2013 Triumph Daytona 675R Seat Shave
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- As some of you know, the 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R is a fairly tall bike, despite its narrow waist and light weight. Wanting to get more foot on the ground, I took the seat to my local upholsterer, Ricardo's Auto Upholstery in Newhall, California.
It cost me $100, but it was SO well worth it. The bike is transformed for this vertically-challenged rider.
The bike is better everywhere when I'm on it;
1. At stops, left foot finds the ground easier.
2. Transfer from left to right is easier with less 'airtime'.
3. It's easier to foot the bike on uneven or imperfect surfaces.
4. Quick or unexpected stops with foot down are much easier.
5.The lowered seat effectively raises the bars, relaxes the otherwise acute neck angle and is all around more comfortable.
6. I feel more 'in' the bike instead of on it, which I really like. A lot of other riders have noted this preference too.
7. No downsides with handling or cornering, and I don't need too much weight over the front at my pace.
8. Pegs become higher, but they're still comfortable (stock pegs).
9. Bars are effectively raised a bit, which is a plus.
Here's Ricardo's shop on Yelp:
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(661) 255-6155
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$100 is worth it to ride with more confidence!
I am so glad you got the Daytona! I could listen to that whistle all day :).
@SineOccasu: Yeah I love it! That engine! That intake howl! That whistle!
The seat looks great when he shaved it did he make it narrow in the front and did you sit on it before he recovered it .
@BlueGram 13: Yep, I did a test-sit before he re-covered it, and despite it being sticky compared to a covered seat, it felt great.
Just picked up the 675 and have to kinda scoot to one side when stopped, are you able to tip toe on both sides now with the shaved seat?
Thank you!!!! I am 5 foot 3 and have a 2015 Daytona 675R, it is a scary thing to balance sometimes, bless you for the idea. I just need to find the right place to do it where I live.
@Nikki Duprey: You're welcome! Yeah, I think we both realize how tall this thing is...and keep in mind that if you have smaller feet, you're not getting the same amount of foot or toe down as someone with bigger feet. I'm a size 7 men's so yeah, not getting much help there.
Good luck with the upholsterer. If you find someone who likes bikes and has done this, then bonus! Or, feel free to be the first. With my SV, the upholsterer I found had never done a moto seat but did a great job, and then did tons of them after I recommended him.
Good luck. I'm curious to hear how it works out for ya once ya get it shaved.
I’m 5’1” and I’m looking into buying a new bike. Knowing about this modification opens up the possibility of more bikes to consider.
I had to pause this to say the black gear looks awesome!
@Coolchris158! Thanks! That's what I wear if I am just doing errands, or if I just want looser-fitting leathers for any reason. The 'space' suit is tighter and harder to get on and off, and I don't always want the attention it gets. But, that's my normal vlogging suit. I designed the black suit too, and it was made by Z-Custom leathers as well.
Nothing more reassuring that being able to comfortably put both feet flat on the ground.
@GTs Garage: No flatfooting for me (not even close) but getting one foot down should be reasonably secure. ;)
Great to see you getting that much more enjoyment outta the bike by such a cheap mod.
It's not something I need to consider but for smaller riders and a lot of female riders a real pro tip.
You could make a living customising the gp boys real world bikes!
@Sleepingdragon 1: Haha thanks. Well, I understand this whole short-rider thing very well now and shaving the seat is one of my first mods if a bike is too tall, or tall enough where I think it might increase my odds of a drop.
+spacep0d Keep the vlogs coming bro. Now you've got the Triumph maybe you could share information on the Daytona with Yammie Noob? He would probably appreciate your advice as he's a new rider.
Anyway I've only just stopped laughing at SUB DELINQUENT'S latest wheelie vlog it's hilarious check it out.
Sleepingdragon 1 Absolutely! Thanks again man. And yeah, ever since I upgraded my C: drive it's been a pleasure to edit...no more hard-locks and crashes! That was really making editing not fun.
Cost effective and keeps all that nice suspension clearance for the twisties! Btw I like the Spaceman's alter ego.
@AkDeluxeRider: Exactly! Glad ya like the DarthP0d. :)
I'm 5' 9" but my inseam is just under 30" (to the bottom of my foot) and I'd never even thought of taking an inch or so off a seat, that's a very good idea!
That might save me a lot of headaches in the future :)
Yeah, it's way better than messing with suspension, and for the Daytona it puts you more 'in' the bike, which is much easier on the neck too.
I does look like he did a great job. I love the sound of that triple. Ride safe bro.
@Vac002: Thanks man! Yeah...top work there. The triple is brill as always.
How does it go comfort wise? does it take any away?
My new 959 is horrifically uncomfortable i need to get a new seat for it.
@Matty f: It probably does, but I don't notice it. My arse has its own padding. People with very bony asses will notice it...maybe. Honestly though, I don't think about seat comfort at all. Inseam is a huge priority though.
