A Throne for the TailBone! Seat Concepts CRF300L

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Butt comfort to the max, this seat feels good to your... assessment of the stock seat was as follows; Too low, too slick, too red, too soft. Custom seats, they're not cheap. But Seat Concepts works a treat. Save your rear with this gear. Spend some cash so you don't get a rash!
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0:00 Intro
1:05 New Seat and Tools
1:59 Seat Install
8:08 Review of Seat
12:26 Review of Install
14:38 Closing
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@DavideGTI86 2 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for Seatconcepts I'd have probably sold my 701. Night and day difference, the stock seat is basically made of wood. Being in Europe it cost me 500€ with shipping/taxes included, and even at this price I think it's worth it.

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

After riding a 701 for a week straight every day I was pretty done with that seat.

@fetB Жыл бұрын

did you go with seatconcepts because of this video?

@jaretaustin14 2 жыл бұрын

I put a seat concepts seat on all my dirtbikes. I just buy the full seat but another option is buy the foam and cover then take those and your seat to an upholstery shop and have them do it for like $20. If you are at all uncomfortable with your stock seat (lets be honest, all dirtbike stock seats suck) then get a seat concepts one. You will be very happy you did. Also yes jake Im pretty sure the wrinkles in the back are installer error, none of my premade seats from them have had any imperfections

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s just me

@HippoDrones 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best mods I did to my Beta 390RR was fit a Seat Concepts comfort seat, I'm a shortarse though so went for the low version, still a wedge confier than the stock plank and also looks great and helps me get a foot down too. I got the full seat rather than the kit, and had no wobbly bits on the fit of the cover. If I ever change dirty bikes I'll be def getting another of their seats for that bike, well worth the cost. Your CRF looks proper mint with the SM wheels on it 🙂 Seeing folk make vids like this of stuff they have not done before is great, it shows the issues us folk would have not knowing tips of the trade, so it was awesome you showed us how to fit it yourself! 🙂

@bradenthesnake3697 2 жыл бұрын

I love my seat concepts seat I got for my 450RL recently only a few rides but such a big difference I love it

@DARTwillRULErraawwrr 2 жыл бұрын

Life saver on those 12 hour days on the dr650. Very nice

@Jeff-ei1jc 2 жыл бұрын

You can use the hand held staplers for construction use, I had one left over from putting plastic on the side of a house and it worked pretty good for putting a cover on a 350X

@TwistedTriggerEnduro 2 жыл бұрын

The seat was impressive, but I most respected street tires offroad. Much respect! 💪

@Firestorm637 2 жыл бұрын

Love ur builds and engineering skills

@findingneutral 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent product tutorial and install video. Much thanks for sharing.

@juanaction2715 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Just about to install mine prior to a one week moto camping expedition with friends in the mountains, plateaus and valleys of BC Canada. Great advice and much appreciated showing how to do so. Certainly looking forward to new seat after 6500 kms (4000+ miles). I do have an Egli (CDN company) sheepskin seat cover for much of that which has literally saved my ass...

@daphnedevi Ай бұрын

If one doesn’t have a pneumatic stapler… I used a regular hand held one. When staples didn’t sink all the way I just took a hammer head to push it in the rest of the way. It worked great… nice clean outcome.

@Firestorm637 2 жыл бұрын

Seat looks great. Well made. 99% fine!

@Firestorm637 2 жыл бұрын

They could make a smooth piece of plastic rear part of seat.

@Firestorm637 2 жыл бұрын

The seat and aftermarket decals make the bike visually and functionally.

@tippytailmckitty2658 2 жыл бұрын

Going to get one of these soon.

@ericstephenson3607 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty of the seat concepts is keeps it narrow at the front for riding offroad.

@johnhass1084 Жыл бұрын

Great commentary

@jakemartin7390 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the complete seat for my drz400 it was well worth every penny I spent on it I would highly recommend it to anybody who spends more that 5 minutes sitting on any stock dirt bike seat 🤟

@scottsmith1897 Жыл бұрын

I have a compressor and a stapler........... I bought the complete seat.............. love it..........

