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Author:  winosteve [ 09 Apr 2020 16:42 ]
Post subject:  XB12SCG Seat

Hi, Ive got a 2009 XB12SCG and its a little bit too low for me, not much but enough that I was wondering if a seat from an XB12SS would fit? Does anyone know if it's a straight drop on or won't fit at all?

Thanks

Author:  edd [ 09 Apr 2020 23:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12SCG Seat

I don’t think it will fit as the Ss model is a stretch model with altered rear seat rails and from what l have seen l would guess that the seat is closer or identical to a Ulysses seat. :? The Scg was designed to be a standard XBs model for shorter riders, but some of us like that model for its flick Ability! ;)

The answer to your needs may be at hand though. The Scg standard seat is identical to a standard XB12s Lightning seat, but has around 3/4 inch less foam under the bum. If a standard Lightning seat is still to low you could try and find a 9SX seat which were the most deep padded, or high. The XB12 TT was also similarly padded as a 9SX or may be the same seat so may fit. ;)

I fitted an XB12 seat to my 9SX as the standard seat was too high for me. I tried an Scg seat on mine but that was a bit too hard as well. ;) If the 12s or SX seats are still too low for you you could try and swap your SCg for a standard 12s bike, or try and obtain the standard suspension. Some riders may want to do a straight swap, but remember to swap the side stand as well.

Buell also made a special ‘contour’ seat which is somewhere between a standard Lightning and an SX seat. This was available for a short time and is very hard to find now. :?

Deep isn’t it? lOl

Author:  winosteve [ 10 Apr 2020 09:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12SCG Seat

What a fantastic answer! Thanks very much indeed!

Ok, Ill have a good look around for an XB12S seat and see what I find.

Yes, flickable. Ive also got a KTM 1290 Superduke, which is fantastic, but the Buell is just a superb place to be. The KTM will bite me if I dont concentrate but the Buell feels like a magic carpet with a big grin on.

Thanks for sharing the knowledge :worthy:

Author:  ursus americanus [ 10 Apr 2020 12:07 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12SCG Seat

A good detailed response from our Edd :yup: Don't go for an XB12STT seat, it is the same length as an XB12SS seat. The XB12S and XB9S and SX seats will work.

Steve

Author:  winosteve [ 10 Apr 2020 15:12 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12SCG Seat

Ok, great.

Thanks very much.

I'll have a look around.

Cheers Steve

Author:  edd [ 10 Apr 2020 20:35 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12SCG Seat

There was an XB12s seat or two on fleabay! ;)

Author:  cactus [ 12 Apr 2020 11:59 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12SCG Seat

If you're having issues with the seat being too low why not have the padding thickened by your local motor upholster.

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