+spacep0d Thanks mate :)
so the bike is 800mm now?
Good to know , whenever i stop by around there, ill check it out. Thx Spacepod.
@Kenny G choonit: Rock on!
Hi man, do you think I can mail the seat to him to scrape?
I'm sure you could! Definitely call him and see.
I need a new seat for my ducati, I've lost my balls :/
Did he shave the foam from the bottom or top? I'm considering modifying my R6 seat.
@trey50z Off the top with an upholsterer's rasp.
Excellent mod👌
Do you know other boots that increase my high? Except the one you are using
No idea about boots other than the ones I use, which are the Frey-Daytona M-Star or Ladystar (no difference but for size, which is absurd but it's how they do things). I've got two pair of these boots and have been wearing 'em for like 17 years now. :D
does shaving your seat have the same affect as lowering the bike in my case 1 in
@Michael Hernandez: Same effect, but without the cost and complication of lowering. The difference is that your first 1-1.5" come from the seat instead of lowering.
I just bought my gsxr 600 but can't flafoot and 5'3 ..I could drop my seat off at a upholstery and pock it up the next day ,right?
@VITA mex: You could just drop off the seat, yeah. Call first and make sure they know how to do it or want to do it, unless you plan to go to Ricardo's specifically. Ricardo knows his stuff!
spacep0d I'll just tell them to shave as much as possible bit still usable, thanks for the advise and keep up the good work!!😊
@VITA mex: Good plan. :D Thanks!
At a light, with both feet down how are you sitting? One flat foot and the other toe, or?
@Koujimoreno: Left foot down, right foot on peg. I don't generally try to put both feet down. More stable with one foot solidly planted.
Ah okay. Sounds slightly too high for me. I would probably be sitting that way too, but I wanna be able to sit footed at times.
koujimoreno Yeah this bike just starts off really tall, despite being light and narrow, I knew before I bought it that I was gonna shave the seat. :D
Cool. Ride safe.
Nice mod. May I ask how tall you are bro? I've just watched your modded rc390 test ride and you said it was quite tall. Im planning on getting that suspension set up on my 390 as well.
@Tambay Sa Bahay: Yeah with this mod it was VERY tall. I almost couldn't get the kickstand up. I'm 5'3", 28" inseam.
alright thanks man! I can't wait to start this project on my bike. Keep ridin!
Sure thing!
Congrats for your first Mod in your new bike !!!
Do not give a shi* with this kind of people who doesn't understand your real needs about feeling complete riding your bike, it's an art, it's not PIMP my bike! hahaha
Big hug and ride safe!
@Horizontes Verticais: Yeah man! Thanks much for the comment. :)
+Shannon Scott
1. If what you are saying about all this experience is true... so sorry my dear, but the time pass and you learn nothing about a riders life, first thing about an experient rider; RESPECT, all GOOD RIDERS respect eachother, I never see free atacks like this coming from a Experient Rider, but if you pass this ten years into a bubble looking just for your belly bottom... come on man, please do not do things like this, it's a shame.
2. Oh yeah, maybe you are a good rider on track... but you know that what you learn and use on track not ever you can use on roads in real life, always You need to repect your limits, bike limits, the limits of the road, variations of weather, animals, sand, oil, all possibilities what comes and goes wrong... and to add a plus... there is the other people in other vehicles, maybe sleepy, drunk, with headache, doing things that is not so clear sometimes.
3. Turn off the troll mode, Try to be more gentil, come down of your high heels, love your bike, your life and enjoy the world.
+Spacep0d You are welcome man!
I love the new bike! Are you going to give us a proper review and walk around?
@dinonoce: I actually did a bit of a walkaround with the first vid I did for this bike (the Pro Italia vid). I may do another after I install more mods.
Well seated 😍
Did I hear correctly that you are 5'3"? That has to make riding interesting at times. If I see you at SCMM I have to get a picture of you on my Sabre. I'm 6' with a 33" inseam, and that bike is a tad tall for me.
@Daniel Beld: I'm gonna need a stepladder, a parachute and a pep talk! :D
Do you know how many mm it is lower?
@suskimo: At some point when I'm next to a stock seat I'll do a side-by-side, or I will have to track down some older photos and compare. It's probably 30mm lower at least.
+spacep0d 30mm bring it down to gsxr height or close which is good
@Zakibird it's probably slightly taller than a Gixx still but it's quite close. Very comfortable at stops now.
how tall are you?
5'3", 29" inseam.
+spacep0d oh shit ok. I'm 15.. and I'm like 5"7 I thought I would be too short for a sport bike
@SjMotoVlogs: Not at all! Depends on your inseam. Also, you will grow until you're about 19 if you're male.