@Toonces311 2 жыл бұрын

have a tall comfort seat on my T7 and CRF450. i have the full seat pan on both. if you want it to look better, order the entire the seat and pan.

@colinclarke9379 2 жыл бұрын

end of the video gave me the idea. a motorcycle fishing trip would be fun awesome 😂👌🏼

@MotoMango 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work bro! Gotta keep the booty comfortable

@pollockrides 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine in the mail last Saturday. I’ve been riding around on a stock wr450f seat for 4 years. My pancake ass could not take it anymore

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

The whole time I had my wr450f I ran the stock seat. I feel stupid now. That think was the worst!

@jeffloucks2120 Жыл бұрын

Bought my 300l with the complete XL option. Going to throw the stocker back on to see how it feels. Seems to want to push you foward unless you're all the way foward.

@CaptainCooter 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh so many things I want for my bike. I’m a college student, not a whole lot of money I can just spend. But I saved for the 300L, and there are so many things I want but can’t get, the pain!! Ha, all a part of the fun. Wouldn’t enjoy the bike and the process of building if I could just do everything I want to it tomorrow. Next purchase will 100% be Warp9 wheels. Hopefully I can scrape some disposable money together by the summer for them. Great video Jake, your ass is blessed with comfort now.

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

I know that pain my guy haha. My old drz got built up bit by bit over a few years. I saved my pennies and keep an eye out for good deals. But I still enjoyed the bike all the time. The only time it was down for some time was when I sold the dirt wheels for Supermoto ones. Hated doing it but couldn’t afford the 17s otherwise. But the time between selling them and getting the others was like 5 months 😩. Now I’m in this weird position where I shoot out some emails and get all the parts I need. Been a hell of grind to get here so I don’t feel “lucky”. More of “this is my job”. But still… pretty damn cool haha.

@JustinRoyal 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you should go find out.

@simmapallen 2 жыл бұрын

It would have been interesting to see the reverse, ie your projects are always moving towards the more comfortable. Why not start with a Honda Goldwing and make it to a more practical dual sport dirt bike?

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

😂 next bike then

@simmapallen 2 жыл бұрын

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@yorkchris10 2 жыл бұрын

That's an AT.

@simmapallen 2 жыл бұрын

@@yorkchris10 Yeah apparently is Goldwing an AT-bike, you're absolutely right.😄

@georgeh.5480 9 ай бұрын

great video, I'd love to know where you got those mirrors on the handlebars from, those are what I'm looking for.

@LILSLEEPY81 2 жыл бұрын

Love the 360 angle while motovlogging. Lol jake the OG still killing it 💙❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@cristian6766 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, only 25 likes so far?! Why though, why?!?! It should be something like 25k likes by now. 😁

@Nine_883 2 жыл бұрын

I have a compressor. I have access to a staple gun, but I know my level of frustration when I do something myself. The same flaw might be present by the pro and I wouldn’t notice, but if I did it then I would spend so much time and energy trying to fix it that I would probably make things worse. I think it’s worth the extra $100 and buy the seat. Then have the option to take the stock seat for nasty weather or still have a seat if I ruined the aftermarket one. 2 seats!

@iosoi3145 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! The wrinkles at back would bother me too. Nothing you could really do. Do they install the foam and cover in the pan for you if you buy the set including pan from them, like with the XL? Edit: yep! Complete Seats come assembled with an aftermarket pan and ready to ride.

@ScoutTheBear 2 жыл бұрын

Did you cancel the deposit on the KLX 300? Would love to see a comparison

@Dani-wn6wh 7 ай бұрын

They should make a blue one - like the 80s XLs

@jonathan993 2 жыл бұрын

quick question I love those all aluminum wheels is it possible to have Adventure tires on those rims trying to build a package for my crf300l with tubless tires I'm not crafty enough to modify stock spoke wheels to tubeless thx for any help or ideas

@elh728 2 жыл бұрын

That knob on the stapler is an exhaust diverter not a regulator

@yorkchris10 2 жыл бұрын

I was following a guy on a Husky 701 SM with Pilot's, but he stopped uploading. Always curious how far Michelin will take all-climate.

