Killing the "L" Seat -- 1983 GS850GL - Seat Rework

[Geo]

Does one dare ask...So what is the most conferable seat model/ configuration for long hauls???

[eil]

The GS850s and GS1000s (non-L models) are rumored to be the most butt-friendly bikes of the era.

[Grimly]

The GS850s and GS1000s (non-L models) are rumored to be the most butt-friendly bikes of the era.

They weren't bad, at that. I got used to them, but I found if I was on a break for more than a couple of weeks, it took a few days to get my butt seat-hardened again to the 300 mile-plus point. On balance, I'd say it was a toss-up between the GS and the BMW RT seats in the day.

[Geo]

I wonder how much age is a factor?

[Wingsconsin]

I wonder how much age is a factor?

Seat age or rider age ...?

[Geo]

Rider........and hemorrhoids...

[Wingsconsin]

I opened the seat this weekend to ad another layer of foam.
I had a piece of Memory foam 1-1/2" thick I wanted t layer into the front half of the seat and add a layer of stiffer foam..
Here are some pictures of what it looks like under the foam ; the under seat hooks system to fasten the cover and misc...







This is how it looked before the extra foam was added...

[Wingsconsin]

And here are some shots of the "after adjustment"
I think the layer of grey stiff foam was a mistake as I can feel the seam where it ends inside the seat..
To be determined over a few riding sessions...







Finished and recovered temporarily again... -- Go for a ride...