New Rear Seat 4

Elsemade has got back to me. 

There is less pressure on us to get the job done as Claire won't be pillion on the bike until the summer at the earliest.  

Having the seat re-sculptured to make it more comfortable is worth it.  Buying the used seat off eBay means that if and when I sell the bike in the future the original seat will be available as well.  I don't like the idea of hacking that one to bits.

I should have done the same a few years ago when I had the Bandit 1200 seat remodelled. In the end it wasn't much better after it came back (not Elsemade!) and looked ugly as well.

I have decided to have the seat made an overall 4 inches wider so that it won't clash with the pannier lids when they are opened.  A more sculpted shape with a gel insert to add a bit of comfort to Claire's butt. Less like a brick.

There are quite a few options for materials and stitching.  But generally the "Highway" style looks what  I want for Pepé and Claire. 

(https://www.elsemade.co.uk/triumph-seats/)

I like the idea of the suede effect as it might be more comfortable and stop her sliding around under braking and acceleration. More "sticking" to her jeans or Hein Gericke trousers.

I am inclined to stick to black with the red piping and stitching!   I am only having the back seat done and it might not be too unattractive. After all. Pepé is black with red stripes.

If anyone has an opinion, feel free to comment. Comments are all moderated as are posts!