@fishing117 2 жыл бұрын

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@bikewolf7455 2 жыл бұрын

i got a seat for my DR650 custom made to copy the seat concepts shape and with a grippy new seat cover and seat warmer for 120 bucks. i would love a seat concepts seat but i dont think its worth spending so much more... i mean since i got that seat and a couple other ergo mods i always compare my DR to a BMW GS comfort wise. i just used "seat" 7 times in 3 sentences lol

@RYDER178 4 ай бұрын

what bolts did you relace the original seat bolts with?

@kairyurider 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t ride without a decent seat, first thing we did on my wife’s sv is get a seat

@quadguy1470 2 жыл бұрын

I put the seat concepts seat on my DRZ400 and love it.

@DRZWhisperer 2 жыл бұрын

Jake, the seat is f---ed! just kidding, its wrinkly because we are getting old. Way she goes boys.....

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no 😂

@darrinwoodward14 2 жыл бұрын

I put a corbin custom seat on my 650l,night and day difference!! Plus it's custom order,right down to your inseam,what colors and type of material.

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Man my old drz came with a Corbin. I think it was meant for a short rider cuz I was always sliding forward. And it was slick! But I’d love to try a normal or tall one from them. People swear by em.

@calebwarrick1023 2 жыл бұрын

lets ride i just picked up a 450L

@NewFurCat 2 жыл бұрын

add more foam to wrinkly areas. It wrinkled because its not full, so stuff some foam from old seat in there !.

@classCexplosive 4 ай бұрын

I ordered one of these for my tdub and after watching this video I am sure mine is going to be crooked.

@ToTheTMAX 2 жыл бұрын

You could have got rid of the wrinkles by using some extra padding at the rear perhaps a strip of the old foam

@cameronwirth8751 2 жыл бұрын

Or get the cover and foam, rip the foam off yourself, then glue the foam on. And have a local upholstery person put it on

@PBstx1100 2 жыл бұрын

Jake you ain’t got a heat gun? That’s the best way to heat the seat cover. I have done all of my MX seats that way of the years

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

I was afraid I’d burn it

@PBstx1100 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGardenSnake no just hold your hand on the other side and don’t hold it on one spot to long. Then hit it a few times as your are stapling it down. Once it returns to room temperature all the wrinkles disappear.

@thumpersquid 2 жыл бұрын

FedEx charged me 40 dollars to ship my seat pan in. I feel that I paid way too much. I wonder If UPS or USPS would be the same price? Sent it normal ground not overnight

@DARTwillRULErraawwrr 2 жыл бұрын

When I ride my Honda I always beep the horn when I'm going for the turn signal. Why would they do that?

@TheUberdude14 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue riding my fz09

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

My fz and 300 are like that but still I can’t learn

@Guilhas106 2 жыл бұрын

Fist time I comment Love your vids and project's BUT I need to say that I hate the way this bike looks 😅 especially stock, keep up the good work bro

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Well hopefully I’m changing that lol

@Guilhas106 2 жыл бұрын

You are 😅

@stevepope5484 10 ай бұрын

Should have been 50.00 free shipping. Ill install an early Sportster seat ive had for years. 72 tru 75.

@tyronesmith4329 2 жыл бұрын

what helmet you got?

@welcome2hellweek414 2 жыл бұрын

good comment about video

@gabrielkopp2036 2 жыл бұрын

I always just buy the whole seat that way you still have the whole stock seat

@petergruening2893 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ask Seat Concepts customer service about the fit issue at the end of the seat?

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

No, I’ll shoot em an email and see what they say. But I’m pretty sure I just messed it up myself. Honestly I don’t really care.

@SMac8170 2 жыл бұрын

What riding pants are you wearing in this vid?

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Riggs from wrangler. Not really “riding” pants but I trust them for around town.

