Several reviewers on this forum have commented that the Gixxus factory seat gets to be a pain after an hour or two. Not surprising, as factory seats for most brands are built to a cost figure, to fit all butts and all riding styles. There is a solution that works very well; however, it is neither easy nor cheap.
Following you will see a photo of the Russell Sport Saddle on my GSX-R1000F. The reason it’s on a Gixxer instead of a Gixxus F is because Suzuki refuses to sell me one. (A problem with living in the colonies.)
In June this year I did 3,000 miles in 6 days, almost all on two lane secondary roads. Those were long days in the saddle. In August, I did 2,000 miles in 4 days, almost all at temps greater than 90 deg. I do not remember ever thinking about my arse or the seat (could be Alzheimer’s). I am not an Iron Butt candidate; previous factory and aftermarket seats would have me standing on the pegs by the end of the second day.
The reason buying a Russell Day-Long seat is not easy, is that you have to send them your seat pan. On older bikes this is no problem as you buy a salvage seat off ebay to send them while you continue to enjoy your toy. The Gixxus is so new; there are probably no used seats available for cheap. For you chaps in UK/Euro the freight and timing would also be an issue. I usually spend about $500US for a Russell saddle. I have four now, plus others on sold bikes. Even my little DR650SM, which is just a screw around bike, has a Russell seat.
This post is starting to sound like an info-mercial. I have no connection to Russell except that they bang my credit card every time I buy a bike. If you are going to use your Gixxus F for actual touring, your bum will appreciate this upgrade.
Following you will see a photo of the Russell Sport Saddle on my GSX-R1000F. The reason it’s on a Gixxer instead of a Gixxus F is because Suzuki refuses to sell me one. (A problem with living in the colonies.)
In June this year I did 3,000 miles in 6 days, almost all on two lane secondary roads. Those were long days in the saddle. In August, I did 2,000 miles in 4 days, almost all at temps greater than 90 deg. I do not remember ever thinking about my arse or the seat (could be Alzheimer’s). I am not an Iron Butt candidate; previous factory and aftermarket seats would have me standing on the pegs by the end of the second day.
The reason buying a Russell Day-Long seat is not easy, is that you have to send them your seat pan. On older bikes this is no problem as you buy a salvage seat off ebay to send them while you continue to enjoy your toy. The Gixxus is so new; there are probably no used seats available for cheap. For you chaps in UK/Euro the freight and timing would also be an issue. I usually spend about $500US for a Russell saddle. I have four now, plus others on sold bikes. Even my little DR650SM, which is just a screw around bike, has a Russell seat.
This post is starting to sound like an info-mercial. I have no connection to Russell except that they bang my credit card every time I buy a bike. If you are going to use your Gixxus F for actual touring, your bum will appreciate this upgrade.
