[Caphenning]

Hi all, I just bought my SCR 950, and have run a couple talks of gas through it now and while 51-54mpg is good enough for a liter bike, the 175 mile range is a bit on the low side. It seems to me that due to the rest of the bike’s design my knees are always at least 2 inches from the tank. Does anyone make an aftermarket tank for the bike that uses that space as it would nearly quadruple the volume? Also hoping the seat foam breaks in a bit more, or I’ll need to find a new saddle as well, any good sources for those, or do I need to go custom on both tank and saddle?

TIA

 

[srinath]

A bigger tank may sound all fantastic but IMHO would look terrible.
Cruiser tanks are fat and bulbous and frankly look - well cruiserish.
Fill gas often, bask in the envious looks of cagers, admiring looks of the cute girls and indulge your "thunger" with donuts and coffee.
WTF is "thungry" anyway.

 

[Krixtoph]

Also hoping the seat foam breaks in a bit more, or I’ll need to find a new saddle as well, any good sources for those, or do I need to go custom on both tank and saddle?

TIA

Not sure about the tank, as I would love a larger one or at least an aux tank hookup. Don't keep your hopes up on breaking in that stock seat. I waited for the break in, tried filing it down, and found it still too **** hard so I went with custom foam/upholstery from Seat Concepts. They're cheaper than Corbin and their mod makes a MASSIVE difference. I highly endorse it, as will others, and you can't go wrong: Seat Concepts SCR950 Seat

 

[Gochay]

Another shout out from me on the Seat Concepts seat. It's unbelievable how much of an improvement it is. Well worth the money.

 

[bmw111]

Not sure about the tank, as I would love a larger one or at least an aux tank hookup. Don't keep your hopes up on breaking in that stock seat. I waited for the break in, tried filing it down, and found it still too **** hard so I went with custom foam/upholstery from Seat Concepts. They're cheaper than Corbin and their mod makes a MASSIVE difference. I highly endorse it, as will others, and you can't go wrong: Seat Concepts SCR950 Seat

I've been hoping the stock seat eventually softens up a bit but I think with how often (not) I get to ride it it will take years. That Seat Concepts looks good. What do you need to install? Staple gun?

 

[Schu]

I've been hoping the stock seat eventually softens up a bit but I think with how often (not) I get to ride it it will take years. That Seat Concepts looks good. What do you need to install? Staple gun?

That's about it. Staple gun with 1/4" stainless staples. Some people spray some adhesive on the foam and lay a film of plastic before you install the actual cover. It was easy. They include the plastic film. Almost like Saran Wrap.

 

[Krixtoph]

That's about it. Staple gun with 1/4" stainless staples. Some people spray some adhesive on the foam and lay a film of plastic before you install the actual cover. It was easy. They include the plastic film. Almost like Saran Wrap.

Yep, that's exactly what I did. I had some Elmer's spray adhesive laying around and glued the foam to the seat pan, and the plastic waterproof lining to the top of the foam. After that I laid down the upholstery and stapled it all together. I think it was about a 15-20 min job. Really easy.