Wilsons Sandbox

> I had one and i didn't think it was worth it. No better than stock

> me. Try Russell, if they're still around, imho. > > -----Original Message----- > From: nollsp [mailto:nollsp@y...] > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:25 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Travelcade Gel Seat > > I was all set to get the Travelcade Gel Seat Kit (the one from Dual > Star) - but of course, they are backordered - and Travelcade has > none as well - no expected date they would get more. > > I have not seen a bunch out on the web. Anyone know any other > sources that may have a few on the shelf? > > Cheers, > > Sean > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ > courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

> I beg to differ. I found it to be softer and more conforming, and > the wetsuit like material keeps me from sliding back and forth on > the seat like with the old plastic. > > Just keep bugging them, eventually they will get caught up. > > James > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Dahlheimer, MD" > wrote: > > I had one and i didn't think it was worth it. No better than > stock for me. Try Russell, if they're still around, imho. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: nollsp [mailto:nollsp@y...] > > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:25 PM > > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Travelcade Gel Seat > > > > I was all set to get the Travelcade Gel Seat Kit (the one from > Dual Star) - but of course, they are backordered - and Travelcade > has none as well - no expected date they would get more. > > > > I have not seen a bunch out on the web. Anyone know any other > > sources that may have a few on the shelf? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Sean

> I beg to differ. I found it to be softer and more conforming, and the > wetsuit like material keeps me from sliding back and forth on the > seat like with the old plastic. > > Just keep bugging them, eventually they will get caught up.

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Tony Jones wrote: > > > I beg to differ. I found it to be softer and more conforming, and the > > wetsuit like material keeps me from sliding back and forth on the > > seat like with the old plastic. > > > > Just keep bugging them, eventually they will get caught up. > > Hmmn. I checked on the archives, minimal mention of the Travelcade, but > what was there was pretty positive. > > So I ordered one (1 week backorder according to DualStar) and now everyone comes > out of the woodwork saying they don't like them. Brilliant > > I find the stock seat WAY too soft & squishy, so if the Travelcade is softer, that > won't work. One post in the archives said upon receipt of the Travelcade, he thought > the foam was way too hard (much firmer than stock) but DualStar advised him to use > it anyways. > > I simply refuse to buy from Corbin. They suck and I can't recall the last time I > heard someone say anything nice about their customer service. > > I looked on the Russell website, didn't see the KLR mentioned there anymore, it > used to be. Plus, it's going to be a lot more than $109.00 which is what the > Travelcade is. > > Hmmmn.... > > Tony

>I've been looking at the Travelcade Gel Seat, and was wondering if >anyone has it and would care to comment on it. I'm interesting in >how comfortable it is and for how long. Also how easy is it to >install, etc?

> At 12:15 AM 3/22/2004 +0000, crawdad185 wrote: > >I've been looking at the Travelcade Gel Seat, and was wondering if > >anyone has it and would care to comment on it. I'm interesting in > >how comfortable it is and for how long. Also how easy is it to > >install, etc? > > I've got it, and it's my current favorite seat. I'm also getting a

> Mayer, but that's because of some S. America plans. For what I do

> US, the Travelcade is a good seat. I run comfortably 150 - 160 mi,

> minutes off and I'm ready to go again. I don't trust myself, so I

> to a seatcover shop to install. > > Ride safe, > Don Kime - VFR750F, GL1500SE, GL1100, KLR 650 > OH - M/C Safety Instructor/RiderCoach dkime@c... > http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/

>does the saddleman suck up water?? the 1 thing i like about the >stock seat is that it can sit out in the rain and just wipe it off >and no wet butt .