@MotoVet86 2 жыл бұрын

Heads up for anyone installing this on their 300L. When removing the mounting bracket, the bolts may be over torqued. Some moron over torqued mine and now I have to extract the Allen bolt somehow.

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah mine where on way too tight

@juanaction2715 2 жыл бұрын

important tip!!! thank you

@brendan636 2 жыл бұрын

As a 450l owner I see people complaining about its seat everyday. I want to ride mine to the middle of Australia, and because of the look of replacement seats I am committed to the idea that I will be frequently standing and just not using the seat.

@H3avyHaul3r 2 жыл бұрын

that raincoat sheet probably bunched towards the rear…maybe next time cut to shape and stick her down before the cover i reckon

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

It’s very think and stretchy so I wouldn’t think so

@ertraffik4040 Жыл бұрын

max speed?

@jackhoyt100 2 жыл бұрын

Do you really think it is +1 inch taller? I just got one and it doesn't seem noticeably taller in the back. Oddly, it seems taller in the scoop and a little back, but not where I put MY butt.....

@ms542 2 жыл бұрын

That's what she said @ 5:38

@NapoleonDynamite69 Ай бұрын

How tall r u?

@outdoorwiscoman 2 жыл бұрын

That is not the adjustment know on the stapler that is the air director the adjustment know ahold be on the underside by the trigger

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Oh well 😂🤷‍♂️ it all worked out I guess. It did seem to drive em harder with that turned up. Like twice I accidentally bumped it up and it blew right through the cover.

@xxn0cturn3xx 2 жыл бұрын

he just kept turning the air blow off, not actually doing anything, LMFAO

@jamesbenoit9294 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit less excited about my seat concepts than most. Is it better than stock crf250l? Yes.... Is it an amazing touring seat? No.... To put a number on it id say 40% better than stock. I would still upgrade but just be aware its not amazing.

@findingneutral 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share the main things you are not fond of with the Seat Concepts seat? I'm pondering one for my Yamaha XT250. Thanks for any insight.

@jamesbenoit9294 2 жыл бұрын

@@findingneutral Hi. I am fond of the seat. I guess from the great reviews I just had higher expectations. It is definitely more comfortable than stock. Just be aware that in the end its still a dirt bike seat and not made for touring. I will say that it seems to be getting better as it's breaking in. I would still purchase again.

@findingneutral 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbenoit9294 Thank you for sharing your follow up thoughts. Really appreciate it 👍

@dandil 2 жыл бұрын

even the full seat I bought from them had a bit of a wrinkle straight at the back. doesn't really bother me

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it only bothered me right after I finished. I think cuz it was the only problem. But after walking out and looking at it the next day I was like “looks fine”.

@fetB Жыл бұрын

@@TheGardenSnake looks like the plastic profile is more trianlge than the foam. Hard to make this work. You're not showing much of how that fit was, but shaving down could have potentially made a difference. Since the plastic is roudned off, there is little chance the foam needs to have overlap in order to not cut the fabric/vinyl. Granted, this might make the whole thing too long, but thats also why the professional install might have yielded better results. Irregardles, you said you put 1 or 2 staples in at first, which you dont wanna do. Best is to do the same as the front and align it beforehand. Foam shape though, or maybe your alignment to the plastic, is probably the main issue

@hayukeen1127 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad they have a lead time of 10-12 weeks on complete seats. Ordered mine a month and a half ago :(

@MotoVet86 2 жыл бұрын

More like 6 months. A bunch of dudes have waited that long

@TheGardenSnake 2 жыл бұрын

Every thing is like that. The worlds still a mess. I’ve had exhaust ordered since August.

@jl4091 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine for a wr250r on nov. 1st.I hope it doesn't take 6 months.

@monstercherry99 2 жыл бұрын

priti baik

@WarWar94 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like too much hassle just to change the seat, why not just buy a new seat?

@ar2043 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to say it, but I suspect that you will regret using galvanized staples and not stainless steel. I know you said you couldn't find them, but I think you will eventually see some ugliness from the galvanized ones.