K&H Tall Seat

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The following are my impressions of the [url=http://www.samurider.com/?p=13103]KandH Hi seat I purchased from samurider.com on June 22nd. The seat arrived on July 24th.

Model: HI Double Sheet B Tuck 2 (S-1102BT2)
Standard black leather, tandem strap, red stitching on all lines.

Cost: $700 (shipped)
It's a very expensive seat, but you're paying for high quality materials assembled entirely by the hands of skilled laborers in a first world nation. I'm experiencing zero buyer's remorse

Quality: Exceptional
I can't find anything about the build quality of the seat that I dislike. High quality leather, stiching is perfect...The attention to detail, even on the underside of the seat is second to none. The seat fits more securely to the bike than the stock seat. There's a steel tounge in the front and a metal hook in the back, that's it. I had no problem attaching and removing the seat with my tandem grip installed. This was a little trickier with the stock seat.

Comfort: Excellent
The seat feels slightly more firm than the stock seat but is more comfortable to my sit bones since it's slightly wider. After a 2 hour ride, I have no fatigue in my rear. I didn't feel like I was sliding forward at all. My tailbone used to be sore post-ride but I feel none of that pain after today's ride. The increased height of the seat is welcomed. I was nervous it would be too much of an increase but I'm still able to plant both feet flat on the ground when wearing my boots (i have a 32" inseam). The elevated position relaxes the bend in my knees slightly as well. I feel as though my legs are resting against the tank in a more natural position.

Appearance: Retro cool
The seat compliments the retro styling of the CB1100 very well. It doesn't look out of place and fits the shape of the bike just the way it should. The red stitching is slightly darker than the tank but the difference doesn't stand out that much.

Below are a few photos. [url=https://picasaweb.google.com/108401826421546439460/CB1100Photos?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJTo1LaBhYrAcQ&feat=directlink]Here's a link to the album with full-size photos.