Guys, this is my first post here. I currently have 2 KLR 650 bikes (one is the wife's). She has finally decided she'd like something smaller, easier to handle and we've settled on a KLX250s. The one we are spying is a 2006. I read over and over that the seat is terrible, and I'm trying to see what my options are. I see Corbin makes a seat for the later models, but does anyone know if 1) the 2009-20012 seat will fit on a 2006? if so, problem solved (although a bit of $$ required). 2) are there any better options to prolong the amount of time one can ride without getting that "lovin feelin" from the seat?

Thanks in advance, and I hope to be tapping into your knowledge as we make the transition to a different bike.

And since I'm hitting you guys for answers on my first post, I'll include the little bit of bio questions you like to see.

1. What is your first name (or middle name)?
Travis
2. When's your birthday (year if you want to include it)?
December
3. What do you do for a living?
In the Navy
4. Married or Single?
Married (see above)
5. Favorite ice cream?
When ordering ice cream, my wife has a first and second choice...I always have to order her second choice (as any good husband would).
6. Coffee or tea?
Coffee in the morning, tea (sweet) with my fried chicken
7. If you are old enough....what is your favorite "drink"?
If its' available in both a can and a bottle, I'll drink it.
8. What is your favorite color?
Blue (lame question)
9. Who is your favorite band / favorite CD?
I'm a 90's guy, so I like The Offspring
10. What is your favorite movie?
if you're watching movies, you're not out riding.
11. What is your favorite TV show?
see number 10
12. Any pets, if yes, what?
2 Dogs
13. What other hobbies are you into?
Camping, Hiking, anything outdoors. The wife and I spend a lot of time in the mountains if we can.
14. What was your first bike?
Honda 50cc motorcycle
15. Who or what inspired you to ride?
Dad got me and my little bro bikes when we were kids.
16. How long have you been riding?
I'm 33, started at 7... holy crap, 26 years!
17. Where do you live?
Augusta, GA

 

Welcome Travis! Ive heard of people using the atv seat cover thing from walmart. Its wider so supporst more. Im gonna check one out eventually. Plus they are CHEAP!

 

Welcome to KF.

There are some seat changes that were mentioned in the KLX section. Ya may do a search in there. Good luck

 

Yes, I did see some references to changes but most seem to apply to the 09 and up. There really doesn't seem to be a lot out there for 06-08. That being said, maybe I'll stumble on info gold. I've only spent a couple hours searching and Lord knows there's a lot to sift through on these interwebz.

Thanks for the welcome folks!

 

I picked up a GUTS RACING tall seat for my 06 and really like it. Foam and new cover included. They also have some that aren't tall. Also recently stumbled across this site: DIYMotorcycleSeat.com - Home Page

If you don't want a DIY, find a good upholstery shop and they can fix that 2x4 called a seat.

 

Welcome to the forums. Yeah the seat on this bike is barely better than a 2x4, I gotta say the wife's XT 225 seat is waaaay better than this one. Is your wife tall? cause the KLX seat height is the same or close to the KLR. I thought someone made a better seat. Someone on here should know or have tried something.

 

Renazco Dual Sport Seats - RackSpace

 

I have a 2007 and just had "Seat Concepts.com" redo my stock seat pan. It looks and feels like a Sargent or Corbin. I sent my pan to them and they did it for me. You can also buy the kit and do it yourself.

 

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