Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: Trip Machine Touring Seat. Is it style over substance?

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @TripMachine
    @TripMachine 2 роки тому +27

    Hey, this is Siddharth from Trip Machine. Absolutely love the video and thank you for making this. Your unbiased view on the seat is spot on. Though you purchased a used one, we made improvements to this one and the new seat which now has one foam with different levels of stiffness within the same foam. That's made the seat softer for shorter rides while still having the firmness for long ones.
    While we use a special water repellant suede that we designed specifically for outdoors, it can not beat the Vinyl in terms of water resistance. It can beat it in terms of longevity.
    Our seat/ products can best be described as a beautiful spouse. Everybody turns back and looks at you, they admire you but if you want the relationship to be long, it will need an extra level of love and affection. :)
    how do you think we can make it better, I'm dropping you an email.

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 2 роки тому

      Hi, I used to have an accessory road racing seat, part of a factory kit for the Honda CB-77. It had a top cover of a suede like material, with a longitudinal roll and pleat. It was grippy and looked good. It had a kick up stop at the rear end of the seat. It was good tactile sensor for the pillion to know that the end of the seat had been reached. I would like your seat style better if it did not slope downward at the seat end but had a raised stop to aid the pillion rider. The lack of this feature is why I have not chosen an accessory seat. Good luck with your company. Stuart Fillingham really likes your products.
      UA-cam video: New Honda CB77 Street Tracker | Moto Conspiracy’s Stunning ’64 Honda Street Tracker

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Siddharth. Got your email and replied 👍

    • @Ramognini
      @Ramognini Рік тому

      I am looking a new seat. And this video help me a lot. Seems Trip Machine will be the one.

  • @bradkern4878
    @bradkern4878 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this clip. I love the Trip Machine seat. It's one of my favorite mods for my Interceptor, along with my S&S slip-ons and my Beeline Moto nav unit.

  • @franzb69
    @franzb69 2 роки тому +4

    you can spray the suede with water repellent spray. and if you're crazy, you can add wax onto the suede and turn it into waxed flesh leather and make it even more water resistant.

  • @benshew
    @benshew 2 роки тому

    I have this seat and I really like and it's very comfortable. Though since I live is rainy Seattle I also bought a touring seat. So this is my summer seat and the touring is for the rest or long trips where I might get rain.

  • @AlistairLennox
    @AlistairLennox 10 місяців тому

    Nostalgia seats upgraded my seat but I was completely unhappy with it. I was looking forward to taking delivery of what I thought would be a very comfortable seat, but what I got was an instrument of extreme torture.
    I opted for a new leather seat cover which was excellent quality in every aspect but that was the only good point. I asked for a comfort seat but what I got upon inspection (I took the cover off) was the same foam below with a 1cm deep cut out portion removed underneath my old boy and NOT underneath my backside area. This 1cm gap was filled with a 1cm thick gel pad which again was placed underneath the area beneath my old boy and not my backside. Upon inspection it was easy to see that the gel had been cut down from a thick gel pad which meant the support provided by it wasn’t very good. These gel pads generally come in a standard thickness of around 2cm ‘ish’ so why did Nostalgia cut it down? The gel pad was then covered in a 3d mesh material…..and that was it. Now I’m no upholsterer but even I know that for comfort to be achieved it needs to be a case of ‘out with the old and in with the new’ and for me a 1cm cut out towards the front of my seat just didn’t fulfil my expectations of a comfort seat.
    Would I recommend Nostalgia Seats? Well they are clearly excellent at working with leather as my seat cover was of first class quality….no complaints there, but they clearly have no idea as to what constitutes a comfortable seat because if they did I would have received one, but I didn’t and for that I believe it was money poorly spent.

  • @morri03
    @morri03 2 роки тому

    Also thankyou for correctly pointing out that the stock seat is too soft not too hard as many claim

  • @kevquirk
    @kevquirk 2 роки тому +2

    I have the exact same TripMachine seat on my bike - it's a lovely thing and great when you're putting in the miles. But yeah, I wouldn't tour on it. I'm a fair weather rider these days, so I don't really have that problem. If I were to go touring again, I don't think it would be on the Inty anyway, so the lack of practicality is not really an issue for me.
    Quick point on the seat - it actually costs close to £400 here in the UK. I bought it around £250, but a week or so after delivery I got a bill for £150 from FedEX for tax and import duty. So buyer beware. It's a fantastic seat, but had I known it would cost me £400 I probably wouldn't have bought it.
    Looking forward to seeing the result of the changes to the stock seat - I might do something similar.

