Making Motorcycle Seat Flat, Plus Gel Insert (2020 Tracer 900 GT)

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

July 1, 2022: 36°c parked in the sun for 6 HR, the seat is HOT! Puck in the shade or cover the seat, other that that still very happy with this mod. The sakura (cherry blossom) are just starting to coming in and it was just over 20c today so naturally I just got home from a 7Hr ride; between the new flatness of the seat and the comfort of the gel insert, I know my grandfather told me nothing is perfect,but this is pretty close. I’m so happy with the “new” seat, I’d say it’s the second best mod after the hemp wind deflector. And to Yamaha, if you are still paying attention to my content, this bike is amazing, but flat seats are best, don’t slope me into the gas tank even in the high setting.

[@bodziobsz]

Thanks for this content. I'm just bought tracer 7 and for me that's most uncomfortable seat so far. 1h is fine but anything over 2h is awful. Will do the same on my one. 👍

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@bodziobsz tracer 7 was my dream bike. Not sold in Japan. This was a serious improvement, hope it works for you too

[@EnKay0000]

Excellent video 👌🏼👌🏼 The stock seat on my bike has a "dip", which always pushed me forward. I tend to sit rearward and don't like to sit in a bucket, locking the rearward adjustment. Most importantly, the stock seat gave me a horrible jerk on the lower back when the bike landed on an abrupt bump, during my first long ride. Then I studied around and got online a seat cover with gel pad & foam layer. The shock absorption is absolutely beautiful, so many bumps/potholes in the last 25000km but the gel pad is doing its job. Also the seat cover made the seat flatter. Now after 2 years the seat cushion is losing its shape, not the functionality though. Now I will get the seat redone by adding foam to make it flatter and incorporate the gel pad in the foam itself. I was already convinced about the gel pad benefits, but was very happy to see that you too are enjoying it!

[@A_Dirrty_Bird]

"The most dangerous thing in a kitchen is a dull knife...the second most dangerous is a sharp knife" 😂 Been doing some surgery on my bike seat recently so the algorithm fed me your video. Cheers 🍻

[@Jtwizzle]

Its a crying shame this has to be done on a seat to get any comfort. Then they dont learn and the tracer 9 gt has the same issues. Glad you got it to be a bit better at least.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

Yamaha gives you a lot for your money, but after a month or 2 will it you start thinking "I'd pay more for SOME quality" Next time I go for a touring bike, africa twin seat felt good to me, but some how not the NT1100😅

[@mjcmustang]

Very nicely done. I've always struggled with seat upholstery, but now I have a better idea what I need to do. Definitely a tedious job. Your finished product looks fantastic!

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it. Not that it’s perfect, but for 3-5 hr it’s great and well worth it for under 50$

[@tecnoworld5324]

The background music is gratifying. This one reminds me Tom And Jerry so much 😅🐈🐁

[@ejseda6546]

I'm about to do this on my 2023 Honda Goldwing. Just ordered the gel.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

I thought gold wing was a pretty amazing seat as is. Make sure you you do it to a gl, don't save money, get proper gold gel so it doesn't over heat or freeze too much

[@ejseda6546]

@@DragoniteMotoJP the bike is great but the seat is a bit hard. Thanks on the advise on the gold gel.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@ejseda6546 hope it works out. But if you've got less than 5,000km, seat might still be breaking in

[@dirimant]

Hello, Great job ! Can you give links to buy the gel + the foam ? I would like to ordre good quality gel. Thanks in advance !

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

The gel over heated fast. Both are off amazon now, sorry. Gold gel is better at dealing with temperature

[@NeoPreload]

Thanks gave me Insite for when I alter my seat not a T900 though 👍

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

Not a perfect mod but Beats stock

[@angelmell1068]

Very good !!!!!

[@SeatCoverWala7379]

Excellent

[@StevenBryanKnives]

Sweet music... :)

[@Fee.1]

Let us know how you like it, personally I don’t find it adequate and springing for a nice high-quality seat what is the move for me also as you said it’s just way too hot for appointment like mine with the gel on it unless the gel is in the middle and not on top which is only the case for cushion that is manufactured with Joe in it no way to do that aftermarket unless you cut the seat cushion and half and put the gel inside yourself which is definitely possible and you could do it honestly with your experience level

[@thomasjonsson2587]

Is the foam and gel have the save "viscosity" or density, don't know witch is the right word for it. Menaing to you take away the same depth from the foam as how thick the gel is. Or do you want to have the gel to be slightly higher then the foam so you don't fel the difference when you sit on it?

