Star Yamaha Accessories Boulevard Solo Seat (Black) - V-Star 1100 Classic

Firm but far better contours than original

Replaced stock seat on 2005 V-star 1100 custom with The Boulevard solo seat.  I'm 6'3" 200 lbs and the stock seat, while more padded, slid me forward and I was constantly getting a "wedgie" and adjusting the equipment at stop lights, and then it gave me back and leg pain on longer rides (like, longer than 45 minutes).  The Boulevard is not nearly as padded, it is more like a bike seat or a horse saddle.  Some have mentioned that the seat seems to adjust to you after a few rides, but I suspect you get used to it like you would a bike seat or saddle.  However, at least for my purposes, it is far better contoured.  The seat does not slide you forward and you sit back more comfortably, and the lip in the back adds more support for your lower back.  I agree with others that it moves you back and down about 1" or so.  As a result, once either you or it have broken in, it is much more comfortable and I can spend a lot more time in the saddle, even with the minimal padding.  I does seem to ...
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