New member saying hello

Hi all, I recently purchased a 2004 VFR from the VFRW classifieds, and brought it home to Florida. (My past bikes include a Ninja 600, and a Harley Lowrider)
So far and about 450 miles later Im lovin the bike, however the stock seat is rubbing me wrong... Perhaps I just need to break myself back in to riding (its been over year since I've been in the saddle) or is this a common complaint? Already looked into a Corbin seat, but before I drop $400 I would like some more experienced opinions.
Thanks all.

 

Welcome, I run a stock seat, kinda like it.

 

Check out auto upholstery shops in your area or maybe even a hungry furniture upholstery shop. If they need a little prodding turn them on to "Rich's Seats" near Seattle.. What you are getting with those aftermarket cookie cutter seats is just that.

 

Dont get a corbin!!! and I didnt capitalize corbin cause I got no repspect for them...they suck! I got a stock seat on both my street bikes, look into Sargeant Seats, they are out of our state too. Nice avitar, I gota get back into diving, re-fresher course would be good, so you dont read about my drowned arse. Any-Whoo...its riding weather fer sure now, You could come to the Everglades City, Sea-Food Festival in Feb...Cheers

 

Those Sargent seats look nice. Thanks for the heads up, ill be looking into them.
I'm also going to pick up a set of softer grips.

 

There is a guy in Florida who does custom seats. He has done a lot of bike seats, is less expensive than a custom (corbin etc) seat, and the reviews from the folks he does work for are always excellent. You can check out his work over at the VTX forum: Roger from Ohio is getting flames!!! - Honda VTX forums for Honda VTX 1300 / VTX 1800 motorcycles
If I have any work done on my stock VFR800 seat, he will do it.

 

Welcome BROOOOOOOOOOOO

 

Welcome. Custom seat or not. Put your arse on whatever seat you have and ride the bitch. You will get used to what you have. Then, consider an after market or custome seat. Personally I did not mind the original. I have Sargent on mine now and for a long trip, it was a bit more comfy. It doesn make it go faster though. I would do it again. Matter of fact, my fat ass is wearing on mine so I just may need a new one in a year or two.

 

Welcome.

Also, you may be able to modify your stock seat with extra padding. I've seen it done before. Good luck !