K&H Tall Seat

[CB4ME_imp]

Several others on this forum (Jolla, Ack-CB11) have purchased K&H seats. K&H is puportedly the top-of-the line seat maker in Japan and has a wide selection. I got my seat today!

This is a TALL seat – a substantial 28mm higher than the stock US seat.

Expensive? Yes, $620 with the red piping.

Long Wait? I got mine exactly 30 days from order placement to delivery for a semi-custom hand made seat. I think Ack-CB11 got his in 3 weeks!

Worth the Money? Too early to tell on long distance comfort but build quality is near breathtaking. Exceptional materials. For instance the stock seat has a plastic base but the K&H seat has gleaming black metal one.

Easy to Install? It’s a much tigher fit that the stock seat and absolutely rock solid.

Comfortable? Again, too soon to tell. It’s a bit firmer than the stock seat but easier to reposition yourself and no sliding forward. The extra leg room is readily apparent and very much welcomed. That alone will make a big difference for me.

When I stared up my dirt driveway for the first time with the new seat, I felt like I was a mile off the ground and was somewhat less comfortable negotiating the rocks and deep ruts. Ten miles later and the higher seating position was forgotten. It’s true you have a higher center of gravity with this seat, but I didn’t notice it a bit, even when pushing things.

If you are long legged and looking for a little more ridding room, consider the K&H seat, available from http://www.samurider.com/?cat=98

I bet Takashi will even throw in a couple full color CB1100 catalogs like he did with my seat.

[the Ferret]

That's a really good looking seat. Hope it is as comfortable as it looks.

[silascopathic_imp]

nice man!!! I am planning on going the opposite way and getting the super low version. That seat looks awesome! thanks for sharing

[Huladog_imp]

nice man!!! I am planning on going the opposite way and getting the super low version. That seat looks awesome! thanks for sharing

I've got the low version on order, still waiting for it to ship though.

Aloha,
Huladog

[Joola_imp]

You beat me to it CB4ME!

I installed my K&H tall seat last night took a zillion photos, then took it out for a 40 min ride this morning. I'll add my photos and thoughts to this thread tomorrow, but you seem to have covered most of what I noticed.

[thumper_imp]

The seat looks great, and I'm also interested in more legroom, so I may buy that one. I bought a Cozy Seat, but accidentally ordered the shorter seat, which is the same height as our OEM seats.

The link you provided to the samurider site is for the entire contents of CB11 goodies. Can you please post the exact part number for that seat you bought? Thanks, John.

[wildezt_imp]

That seat looks top quality...!

[Joola_imp]

The seat looks great, and I'm also interested in more legroom, so I may buy that one. I bought a Cozy Seat, but accidentally ordered the shorter seat, which is the same height as our OEM seats.

The link you provided to the samurider site is for the entire contents of CB11 goodies. Can you please post the exact part number for that seat you bought? Thanks, John.

http://www.samurider.com/?p=13103/#itemImage

That's the seat he ordered. I also ordered the same one. The tandem grip strap is extra. Color leather, piping or colored stitching is extra as well.

[CB4ME_imp]

Joola,

Takashi threw in the tandem grip for free as well as the Japanese Honda CB1100 model and accessories catalogs.

I'm anxious to see your bike with the new seat and get some ride feedback. I'm also anxious to see how my wife will like the ride. She's going to be close to 1.5" higher and may take a few miles to get used to the new view.

The K&H seat style gives the bike a decidedly more retro look. I've been doing double-takes since putting it on.

[Aussie_imp]

I'm also very interested in the comfort levels of the new seat. The stock seat is very average.