• Hi everyone,

    As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.

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question about cutting down the stock seat

Phoenix;36570 said:
Does anyone know a source for seat foam for the 08/09 bikes? I need to cut it down on my husband's TXC, but I don't really want to use the original seat. I did the seat on my KTM and it turned out fine, but I also had three other seats in case I messed up. lol
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Contact Gutsracing.
 
How did you cut the staples without them coming unclued?

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Phoenix;36570 said:
Does anyone know a source for seat foam for the 08/09 bikes? I need to cut it down on my husband's TXC, but I don't really want to use the original seat. I did the seat on my KTM and it turned out fine, but I also had three other seats in case I messed up. lol
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http://www.gutsracing.com/pages/husqvarnamain.html

I got a tall soft foam replacement from them and had it covered. I think it's better than the stock, but maybe not as much as I'd expected.

Unless you have some experience directly with what each foam feels like when you ride and how much if compresses v. stocker it's a bit of a guess as to which product will suit you. I do think it allows my feet to touch a little more, which was one reason I got it. These are tall bikes and even a 32+ inseam doesn't get your feet flat on the ground.
 
I also shaved my seat, and I actually find it more comfy than stock:thumbsup:
 
Just a thought, the SM450RR seat will fit. Not quite as low as the cut down ones here but we've supplied a few to customers who wanted a lower seat. Part no: 8000B1968

Dave

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Husky Sport;36660 said:
Just a thought, the SM450RR seat will fit. Not quite as low as the cut down ones here but we've supplied a few to customers who wanted a lower seat. Part no: 8000B1968

Dave

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How much is the SM450RR seat that you mention?
 
I like that contour. If I could do it again I would make the dip closer to the tank to help keep my weight more forward. That way on the fast bumpy sections I can slide my butt back. The way mine is when I try to slide back I'm right on the ridge.
 
Darkside;4183 said:
From first impressionis it feels worse. (Didn't think that was possible.) I'll know in a couple of weeks. Got a 2 day ride coming up. Wish I had a big tank.
The good news is that I can touch the ground a little better. Looks like the next step is a Kouba link.
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We lower huskys frequently by shortening both front fork and rear shock thus avoiding the slow stering and chopper feal you get when you go the link rout. Give us A call at WER (908-637-6385) and I can describe the process.
 
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