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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 650 and 1250 - WATER COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: SteelD on July 02, 2008, 06:33:33 AM

Title: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: SteelD on July 02, 2008, 06:33:33 AM: See http://www.sargentcycle.com/suzwsbandit.htm
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Ash Tekka on July 05, 2008, 03:13:03 PM: Wow, I REALLY like the way that looks. I wonder if the surface of it will have more grip then the stock one. I tend to slid around alot.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Andouille on July 07, 2008, 09:27:56 AM: Today is July 7th and the darn seat release date is July 9th. I am pre-registered and have not yet received an email from them. What's up with that? Anyway, I got tired of waiting and ordered a Corbin with the modification that prevents you from sliding up on the tank. I have pretty much decided to take advantage of the pre-reg discount and get the Sargent too, then keep the one I like best and sell the other.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Ash Tekka on July 07, 2008, 02:58:43 PM: I'm really curious what the pre reg price vs retail price will be. If its a considerable amount I may have to order one just to try it...
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Ash Tekka on July 09, 2008, 02:20:00 PM: anyone notice they keep pushing the release back by a day? the suspense is killing me :banghead:
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Ash Tekka on July 09, 2008, 07:21:04 PM: They updated the site listing the cost and all the options etc you can get when you order it. I still haven't gotten an email or anything from them about the special discount though.
Retail is $400+ depending on your options.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: dhcolesj on July 10, 2008, 12:43:14 AM: I got the email today. I think the jury is still out. I wish I could sit on one of these before handing over 400 bucks.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Bossk on July 10, 2008, 03:54:23 AM: I think I'm going to bite the bullet once I'm 100% sure it's the same mount on the 2007 GSF650 as the GSF1250 for the seat. I got all excited today and tried to order and the promotional code wasn't working, I wrote them and they said they're having trouble with the ecommerce site, but will adjust the order accordingly.

The special price is $356.96
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Katamaniac on July 14, 2008, 01:10:26 PM: Quote from: Bossk on July 10, 2008, 03:54:23 AM
I think I'm going to bite the bullet once I'm 100% sure it's the same mount on the 2007 GSF650 as the GSF1250 for the seat. I got all excited today and tried to order and the promotional code wasn't working, I wrote them and they said they're having trouble with the ecommerce site, but will adjust the order accordingly.

The special price is $356.96

So since you know what the price is on the seat, I assume that you got the promotional code. I e-mailed them last week and have not heard a reply. My birthday is coming up in a few weeks, and I asked the misses for one for my birthday.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Bossk on July 14, 2008, 02:28:03 PM: Yup, I had it mailed to me the day I posted that topic. I've got the seat ordered, I just sent them an email with my order # and said fix it up for me, and they adjusted the price. The promo code wouldn't work in the ordering system, they said they were having problems with the ecommerce setup.

So now I just have to wait 5 to 6 weeks :banghead: Kinda sucks cause I'm planning a ride for 4 days around Washington and the west coast. That would have been the perfect test for my new seat :grin:
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Katamaniac on July 14, 2008, 03:10:39 PM: You mean to tell me that after waiting all those months for Srgent to make a seat, we are now going to have to wait 5-6 weeks for delivery :banghead:
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Bossk on July 14, 2008, 03:25:29 PM: They said it may come sooner, but they're made to order apparently. Guess we'll see.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Mtntrax on July 15, 2008, 10:48:20 PM: You might be pleasantly surprised. I sure was! Received an email with UPS tracking number and the seat has been shipped. Unfortunately though it will take 6 days to get here. So they are delivering them faster than originally expected. Guess they did crank up production with some extra help like I was told when I ordered it. :beers:
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Bossk on July 15, 2008, 10:52:29 PM: Sweet that's good news! I hope I'm next then :grin:
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Bossk on August 08, 2008, 07:00:49 PM: My seat arrived today! I ran home to make sure it mounts without issue on the 07 650 and she does! Then ran back to work to dream about sitting in comfort :(

So hopefully I'll get out tonight or tomorrow and I'll report back.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Red01 on August 09, 2008, 04:33:23 PM: Quote from: Bossk on August 08, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
So hopefully I'll get out tonight or tomorrow and I'll report back.

With pics!! :trustme:
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Bossk on August 09, 2008, 11:23:37 PM: Soon as it stops raining, consider it done! It looks more comfortable, nice and wide in the bum for support, here's hoping!
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: CWO4GUNNER on August 11, 2008, 02:13:40 AM: It really doesn't appeal to me. Probubly a combination of the high price and the early Volvo style upholstery IMHO.
Title: Re: Sargent Seat - Imminent Launch
Post by: Katamaniac on August 11, 2008, 11:05:54 AM: I got mine for my 40th birthday on Saturday. I rode to work with it today and it was a much more comfortable ride than the stock seat.