My wife had issues with the back of the R3, footrests too far back so she couldn't brace herself, crappy rear suspension that gave her back and neck pains and a terrible rear seat. Got permission to fix all this all of this and now she doesn't ride on the back anymore. We got our seats reupholstered by a motor trimmer who does cars and bikes. He reshaped the seats too much more comfortable.
I have the tourer and paid $800 extra for the gel 2 piece seat. I don't know if it fits the roadster, but I can do a 1000ks and hope off the bike feeling fine. I also have the adjustable riders backrest
For what it is worth, Mustang don't yet make a seat for the Roadster....seems the Roadster may be wider than the tourer in the frame. Its a shame cos they make a **** fine seat.
When you guys say the gel heats up in the sun I could bet it's not this gel I use, because it does not.
It will not heat up and it will not freeze, this stuff is expensive and has a life time guarantee, not sure if the other gel companies can say the same. Just saying