seats

lolski · Post by **lolski** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:53 pm

hi i have a 54 g3ls and the dual seat on my bike is in a sorry state and i would like to replace it but looking at my parts book it shows dual seat and spring saddle parts was this year fitted with saddle and dual as i rather like the look of the saddle seat as i ride solo any comments
thanks Laurence

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:13 pm

Probably something you would regret.
there is a reason why dual seats became so popular back inthe fifties .
A Necessary fitment on a rigid frame: On a sprung frame,?? side to side soggy, no room to move your RS, removes that feeling of being connected to the bike.
you always end up with the back frame under you,and it gets to hurt on a long run,and again there is nowhere to shift your butt to.
Still, if thats what you want........

lolski · Post by **lolski** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:34 pm

Thanks Itma i knew i would get an honest answer may be looks are not every thing reading your comments i think i will go for comfort and stretch out
thanks Laurence

mikeydpippin · Post by **mikeydpippin** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:01 pm

Hi,Where do you find the seat for a G3 I've found part no. 023378 but not found the item anywhere

AJSNUT · Post by **AJSNUT** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:40 am

I have a 1952 18S with saddle. I junked the dual seat as a. it was very short on this model, no real room for two people, and b. I found the riding position too low (I am 6 feet tall). With a saddle you have the opportunity to set the seat height more appropriate to your stature, I find that it is more comfortable, and (to my eye) looks better and more suited to the styling of the bike.
I think that a (good) saddle is very comfortable in touring mode. If you like to ride more aggressively then a dual seat may be better.

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:30 pm

If you obtain a twin-seat be careful which one you buy. Don't know who makes them, but there is one version where the top is not parallel with the base, they look awful.

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:42 pm

Its true that the 53 dual seat is a bit short for two up it maybe possible to get one for later year that looks similar or a specialist may make a 53 style seat longer for you as a special. The name Leighton comes from memory somewhere have a google for it.

lolski · Post by **lolski** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:20 pm

thank every one for all your input now i will have to way up again the pro and cons and decide which route to take
regards Laurence

dave16mct · Post by **dave16mct** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:56 pm

The 54 spring frame has no fittings for a saddle. The saddle in the parts list is for a rigid frame. It can be done but it's a lot of work (friend of mine did it). I'd go for the twinseat. Dave.

mikeydpippin · Post by **mikeydpippin** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:37 pm

Sorry to be a pain gents,but where can i purchase a dual seat for a G3 LS