Rich O'Connor: Master of The Custom Motorcyle Seat

This video podcast answers the question, "Why do stock motorcycle seats kick your ass?" I documented Rich O'Connor's transformation of my stock BMW R1200R seat into a comfortable masterpiece. This video is a condensed version of the original show, which he now uses at trade shows as an educational tool.

The biggest problem with stock seats is that they are supposed to fit riders who are 52 tall as well riders who are 64 tall. And they supposed to be comfortable for someone who weighs 120 lbs and for someone who weighs 240 lbs.

Rich explained, "Imagine making a pair of pants that is supposed to fit someone between 52 and 64; they would fit absolutely no one."

Rich O'Connor started working in the upholstery business in 1973. Why upholstery? "It's all I know," he claims. He got his first job in the business at age 15. He has successfully combined his love of motorcycles, cars and leather into an incredible operation located on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle. Rich's Web site is www.richscustomseats.com.

Watch the video and you are guaranteed to learn more than you ever thought possible about motorcycle seats.

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[Philscbx]

Very NIce.

My 1800Neo could show up one day.

Using a crush foam 2" thick block to set butt into for permanent view of shape might work well to see pressure points to making the seat.

Just an idea I keep telling myself if I had all the gear to make one.