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      Hi Kev. Sorry to hear you got stung with those import charges, that’s a lot of have to pay on top. I think Urban Rider sell it here in the U.K.

    • @ChethanSG06
      @ChethanSG06 Рік тому

      These seat cost 110 pounds in India inclusive shipping

  • @jeffheater6544
    @jeffheater6544 2 роки тому

    I have leather seats on my classic 500, I just make sure to have a dry towel in the saddle bags to sit on when there is a chance of it being out in the rain.

  • @chriscoates2399
    @chriscoates2399 2 роки тому +1

    Great , I think you said it All Thanks

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      Cheers Chris 👍. Thanks for watching.

  • @paulbiddulph7620
    @paulbiddulph7620 2 роки тому

    I had a GT style touring seat which came extra with my Interceptor but didn't find it any more comfortable so sold i . I bought a suede seat cover from Raw & Rugged in India, great quality complete with brush and looks exactly like the Trip Machine seat. You can remove your seat cover and staple it on or just fit it over your seat and secure it with the supplied heavy duty draw string. If it rains you can remove it and put it in your pannier so your not sitting on a wet seat. It cost me $119 Aus. which included postage. It comes in Brown or black. I love it. Great videos and I love the presentation. Keep them going. I have a 1975 Honda K5 and 1978 Honda CX500 and the standard seats are so comfortable. I have been riding 50yrs and manufacturers stopped making comfortable seats in the 1980s. Why??

  • @ed2339
    @ed2339 2 роки тому

    Had the pleasure of using this seat as I ordered it last week. It's lovely and by far one of the best I have used on the interceptor. With luck it will not get wet anytime soon. I loved it 🙂

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      It is a fantastic seat. Just keep it dry!

    • @ed2339
      @ed2339 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto by the way I love your reviews. I had seen this on your bike in one of the previous videos and was checking if you had reviewed it. But unfortunately at that time there wasn't one.

  • @darylwootton5217
    @darylwootton5217 2 роки тому

    Appreciate the seat video, i use the touring seat on my interceptor with a rear cowl, it has been fine but the bike is generally used only for shorter coffee runs.
    Your series of upgrade videos has been very helpful so thank you for that, keep em coming.

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Daryl. Glad the videos have been helpful.

  • @themoog3889
    @themoog3889 2 роки тому +1

    So when I got my Interceptor and ride it home 54 miles I already knew the original seat had to go ! I ordered the GT seat from India on a Friday afternoon and was fitting it to the bike on the Monday, then the suede seat covers started to arrive so I bought one , best of both worlds ....if the weather looks iffy I ride without the cover on !

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Suede cover is a great idea.

    • @themoog3889
      @themoog3889 2 роки тому +1

      @@WildlifeMoto That was from Raw & Rugged ! I only use it when the girlfriend is on the back the rest of the time she's sporting a red cowl .

    • @ruahinesrider
      @ruahinesrider 2 роки тому

      @@themoog3889 I have Trip Machine seat & was thinking about a Raw & Rugged seat cover for stock or touring seat for touring & was wondering does cover slides on seat at all or is it grippy.I go to back to vinyl & I'm sliding around.

  • @stephendove5306
    @stephendove5306 2 роки тому +1

    I had the GT touring seat fitted to my Interceptor after hearing about the discomfort people had with the original seat , so although I have the original seat I've never sat on it , I also have a single seat which I had on for a while with a tail bag which fitted flat on the frame behind the seat . On another note have you seen the "Suede Look" one's on the 120th Special Edition models with the Black Chrome tanks ? I was wondering how water repellent they were ?

  • @Deadonkey85
    @Deadonkey85 2 роки тому

    The premium touring seat from RE might be a good option, not the GT one you have but the premium touring one ment for the interceptor. That GT one is ment for the Continental GT

  • @cristianmariano2457
    @cristianmariano2457 2 роки тому

    Hello! excellent video, considering the good quality of the images, it would have been nice to also show the brown "trip machine" saddle, to give the opportunity to evaluate the color well. do you think the black or brown is better on the interceptor ventura blue? thank you. Cristian

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks Christian. Personally I think the black seat looks better. If I get hold of a brown version I’ll make a video on it.

  • @varunchambyal777
    @varunchambyal777 Рік тому

    Is it slimmer than the stock seat? What is the seat height of the bike with this one?

  • @miguelcorreia7034
    @miguelcorreia7034 2 роки тому +1

    Do you think the raw and rugged cover for the seat it a better option for what you get / pay ?

