Texavina custom seat REVIEW

[yamahama]

Nice write ups. Has anyone weighed these seats? I just weighed my '72 original (with hard foam) at 9 lbs.

 

[Norton7d]

The Texavina seat I got about 4 years ago for my '76 shows no wear. I put only about 1500 miles on it each year, that's because I keep 5 bikes on the road.

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Measurements I just took:

Texavina: 0.50mm
Original '82 seat: 0.43mm
Original '83 seat: 0.44mm
Original '75 seat: 0.50mm

Also got a Texavina seat for my '74 RD350, but I sold that bike.
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Would it be possible to see a full side and rear pic of this seat / bike.
Thank you

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Would it be possible to see a full side and rear pic of this seat / bike.
Thank you

 

[Norton7d]

Thanks, what I find interesting is the rear looks more square than I would have figured.

Because of the stunning paint color and finish of this bike, I can't tell how the seat would look on a "stocker"....does anybody know of a stock 75 - 77 with a seat kike this?

Thanks again.

 

[zrx1100]

How is the comfort of this seat? my 14-year old MikesXS replacement is not very comfortable after 50 miles. I was thinking that a firmer seat may do better.

 

[willis]

Being low profile, my seat is pretty firm. I mostly just ride to work (15-20 minutes) and occasional back road blasts. I have a ride planned for this Saturday morning with a new group of riders that will probably be longer. I can follow up with a report afterwards.

 

[zrx1100]

I am looking to preserve the stock look. So not low profile. Please share your thoughts after a longer ride.

Being low profile, my seat is pretty firm. I mostly just ride to work (15-20 minutes) and occasional back road blasts. I have a ride planned for this Saturday morning with a new group of riders that will probably be longer. I can follow up with a report afterwards.

 

[willis]

I have a nice standard seat still available in the classifieds. Hit me up if interested. Foam is pretty soft.
https://www.xs650.com/threads/standard-seat.66839/

 

[zrx1100]

Thanks. I have the same seat. Not the original a but a good reproduction from back in the day mikesXS. I am thinking firmer foam is what I need. At least from previous experience. My just send it to Sargent

I have a nice standard seat still available in the classifieds. Hit me up if interested. Foam is pretty soft.
https://www.xs650.com/threads/standard-seat.66839/

 

[jetmechmarty]

My just send it to Sargent

I had Sargent do my Eleven Special seat over 20 years ago. I’ve put 100,000 miles on it. If they still do the same quality work, it’s good.

 

[sp4650]

hi just to add to this old post . texivina seat for a xs650special 1978 hinged style seat . perfect fit and well made reccomend to all

 

[jetmechmarty]

hi just to add to this old post . texivina seat for a xs650special 1978 hinged style seat . perfect fit and well made reccomend to all

Apparently, that seat eliminates the aluminum grab bar and brick taillight.

 

[cra-z1]

Also adding to the old post, the seats are not the most comfortable but the fit and quality is very good. I have had the one on the Susuki for several years now and bought one for the Kawasaki Im working on. I would say its a hundred mile seat before you want to get off for a bit

 

[rideitfast]

I have two of their seats and the quality is excellent. Have one on my RD350 and one that's going on my H1-500.