And again!! Used your fairing removal video yesterday to great effect and now I'm going to go and adjust my seat. Manual said take it to a dealer for this and I thought sod that. Now I don't need to. Cheers! 'Subbed.
DUDE ! I have my bandit 650 for 10 years, +60.000 riden on it, I just discovered this now ! The seating position always felt weird, the front ''flap'' was on low (a bolt missing, the other is not the OEM one), the front bushing was on low, the rear was on... high ! I adjusted it, it feels so much better 🤩
Excellent video. Straight to the point, clear, conceise, no rambling. Among the best made and most useful videos I've seen on TH-cam... and I watch a lot of motorcycle wrenching videos by a lot of people. But I've been told this seat will fit my bike (not a Bandit, but a GSXF) but it arrvied in parts in the box. So now I know how it fits together and how to adjust it. Brilliant as you Brits say.
Thanks. The other videos only showed the adjustment of the front or 2 of the big rubber pads that get turned 180degrees. In summary all 4 pads need to be turned and the front adjusted. High part pointing outwards for high drivers, inwards for lower drivers. And the front adjustment just makes the gap below seat and frame less visible when set for high drivers.
I've just tried to alter the rubber cushions to the higher setting , but the seat doesnt sit properly when putting it back on. It seems the two front cushions next to the tank are far to high 🤔 .
Let me get it right.. so, other than raising the seat with those 2 bolts on the front, I have to rotate all 4 of plastic thingys or just those in front?
Hey mate thanks for the video. I have the 650s 2009 pretty match the same seat. Three simple questions plz. I see that you have the front rubber adjusters to the high position and rear rubber adjusters (those close to passenger seat) to the low position. Did you set it like that to tilt only the nose of saddle? Is it more comfortable? By this provision does the saddle normally fit into place or does it have difficulty installing? Thanks in advance!
@@philo8040 You have to take pillion part of seat off, then take all 4 rubber blocks off, then the 2 bolts out of the risers at tank end. The plastic underside of seat then comes off, then the metal bracket that holds pillion part can be moved up on to the next level. Then put it back together. You will need 10mm and 8mm spanner and largish Phillips head screwdriver, just took me 15 mins, but seat is now on and higher. Good luck.
I've just tried to adjust my seat to the highest setting as you've shown in the video, unfortunately when I refitting the seat to my bike I noticed that the 2 rear rubbers that you don't turn around then do not rest on the frame of my bike resulting in my seat bowing in the middle. If I do turn the 2 rear rubbers around like the front 2 then my seat will not lock into place. Afraid
The reason is because you have to set apart the two seating in the middle. This video missed that. When you set apart you can also level up the middle metal part.
And again!! Used your fairing removal video yesterday to great effect and now I'm going to go and adjust my seat. Manual said take it to a dealer for this and I thought sod that. Now I don't need to. Cheers! 'Subbed.
@@jonathanmackie4884 your welcome
DUDE ! I have my bandit 650 for 10 years, +60.000 riden on it, I just discovered this now !
The seating position always felt weird, the front ''flap'' was on low (a bolt missing, the other is not the OEM one), the front bushing was on low, the rear was on... high !
I adjusted it, it feels so much better 🤩
Glad to be of some assistance 🤙
Great to hear that. Cool. Today I got the Bandit. Have to check the seat tomorrow. :)
Excellent video. Straight to the point, clear, conceise, no rambling. Among the best made and most useful videos I've seen on TH-cam... and I watch a lot of motorcycle wrenching videos by a lot of people. But I've been told this seat will fit my bike (not a Bandit, but a GSXF) but it arrvied in parts in the box. So now I know how it fits together and how to adjust it. Brilliant as you Brits say.
Thanks for watching 👍
Excellent and as many have said, straight to the point without the need for a 10 minute intro lol
Thank you for watching my video 👍
Thanks. The other videos only showed the adjustment of the front or 2 of the big rubber pads that get turned 180degrees.
In summary all 4 pads need to be turned and the front adjusted. High part pointing outwards for high drivers, inwards for lower drivers. And the front adjustment just makes the gap below seat and frame less visible when set for high drivers.
Thanks for watching my videos and supporting me
Great video. Enjoyed. This is the same on the GSF650n/s Bandits. :) Cheers bro.
Thanks for watching
@@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger You are welcome bro. Drop by to check my content. Cheers.
Thanks a lot for this Video! On the 1200 I adjust only 2 Rubbers than worked it!
Excellent video!!! Many Thanks!
Thank you 🙏 👍
I've just tried to alter the rubber cushions to the higher setting , but the seat doesnt sit properly when putting it back on. It seems the two front cushions next to the tank are far to high 🤔 .
@@paulburden3172 there will be a slight gap at front if the seat is high but should sit snug 👌
Let me get it right.. so, other than raising the seat with those 2 bolts on the front, I have to rotate all 4 of plastic thingys or just those in front?
"..and the same in the back."
I caught it this time. Thanks. Great video
Thanks for watching and for your support 👌
I never saw THIS... thanks 👍🏻
Your welcome thanks for watching 👍
Hey mate thanks for the video. I have the 650s 2009 pretty match the same seat.
Three simple questions plz. I see that you have the front rubber adjusters to the high position and rear rubber adjusters (those close to passenger seat) to the low position.
Did you set it like that to tilt only the nose of saddle? Is it more comfortable? By this provision does the saddle normally fit into place or does it have difficulty installing?
Thanks in advance!
Hi, I adjusted both and it went back fine, the only thing I have a little gap at seat and tank, but it’s fine, thanks for watching 🤙
I tried it on my gsf 1250 but there is a massive gap at the front and it wont clip in - does anyone have any tips?
I'm having the same issue, it just won't lock back in. Mine is the gsf1250 too
On my holidays but I’m going to have to look into that for you guys Dave
Hi folks I have just posted 3 pictures showing how my seat looks, please check it out 👌
@@philo8040 You have to take pillion part of seat off, then take all 4 rubber blocks off, then the 2 bolts out of the risers at tank end. The plastic underside of seat then comes off, then the metal bracket that holds pillion part can be moved up on to the next level. Then put it back together. You will need 10mm and 8mm spanner and largish Phillips head screwdriver, just took me 15 mins, but seat is now on and higher. Good luck.
I've just tried to adjust my seat to the highest setting as you've shown in the video, unfortunately when I refitting the seat to my bike I noticed that the 2 rear rubbers that you don't turn around then do not rest on the frame of my bike resulting in my seat bowing in the middle. If I do turn the 2 rear rubbers around like the front 2 then my seat will not lock into place. Afraid
Is it the same model?
The reason is because you have to set apart the two seating in the middle. This video missed that. When you set apart you can also level up the middle metal part.
And it will work!
Huh ??@@tomipal4904
Thanks dude!!
Your welcome thanks for watching my video 👍
you forgot to lower the rear seat cushion to match
How can I do this?
@dr.zeppelin2304 what part my friend?
Not a hack its standard seat lowering in the handbook lol