've found useful
[url=https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj4-fWag83vAhVWGs0KHW1dBsAQFjAAegQIBhAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcb1100forum.com%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3Ftid%3D12152&usg=AOvVaw021ixtULMoMXh1q0xEh7Cc] K&H High Seat for 2017 EX
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14035]Deluxe seat on a Standard
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15242]Tank interchange
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10544]2017 Gas Tank on a 2013?

An interesting side view of the 3 different tanks offered. Pictures from the K&H website.

Top left is the 14L tank, middle right is the 17L, and bottom left is the 17+ seamless tank.

I did have Sargent build a taller seat, basically a flat seat. I think it turned out quite well. I also installed a set of lowering foot pegs. That combo transformed my riding experience. An hour long ride that was literally a pain in the knees, is now pain free.

YMMV, but I found the work Sargent did to be quite good and affordable.
HTH, Don