tattoo001

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Gday guys, I've done a lot of searching but have found it to be quite confusing.. im after a stock seat for my 2014 roadster so i can have it re shaped and upholstered. ive found a couple of touring seats on ebay but don't know if they'll fit?

I was going to post in classified but am not sure what to ask for? Ive also looked for new seats but have heard very mixed reviews for the money spent on corbin etc.

Preferably in Australia 👍

Thanks in advance.
 
  1. Do you want Solo rider, or Rider and separate pillion, or a one piece Dual seat?
  2. Do you want factory Triumph or aftermarket options starting at about Au$500?
  3. New or used?
  4. if special colours, materials wanted custom upgrade on stock seat pan is way to go.
 
  1. Do you want Solo rider, or Rider and separate pillion, or a one piece Dual seat?
  2. Do you want factory Triumph or aftermarket options starting at about Au$500?
  3. New or used?
  4. if special colours, materials wanted custom upgrade on stock seat pan is way to go.

😂😂😂 yep, these are my options... im 6'4 so I'm wanting to customise an old seat to sit me back as far as possible and low as possible. Im not sure i can get that in aftermarket?

The ones I've been looking at are dual, single piece seats. I'd rather stick with double seats so I can keep the sissy bar and rack.

Even separate rider/pillion would be fine, so I could just redo the rider. 👍

There's a couple of genuine r3 touring seats for sale on ebay but I doubt they'd fit the roadster?
 
Naming of R3 seats is a pitfall for newcomers and oldcomers alike.
Before the 2008 R3 Touring (R3T) model with different frame, wheels and single headlight many Triumph accessory seats for the 2 headlight 2004-2018 Std/Classic/Roadster range had 'Touring' in their product names. After the single headlight model came out these names continued in use for some accessories.

R3T seats will not fit the 2004-2018 Std/Classic/Roadster range or vice versa.

There are about 8 different Triumph seats for the 2004-2018 Std/Classic/Roadster range.

Generally taller riders need a taller seat but with ability to lean back. Really tall folks can happily use aftermarket Fwd controls if they are happy to be without crash bars. Rider's backrest are a real boon for comfort and can make a reasonable seat much better.

Best Factory R3R Dual seat is the Classic Dual with hole for rider's backrest. The backrest has not been available from dealers for many years.
CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - DUAL A9708164
For use with Adjustable Rider Backrest A9708160

I have a brand new old stock set of the seat and backrest in the USA awaiting bundling in a shipment.
These though are not the best seat /combo for taller riders on later R3 Roadsters with mid pegs as they were designed for the fwd pegs of the 2004-2009 R3 Std/Classic and tend to push the rider fwd in relation to tank and pegs.

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Best /cheapest option for you is to firstly get a rider's backrest to improve your stock riders seat hugely.
Utopia in USA make a rider's backrest option for Dual and Solo R3 seats.
The rider's seat pictured is a Solo Gel but is identical in shape etc to your stock 2014 Roadster Solo with a stock 2004-2009 'Bread loaf' pillion on rear.
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I have a used Utopia here in my shed.

Then if you want to go ahead get a second hand rider's Solo seat and have it re-upholstered at a specialist motorcycle seat re-builder.

I think @adelaideVMC may want to sell his Utopia backrest and separate Triumph Gel Rider's Solo and Gel wide Pillion seats.
 
Naming of R3 seats is a pitfall for newcomers and oldcomers alike.
Before the 2008 R3 Touring (R3T) model with different frame, wheels and single headlight many Triumph accessory seats for the 2 headlight 2004-2018 Std/Classic/Roadster range had 'Touring' in their product names. After the single headlight model came out these names continued in use for some accessories.

R3T seats will not fit the 2004-2018 Std/Classic/Roadster range or vice versa.

There are about 8 different Triumph seats for the 2004-2018 Std/Classic/Roadster range.

Generally taller riders need a taller seat but with ability to lean back. Really tall folks can happily use aftermarket Fwd controls if they are happy to be without crash bars. Rider's backrest are a real boon for comfort and can make a reasonable seat much better.