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

The foam sits only 1mm over the gel, it definitely more comfortable with the gel in

[@thomasjonsson2587]

@@DragoniteMotoJP so the gel is more compact then the foam I guess. Great video! Hope for more soon!

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@thomasjonsson2587 yes, and thanks, new vid coming later in the week

[@mvieira13]

Nice work! Is it more comfortable than the gel pad?

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

The universal gel pad is a bit better, but less grip and higher, also rain gets the gel pad real wet for hours even a day or 2. Over all I’m happy with this mod almost 3 months in.

[@vinegum8835]

@@DragoniteMotoJP That's why they put plastic over the foam/ pad before putting on the skin...🙂

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@vinegum8835 I did for the seat. I'm references a universal gel pad that I bought. I took that apart and put plastic on it , not no water problems and use it on my mt07

[@douglasalexander4348]

I did this, it’s ok, but very little foam at the back anyway. Better was to shim the front tank bolts lifting it up 2cm.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

City commuting makes that exta 2cm tough in stop and go traffic

[@FriendlyKit]

What anime song is this at 14:30??? I know it but can't remember the name, I think it could be like ngnl theme but at the same time like kiss of death? IDK HELPPP

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

From naruto music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHWe4p8qruHmqs&si=HJpa8IUZY6aCMjLM

[@FriendlyKit]

@@DragoniteMotoJP Oh damn, I'm surpirsed I knew it all sine I've never watched naruto XD Thank you though!!

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@FriendlyKit it was very popular at the time. Maybe you heard if from an amv or something

[@Fee.1]

It’s a shame your friend can’t make you a staple remover lol

[@dfleon75]

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[@JN.0_o]

Is it weird that I want to get shawarma after seeing you carve that seat? 😅

[@Fee.1]

Good to see an old….face, of sorts, still on this channel. You have a sv650?

[@SuperSaxon69]

what kind of foam do you use on top of the gel and seat foam?

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

1cm think. Cheap on Amazon. Very breathable, wish I did something a little me dance to not feel the heat of the gel

[@jbean530]

Maybe a sheep skin on top or a blanket. I’ve seen videos of people doing this and it’s very good. Just lay flat on top then throw in your bag or it’ll get stolen.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@jbean530 it wouldn't be stolen in japan. But it wouldn't have much grip for sportty riding. And I doubt it would do very well in the Japanese humidity and heat

[@Fee.1]

Bro I missed you. I changed my notification settings to notify of EVERY video, I thought you stopped uploading to go deep into a cave with a monk or a fox monster put something to learn Japanese. Looks like that only lasted a couple weeks. You decided to stick with the tracer not get a SV? You can hit me to help with the channel if you want. I assume you have little time for KZbin? Are you still doing your dream job with the custom bikes? How’s it going?

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

I took a few months then cam back. Starting a new bike job soon

[@Fee.1]

@@DragoniteMotoJP oh interesting, I scrolled through your videos and it said 1 month between the “im leaving” video and the “I’m back, kind of” video but admittedly I still need to watch the im back one

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@Fee.1 I pre-made 10 or so videos and set them to upload at specific times, I left a few months before the leaving video was up

[@Fee.1]

@@DragoniteMotoJP gotcha, so are we acceptably fluent now? To the level you were aiming for I mean.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@Fee.1 not completely, but much better

[@LIGHTWARRIOR-888]

It’s 1cm gel??

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@@LIGHTWARRIOR-888 yes

[@ktalab1]

gel thickness plz and size

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

1cm off amazon

[@Fee.1]

It’s really a shame That right after you got that SV 650 video with 40,000 views or whatever you want up having to take time away from you too, I’m sure that decimated you’re standing in the algorithm but I’m sure you’ll get it back eventually

[@zs4310]

Though i do like your music choice, please lower the volume, we are not here for the music.

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

Not sure I understand. Your device doesn't have volume control?

[@zs4310]

@@DragoniteMotoJP it is louder then your voice is....

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

@zs4310 oh, sorry. I'll work on that in the future

[@miaumeow7726]

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