| What is Sargent's Premium Foam
Upgrade? |
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AFTER |
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As seen on Honda ST 1100 |
Premium Foam Upgrade.
Foam + Shape =
Sargent |
Years
of researching and testing foam products, as well as refining our shaping techniques, have
only been a part of what goes into our Premium Foam Upgrade formula.
It has been the customer feedback from the owners of specific models that has completed
the equation.
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| The
Road To Comfort. |
We
started by applying the concepts from the ROAD TO COMFORT that outline the importance of padding suspension,
ergonomics, and seating platform shape.
Is the stock foam suspension too soft and bottoming out? Can the ergonomics be improved?
How much of the body's seating surface is supported by the seat platform? Is there a
slant in the seat angle that could be corrected?
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A
Case Study -
The BMW R 1200 ST.
The Foam Work. |
The basis of our
premium foam upgrade starts with an improved foam. We use our Super Cell Atomic
Foam - a closed-cell
foam that maintains a springy suspension - even under a full load.
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The Level Lines may be identified by the blue horizontal
markings along the lower eadge of the seat. |
Before taking
knife to foam, we mark a "level" line on the seats while they are on the
motorcycle. This helps us design a seating surface with a minimized forward slant. |
The DARK GRAY Structural Foam is trimmed down to the functional width in
preparation for the Super Cell installation. |
Then, using a
special structural support foam (dark gray), the seating surfaces are widened by
approximately 1" on either side.
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The Super Cell
Atomic Foam may be identified by the BEIGE foam in the seating areas, and
the widened areas may be identified by the DARK GRAY foam. |
Next, the Super
Cell Atomic Foam is bonded into the upper 2" of the seating area, and the seating
area is cut back further creating a deeper and slightly "dished" contour. This
allows the rider to shift back further and offers more even distribution of weight and
pressure over a greater area.
By using the level lines for reference, the seating platforms are leveled to help
eliminate the tendency to slide forward.
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The ridge or rise
between the driver and passenger is raised and tapered towards the rear to minimize the
passenger's tendency to slide forward during braking conditions. Any other angles
that may cut into the riders' thighs are smoothed out.
The shape of the passenger seat takes on more a scallop contour to help keep the passenger
in place during braking and acceleration. |
(Shown on the ST100 - New Photos to Come.)
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Finally, we coat
the entire seat with NBF (Nylon-Backed Foam) material (shown).
This provides a smooth finish and seals the foam composite together.
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The
Upholstery Work.
(Shown on the ST100 -
New Photos to Come.)
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Before the new
upholstery goes on, we apply a thin plastic moisture barrier as a final seal against
moisture.
Then the custom upholstery cover is applied to the seat. The finished product is an
improved seat designed for long distance riding comfort - with the same great fit and
lightweight properties of the stock seat.
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Why
A Premium Foam Upgrade?
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The Premium Foam
Upgrade concept is two-fold: 1. It allows Sargent to introduce seat shapes of
new World Sports seats in development prior to their release.
2. It also allows Sargent
to offer an improved seating option for models for which a complete World Sport seat is
not being developed. |
Pricing
and Options.
(Prices
subject to change without notice.)
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Pricing includes
the following upholstery options:
- CarbonFX textured vinyl inserts,
- Choice of color or black welt,
- Inclusion of the tri-color detail
(where applicable),
- Black Trim.
Leather upgrades are available
at an additional charge of $125.00 for front and rear seats. |
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| Custom
Seat Services Limited Warranty
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We warranty all of our upholstery and foam products to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
We will gladly and promptly correct any problems that occur within this time period
(return freight is the sole responsibility of the customer). Incidental or
consequential damages arising from or in connection with the installation of a seat
modified by Sargent Cycle Products are not covered by this warranty.
Anyone entering into a purchasing
agreement for custom seat services agrees to this warranty and limitations of liability. |
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HONDA
ST1100 1989 - 2001
Shown with GRIPTEX
Inserts, Red welt, and black trim.
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$359.95
For the Front Seat Upgrade Only with a Complete Rear Seat Recover.
$384.95
For both the Front and Rear Seat Upgrade.
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Other
Available Models.
This list
will change as new models are developed. |
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BMW
2005+ R 1200 ST
Shown with CarbonFX
inserts, metallic
silver welt, black trim and the BMW Tri-color detail (rider's
right side). |
$409.95
For the Front Seat Upgrade Only with a Matching Rear Seat Cover Installed.
$459.95
For both the Front and Rear Seat Upgrade.
BMW Tri-Color detail included.
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DUCATI
GT 1000 SportClassic
Shown with CarbonFX
inserts, black welt
and trim and the Italian Tri-color detail.
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$349.95
For the Front Seat Upgrade Only with a Complete Rear Seat Recover.
$424.95
For Both the Front and Rear Seat Upgrade.
Italian Tri-Color detail included.
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HONDA
919
Shown with CarbonFX
insert, Red welt and black trim with Solo-Shaped rear profile.
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$319.95
For the Front Seat Upgrade Only with a Complete Rear Seat Recover.
$369.95
For Both the Front and Rear Seat* Upgrade.
*Choice of improved rear seat passenger comfort shape or solo-shaped rear for a sporty
profile.
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SUKUKI
HAYABUSA 2008+
Shown with CarbonFX
insert, Metallic
Silver welt and black trim.
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$319.95
For the Front Seat Upgrade Only with a Complete Rear Seat Recover.
$349.95
For Both the Front and Rear Seat Upgrade.
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TRIUMPH
TIGER 2007+
Shown with CarbonFX
insert, Metallic
Silver welt and black trim.
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$319.95
For the Front Seat Upgrade Only with a Complete Rear Seat Recover.
$369.95
For Both the Front and Rear Seat Upgrade.
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Various
Dual Sport Models |
$299.95
Super Cell Upgrade, Widen and Level seat. All black seat with a choice of textured
insert.
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| What's
The Next Step? |
This
option does require that you send your seat(s) to us to have the work done.
Please visit our Custom Seat Services page for general information about how our Custom
Services Division works. And, there's a printable ORDER FORM that will be helpful when you
send your seat to us.
Or, call our Custom
Services Division
at 1-800-749-7328, Monday through Friday, 8-5
Eastern time. |
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