+spacep0d I definently have a penis .. lmao I don't know my inseam.
+SIG Ninja hahaha probably will! I'm gonna say around 30 or 31
How was it when you recieved it from your dealer? Can you put one foot down or tippy toes? Will be glad to hear from you mate.
@MockingJ It felt about as tall as I could manage. I could tip toe one side and moving to the right foot meant some 'air' time with no feet down. Shaving the seat made a big difference!
Wondering if I can put two feets down if I'll get my gsxr 600 seat shaved lol! Glad to hesr from you mate! Great fan from the Island of the Philippines
MockingJ Salamat!
@MockingJ: It was pretty dang tall. I was able to foot it but transitioning from right to left and back was really tricky. It's still fairly tall but much better than it was stock.
+spacep0d Keep up the great videos! Naway patnubayan ka nang diyos! (May God bless you)
bro i am 5 foot and same 29" inseam i guess can also ride tall bikes by shaving seat!
That was the easy way. hard way is to make a new link. This requires machinery and skills. I did that to my ride a STR. Used an adjustable link for dimensions. Posted a vid on my channel years ago.
@invisiblemon: This was the least-invasive way. Are you saying you lowered your own bike? I wouldn't lower a bike and really don't need to. If I were like 5' with a 27" inseam, I might have to think about that. But, I've never had to lower a bike to-date and there are plenty of bikes I can ride without either lowering the bike or even shaving the seat. The Daytona just happens to be a bit tall.
Short answer yes.
@invisiblemon: Ah yes. Well lowering is a fantastic option if you need it, but I prefer not to lower bikes if I can help it. The seat shave makes that possible, though I also wouldn't mind a lowering link where I could lower the bike ever so slightly more since I don't need gobs of clearance.
mr.ricardo
did he make it hard or soft?
Need to do a long ride now and see how that already firm seat treats you.
@Miles DeCoster: No mystery here, it will be totally fine. My SV seat was shaved way more aggressively and I was fine. Really, I never complain about seat comfort. My posterior has its own built-in padding. Pure muscle...and some padding. But even if it were at fighting weight, my ass never lacked for muscle/padding so seat comfort is a very low priority, with getting more foot on the ground a huge priority.
Dang wish you had a before and after 😵
did the same to my Pulsar
rs200?
+balsara 675 older one, 180 UG3. but I regret it.. pegs become shorter from seat n somehow makes my feet easier to getting tired
Doesn't shaving the seat make it quite less comfortable for your ass? You did take off a significant amount of foam.
@Counkev: My ass has a significant amount of its own padding...don't need too much foam but I sure as hell need more foot on the ground! :D
+spacep0d may I ask how heavy you are? This is because I've got a 28" and I only weigh 90 pounds.
@Ben climo. 160, pure muscle......and yeah some fat. :D But, you may be a lot younger than me. I'm 47 and pretty filled out and like I said, packed full of pure muscle fiber, LOL! Okay, I keed. Just 47 and 160.
@Ben climo. 160, pure muscle......and yeah some fat. :D But, you may be a lot younger than me. I'm 47 and pretty filled out and like I said, packed full of pure muscle fiber, LOL! Okay, I keed. Just 47 and 160.
your outfit is black ? no white again ?
@Bayu Pratama: This is my original custom riding suit..black. Designed by me, made by Z-Custom Leathers. :D
+spacep0d cool bro is good your designed ,but i like your white outfits ,hehehe (greetings from bikers indonesian bro spacep0d)
@Bayu Pratama: Hello to you in Indonesia! :D Yeah the white suit is my official 'Spacep0d' suit but I wear the black sometimes when I want to get ready more quickly, am not doing twisties or just want a looser fit that day.
+spacep0d but black suit instead of hot when in use to drive ? but you is different and cool ,in language Indonesia "Kamu kece spacep0d" :-D
@Bayu Pratama: Not at all...and I crashed in it a couple times so it's vented....haha.
$100 just for shave the seat? damn its super expensive
@Rozan abdurrahman:
At first blush it seems expensive, but;
1. Doing it yourself has some cost (tools, labor) and if you're inexperienced and jack it up, you're buying a new stock seat anyway and then you still need a pro to do it.
2. The aftermarket seats cost gobs of money and don't lower you as much as this will, because too many people still expect max comfort from a 'lower' seat. Shaving bears no such encumbrance.
3. Cheaper than lower, and no need to chop the kickstand or replace it. Plus, no loss of suspension travel.
4. Getting your feet down better? Priceless.
5. You're more 'in' the bike, and the bars are raised a bit with the pegs raised slightly too as a result. You won't get that any other way but for an expensive aftermarket seat. See #2.
maybe its worth for u but fyi in indonesia it cost just $10
btw nice bike u got there :thumbsup
@Rozan abdurrahman: Yeah but you know, SoCal economy. ;)