Best Factory R3R Dual seat is the Classic Dual with hole for rider's backrest. The backrest has not been available from dealers for many years.
CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - DUAL A9708164
For use with Adjustable Rider Backrest A9708160

I have a brand new old stock set of the seat and backrest in the USA awaiting bundling in a shipment.
These though are not the best seat /combo for taller riders on later R3 Roadsters with mid pegs as they were designed for the fwd pegs of the 2004-2009 R3 Std/Classic and tend to push the rider fwd in relation to tank and pegs.

1603602896975.png


Best /cheapest option for you is to firstly get a rider's backrest to improve your stock riders seat hugely.
Utopia in USA make a rider's backrest option for Dual and Solo R3 seats.
The rider's seat pictured is a Solo Gel but is identical in shape etc to your stock 2014 Roadster Solo with a stock 2004-2009 'Bread loaf' pillion on rear.
1603603306803.png
1603603487304.png


I have a used Utopia here in my shed.

Then if you want to go ahead get a second hand rider's Solo seat and have it re-upholstered at a specialist motorcycle seat re-builder.

I think @adelaideVMC may want to sell his Utopia backrest and separate Triumph Gel Rider's Solo and Gel wide Pillion seats.
Thanks for the info. Ive looked into forward controls also, so moving back in the seat would be go too. I will have to look into my options more before deciding 👍
 
With fwd controls you would probably leave seat where it is as it is a pretty big stretch with them on and you would tend to sit lower in the seat. If I went that way I would fit and try first before getting seat mods.

I have an unused USA sourced set of Refined Cycle Rocket III fwd controls in my storage.
FC17 Forward Controls for Triumph Rocket III Roadster, Classic, Standard & Rocket X

They move your feet forward about 11" on the Roadster model and about 5.5" on the Standard and Classic models for a much more comfortable ride!
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With fwd controls you would probably leave seat where it is as it is a pretty big stretch with them on and you would tend to sit lower in the seat. If I went that way I would fit and try first before getting seat mods.

I have an unused USA sourced set of Refined Cycle Rocket III fwd controls in my storage.
FC17 Forward Controls for Triumph Rocket III Roadster, Classic, Standard & Rocket X

They move your feet forward about 11" on the Roadster model and about 5.5" on the Standard and Classic models for a much more comfortable ride!
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Sounds good, that would be awesome.. are they the ones that had problems with flexing on one side? I think that is what I'll need and you're right, it should improve my seating position..
Do I use my current shifter and modify or is it all included? I will have a look at the link 😂. Very interested though, thanks
 
Sounds good, that would be awesome.. are they the ones that had problems with flexing on one side? I think that is what I'll need and you're right, it should improve my seating position..
Do I use my current shifter and modify or is it all included? I will have a look at the link 😂. Very interested though, thanks
Mine is the basic kit, add your own pegs ( I have some as per PM) and modify your current shifter by drilling a hole for linkage.
 
I am wanting to buy a rider backrest for my 2014 Roadster. Will your parts work? I have the original mid mounted foot controls and am happy with them. If still for sale lmk how much.
 
I am wanting to buy a rider backrest for my 2014 Roadster. Will your parts work? I have the original mid mounted foot controls and am happy with them. If still for sale lmk how much.
I have just sold my used Utopia one but if you want a rider's backrest with your two piece Roadster rider's seat just buy a rider backrest in the USA from Utopia @Dr.D same fitting etc as 2004 - 2009 Standard. It attaches to the pillion seat bracket as pics show above.
Link:
Utopia Products - Motorcycle Driver Backrest - Motorcycle Seat

If you want a brand new Dual Classic seat with the Triumph factory rider's backrest I have both sitting at Kevin's in TN.

These fit all R3 2 headlight models from 2004 - 2018
CLASSIC TOURING SEAT - DUAL A9708164 and Adjustable Rider Backrest A9708160
These though are not the best seat /backrest combo for chubby or BIG taller riders over 6'2" on later R3 Roadsters with mid pegs as they were designed for the fwd pegs of the 2004-2009 R3 Std/Classic and tend to push the rider fwd in relation to tank and pegs.

You should be right though @Dr.D as your slim! ;) :cool:



If you want to use a Utopia on your 2 piece seats without having a pillion you will need to get a NLA RIVCO Solo rack to replace the pillion seat frame/bracket like I did.

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The good news is Custom Triumph in the UK make copies of the rack now in polished stainless and Black powdercoat.
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