When I bought my '07 KTM 450EXC, it had an aftermarket seat installed made by Enduro Engineering. It wasn't tall enough and wasn't very comfortable. My #1 complaint was that my knees touched over the seat when standing. This made it very difficult to control the bike. I needed a new seat and I had been drooling over the Renazco Racing custom seat that Bucho has.
So months ago I called James Renazco and spent about 20 minutes on the phone with them describing my issues. He recommended the final size. The seat came last week and I installed it today. The quality between the EE and Renazco defies comparison -- it is very obvious that James is proud of his work and the seat shows it.
Here's a before and after shot to show the difference. The top photo is before and the bottom is after.
Here's another comparison. Notice how much wider the new seat is? Do the words "fat ass" come to mind? :lol8:
My last comparison shot showing the height difference.
On the bike stand, I can grip the seat exceptionally well. So far I'm very happy! Now to test it tomorrow at GR
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KTM Renazco Racing Seat
KTM Renazco Racing Seat
Ken
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
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Re: KTM Renazco Racing Seat
Test ride results - All I can say is WOW!
Since the seat is taller, it is much easier to keep my elbows out while sitting which vast helps with control. Also, I don't have to move as far when standing up so my knees didn't get nearly as tired.
And the wide seat is mucho more comfortable on my sensitive derriere!
But the best part is the control I now have of the bike by being able to actually grip it with my legs while standing - amazing. I felt very comfortable and in control whilst standing and blasting through the rock garden at GR.
The long wait and the extra money for a quality seat was worth every penny!
Since the seat is taller, it is much easier to keep my elbows out while sitting which vast helps with control. Also, I don't have to move as far when standing up so my knees didn't get nearly as tired.
And the wide seat is mucho more comfortable on my sensitive derriere!
But the best part is the control I now have of the bike by being able to actually grip it with my legs while standing - amazing. I felt very comfortable and in control whilst standing and blasting through the rock garden at GR.
The long wait and the extra money for a quality seat was worth every penny!
Ken
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Die young as late as possible, remember who you were before the world told you how it should be. -- Barry Morris
Re: KTM Renazco Racing Seat
Sssssaaaaaaweeet!
That looks pretty awesome. I've heard very good things about Renazco.
That looks pretty awesome. I've heard very good things about Renazco.
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Re: KTM Renazco Racing Seat
Wow that looks good i need a wider seat to fit my ah wider seat.stock ktm seat and any ride over 30 miles = painful hykneeeeeee.
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Re: KTM Renazco Racing Seat
Bucho has one on his bike too so which ever one of us you see first, try it out!Daves08excr wrote:Wow that looks good i need a wider seat to fit my ah wider seat.stock ktm seat and any ride over 30 miles = painful hykneeeeeee.
Ken
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Re: KTM Renazco Racing Seat
cool thanks it will most likely be at ride in april.
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Re: KTM Renazco Racing Seat
The one on my bike is made from a DR650 seat pan, but you are still welcome to give it a try.
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