New to the group but a VMax owner since 2004. Own a 2000 in carbon fiber.
I have been a member of the Yahoo group as well, and quite awhile ago, I read about a custom upholstery shop for bikes and marine craft in Myrtle Beach, called New Image Seats.
I sent the owner, Lee, just the driver saddle this winter and he turned it around pretty quick in February. I told him what I was looking for, which was better comfort for my 5' 11" frame.
He repadded and re covered it. He explained he couldn't go wider than the plastic base, but the padding he added is wider and flatter at the top. The gully in the factory seat is gone. It looks mostly like the original. It would take another owner's eye to ascertain that it wasn't orginal.
When completed, Lee told me he got 2 inches of width and a half inch in height.
I have found his work to be really good and the proof is in the riding as well. I can move forward and backward on the seat, and don't feel as if I keep sliding down into a trough. I have a lot of room to move on the seat and the padding feels really comfortable. I can now ride far longer.
Hoping you long time Maxxers find this helpful.
I have been a member of the Yahoo group as well, and quite awhile ago, I read about a custom upholstery shop for bikes and marine craft in Myrtle Beach, called New Image Seats.
I sent the owner, Lee, just the driver saddle this winter and he turned it around pretty quick in February. I told him what I was looking for, which was better comfort for my 5' 11" frame.
He repadded and re covered it. He explained he couldn't go wider than the plastic base, but the padding he added is wider and flatter at the top. The gully in the factory seat is gone. It looks mostly like the original. It would take another owner's eye to ascertain that it wasn't orginal.
When completed, Lee told me he got 2 inches of width and a half inch in height.
I have found his work to be really good and the proof is in the riding as well. I can move forward and backward on the seat, and don't feel as if I keep sliding down into a trough. I have a lot of room to move on the seat and the padding feels really comfortable. I can now ride far longer.
Hoping you long time Maxxers find this helpful.
unk: I passed on updating the passenger pillion since this was built as a solo ride only. The Victory Cross roads gets the call for all two riding. Talk about comfort!! :eusa_dance:
