Now I can't decide if my saddle is uncomfy or not. After a 400mile trip last weekend there were times when it felt bad, and others when I didn't notice. I'm umming and ahhing about whether to get it changed; bit more foam or maybe a gel pad slipped in there.
Has anyone else had theirs worked on? I'm not bothered about a slight increase in height.
I look forward to hearing your views.

I bought an AirHawk for my last bike, and it fits the Ten like a glove, and I can swap it about with the XJR too. I use it often for any long haul riding, although I don't find the Tens' seat uncomfortable it's just a sort of insurance.

It's one option, without the need to have to send your seat away.

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At first, I also wanted to have my seat customized(higher, flat, wider and other foam), but I've done 10.000km so far and I'm happy with it as it is , for now. Look in this Tenere section and search for Tenere-Doug, who runs a Khaki Tenere and had his seat done. Looks good and comfy, there was also an adress were he had it done(in the U.K.). Here in Holland we got Ray, who has done lots of seats, also one for a Dutch Tenere rider: look under www.rayz.nl under "voorbeelden"(=examples), where there are lots of pics of customized seats(for all kinds of bikes, but mostly for allroad and offroad bikes).
Greetz, Hans.

P.s.: enclosed two pics, the first seat by Ray, the second Tenere Doug's seat.

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Thanks for that Dallas. Will have a root around.

I had a gel pad put in the seat of my X by a company in Coventry.

www.motorbike-seats.co.uk

Just a guy working out of his home, but they did a good job, not cheap, but my a@se thanked me for it......




Nick.

That's the same guy who did mine.

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If I were to have any real issue with my Tenere it would be the seat as I find it short in length (I am 6 ft tall) and very soft. After about 30 to 45 mins I need to start standing up to get the blood moving again. I have moved the bars forward as much as possible and this improved the position slightly but I feel that a seat change is the only way. Has anyone used a company called 'intobikes.co.uk' as they push a seat by 'Bagster' which allows you to design the seat. Looks a good idea but I would like to find someone who has used the service. P.S. I have read the other submissions attached to this thread.
Regards
jmac

Hey Jmac and welcome. The bagster cover is just that, only a cover. The foam itself doesn't get changed. Like you I'm over 6' and find that I'm sat on the back of the seat and find the foam compresses and I'm sat on the base. I've had some quotes for a seat rebuild, but still umming etc...
I see you're in Farnham, I've got a good mate there with a BMW rs. I'll tell him to look out for another Ten.

Thanks tripletom. If you get any joy from the companies quoting I would be interested to know. Likewise I will as well.

Sent you a message mate.