    • @raphaeldukhan
      @raphaeldukhan Рік тому

      yes, I got mine from Raw and Rugged and it adds some more padding.
      There's a guy who has made a video of it. ua-cam.com/video/GQCq-FuvFjQ/v-deo.html
      But I have to say it's incredibly good and much cheaper than TripMachine

  • @barriekeegan1426
    @barriekeegan1426 2 роки тому

    Excellent some great ideas

  • @morri03
    @morri03 2 роки тому

    I have the second gen touring seat which I am very pleased with

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      The new premium touring seat? It looks great.

    • @morri03
      @morri03 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto yes the new one. The bit of white piping goes well with the Baker express colour way

  • @geraldtakala1721
    @geraldtakala1721 2 роки тому

    The stock seat squishes down on the sides so you get more pressure on your perineum,giving rises to numbness in the genitalia

  • @fakrul7429
    @fakrul7429 2 роки тому

    I think 🤔 i want 😎

  • @kongkansaikia4599
    @kongkansaikia4599 2 роки тому

    Sahara seats make the most practical (& stylish) seats for the RE Interceptor

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      Thanks I’ll check them out.

    • @notstevelam
      @notstevelam 2 роки тому

      sahara stuff is cheaply made and poor quality. i have 2 of their covers and they suck.

  • @TheRealCabe
    @TheRealCabe 2 роки тому

    What’s your phone holder mate? Saw just about every video you did on the Interceptor and can’t find a reference…

  • @ruahinesrider
    @ruahinesrider 2 роки тому

    Also I find the Suede grippy & it will brake into your arse.It is also narrower & lower.A steam clean at a professional shop or a hand held steam cleaner will clean it up great.
    They are going to make a waterproof cover for it & I emailed them about waterproof cover & said it not released yet.I reckon you & anyone else email them about waterproof cover to put the pressure on so it released.You can get a vinyl waterproof seat cover from Sahara Seats & being vinyl is 100% waterproof & stuff in your jacket if it fines up.Leather gets wet too but takes longer to get wet & around stitching.Sahara Seats make several styles & make custom seats.My seat has been in 20mins Heavy rain with me riding & I brought it inside & dried it front of fire & it dry.I live in NZ & it not as bad as the UK weather & have toured on it in summer.In winter if it looks like it rain I use stock seat & also use stock for services at garage.

    • @ruahinesrider
      @ruahinesrider 2 роки тому

      Raw & Rugged do a Suede seat cover which looks great & if it rains stuff in jacket or pannier but I wonder it being a cover might slide around but I suspect it being suede it should be ok.Best scenario is Trip Machine seat with waterproof cover & second option is Raw & Rugged Suede seat cover which looks the same but a cover.3rd option is custom seat.
      I will be looking at Urban Rider waterproof cover & have considered Raw & Rugged Suede cover for stock seat for touring as I do love the look & grip & vinyl is the best waterproof seat.
      A super light steam clean & dry in front of fire then brush mine is a year old & still looks great.

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear your seat is holding up well over time. I’ll drop TM a note about the cover. I’ll see what they say. Thanks for watching.

  • @deadass812
    @deadass812 2 роки тому

    Hey, any chance you'd tell me which size the spacers between your headlight and those Motone brackets are? Been meaning to make the same change to my own Interceptor and was wondering what else I need

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      I used 10mm spacers.

    • @deadass812
      @deadass812 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto Thanks a bunch dude!

  • @pauljai7151
    @pauljai7151 2 роки тому

    When it comes to seats, check out Tom Hurley custom seats, yes there is a long wait, yes it's expensive. However you don't seem like you scrimp on things. I had mine rebuilt with medical gel and memory foam, and i'm blown away with the quality and comfort. find him on Instagram. AMAZING work.

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Great suggestion. His work looks exceptional.

    • @pauljai7151
      @pauljai7151 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto I think the Missenden flyer had 2 made by him after I commented on the awful seat he had made for his rather expensive interceptor project, and his speed twin. No reviews yet, but yea he is phenominal. The Gel he uses is 4x as thick as the stuff you get on line. When your ass is on a seat all day it needs to be happy. It took me a while to decide who I was going to use to get one made as its quite an investment. but sooooo happy.

  • @Vicegoodn
    @Vicegoodn 2 роки тому

    Did you get rid of the Tuono?

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      Got nicked. Will be replacing it at some point.

    • @Vicegoodn
      @Vicegoodn 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto damn sorry to hear man.

  • @SonOfTerra92
    @SonOfTerra92 5 місяців тому

    Suede touring seat slays...

  • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
    @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому

    Hi, " passenger grab strap ". It makes a handy place to store gloves while adding gasoline or otherwise off the bike. Passengers, grab with one hand inside your thigh, under the seat, preferably under the frame. Grab beside the hip or buttock under the seat, preferably under the frame. Pull one's body down into the seat as needed. Aids in remaining seat while launches and braking occur. Don't ever trust the seat strap for gripping the motorcycle. Ever. d:)

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  Рік тому +1

      You are right about never using the strap to pull the bike. The seat on the RE can be easily ripped off without pulling the lock wire (guess how I found out).

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Рік тому

      @@WildlifeMoto Hi, all the motorcycles that I've had the seat was either bolted, bolted and clamped or fixed mounted pivot positions and latch. I recall seeing a fellow lose his seat decades ago and recall his agony landing on the frame and not his seat. So, I don't understand the quick removability of the seat nor why one would need it to be so.

  • @davidgallagher3555
    @davidgallagher3555 2 роки тому

    Bit off topic....is your interceptor a euro 5?

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Mine is Euro 4

    • @dev8546
      @dev8546 2 роки тому

      Hi David, are you having cutting out issues on your euro 5?

    • @davidgallagher3555
      @davidgallagher3555 2 роки тому

      @@dev8546 No I'm deciding if I should get a euro 4 or euro 5. Is the euro 5 engine impaired because of emissions regulations.

    • @dev8546
      @dev8546 2 роки тому

      @@davidgallagher3555 Most euro 5 had cutting out issues at 1200 rpm, which means cutting out at every intersection. There is an updated ecu map available with Re for euro 5 and that fixes it. In short make sure the euro 5 has the updated map at the time of purchase. Fun bike to ride.

  • @perforations6234
    @perforations6234 2 роки тому

    since what day was animal leather a quality thing for motorcycle seats? It sucks up liquids and makes everythng worse... I obviously prefer a fake leather material that let's liquids drip off. On a side note, I took 3h rides on the original seat, but I had less comforting experiences with Yamaha/Honda seats (not that the Interceptors seat is perfect ;))

  • @henryhartley9993
    @henryhartley9993 2 роки тому

    I think the best idea is to just have the original seat re- upholstered to your own spec for less than £200.....

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Agree. Better than paying full price for the Tripmachine seat. I was lucky and got a used one for £90.

  • @fakawrahir6417
    @fakawrahir6417 2 роки тому

    Aesthetically the gt looks the best.

  • @notstevelam
    @notstevelam 2 роки тому

    vinyl/whatever plastic non-stitched is the way to go tbh. real leather with stitching is just a really dumb choice for a seat. it requires way more maintenance and the 'real' stitching means it won't EVER be waterproof, no matter what kind of sealant you use. it may suit a car, but for a motorcycle that literally has the seat exposed to the elements at all times? no thanks.
    as for the GT touring seat, even the stock GT seat is very firm. the touring version feels barely any different tbh.
    I also feel like it has less to do with firmness and more to do with the spread of the seat, which distributes your weight better.
    trip machine also makes these grip wraps that are also entirely stylish with zero practicality. they basically turn into slippery messes when wet and require a stupid level of maintenance.

  • @ruahinesrider
    @ruahinesrider 2 роки тому

    I got mine a year ago & it was $380 delivered but after Stu Fillingham video price shot up to $500😂🤣

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому

      Wow! That’s pretty steep.

    • @ruahinesrider
      @ruahinesrider 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto $380nz is about £175-£180 but after Stu Fillingham price is now £240 $500nz I was glad I got in early🤣. Instructions say use a leather cleaner & recommend a professional clean to bring it up mint.I don't mind the pillion strap & rest my arse just on the edge of it so it's comfortable but it has worn.

  • @OldMotorbikeMan
    @OldMotorbikeMan 2 роки тому

    You murderd a horse to brush the seat..(just kidding)it seems ok,but the RE preimum red stich seat would seem to blend with your oem paint blend very well/or bit better)just my opnion) i think,as always informative/info 100% thanks

    • @WildlifeMoto
      @WildlifeMoto  2 роки тому +1

      Haha. No horse was harmed in the making of my brush (unless you count getting a bad haircut). Yes the Premium touring seat looks good, might check it out. Cheers.

    • @OldMotorbikeMan
      @OldMotorbikeMan 2 роки тому

      @@WildlifeMoto :)neiggghhhhyy ,just stick to to the one you bought for now,i rekon mate, mabey when it gets a bit faded get an upholsty to put couple of red tabs on those 2 leather bits near handgrip strap,ps that exaust change vid of yours,still one of the funnies ive seen ever 👍🤣ohh yea the red premo seat has swd patch,i never realised those continental type blue ones dont..

  • @VishalVoraUK
    @VishalVoraUK 2 роки тому

    A bargain for £90. Well done.