Wanted to post my experience with the process of getting my custom Seth Laam seat for my C14.
I have tried stock, Corbin, Saddlemen and Sargent seats. For short distances I like the Sargent. The Saddlemen was comfortable but the seating postion was just off for me.
My change requests were as follows:
Have both rider and passenger seating areas redone.
Add ½” height. I have a 35" inseam.
Move seating location forward just a smidge. I believe it was somewhere between 1/4"-1/2".
Eliminate forward sliding/tilt for both rider and passenger.
Done with Carbon Fiber inserts in the seating area, smooth black sides, black and graphite top stitching. Nothing to fancy.
November 22nd, 2023 - Submitted the online order form.
November 24th, 2023 - Laam called to schedule a production date, February 7th, 2024.
January 29th - Shipped seat to Laam.
February 7th came and went, figured I would wait a week or two before calling.
Thursday February 29th - Contacted Laam to see where he was at schedule wise on my seat. He said that he was finishing up some other seats and would be starting on mine that weekend and would give me a call over the weekend to discuss the design I wanted.
The weekend came and went.
Thursday March 7th - I got the call. Had a 25 minute conversation on my needs. Laam said that he would be starting on it that day and would either get it shipped Friday March 8th or Monday March 11th.
Sunday March 10th - Received UPS shipping notification that the shipping label for the seat was created. Now I was getting excited.
Monday March 11th – I called Laam to discuss payment. He said that he is finishing up the seat and would send pictures once completed and payment details.
Tuesday March 12th – Received an email with pictures of the seat. The seat looked great!
Wednesday March 13th – Received UPS update that seat was on its way! But not due to be delivered until Monday March 19th. ☹ It’s going to be a long rest of the week and weekend for sure… Received a call from Laam for payment. $725 + Shipping and Taxes.
Tuesday March 19th – Seat was delivered.
Overall first impression, seat looks and feels great! Took it out for its maiden voyage of a 100 miles or so, my backside stayed put and was nice and comfy the entire time. Can still nearly flat foot both feet with the additional seat height.
Yes, it is expension, but for me it is definately worth it in the end.
It is unfortunate that some members here have had a bad experience with Laam. I will say that based on my own experince, patience was required, especially when dates came and went. He does seem to be a very busy guy. Thankfully I was not in a rush and when he did get to my seat, he made it just how I wanted and needed.
I have tried stock, Corbin, Saddlemen and Sargent seats. For short distances I like the Sargent. The Saddlemen was comfortable but the seating postion was just off for me.
My change requests were as follows:
Have both rider and passenger seating areas redone.
Add ½” height. I have a 35" inseam.
Move seating location forward just a smidge. I believe it was somewhere between 1/4"-1/2".
Eliminate forward sliding/tilt for both rider and passenger.
Done with Carbon Fiber inserts in the seating area, smooth black sides, black and graphite top stitching. Nothing to fancy.
November 22nd, 2023 - Submitted the online order form.
November 24th, 2023 - Laam called to schedule a production date, February 7th, 2024.
January 29th - Shipped seat to Laam.
February 7th came and went, figured I would wait a week or two before calling.
Thursday February 29th - Contacted Laam to see where he was at schedule wise on my seat. He said that he was finishing up some other seats and would be starting on mine that weekend and would give me a call over the weekend to discuss the design I wanted.
The weekend came and went.
Thursday March 7th - I got the call. Had a 25 minute conversation on my needs. Laam said that he would be starting on it that day and would either get it shipped Friday March 8th or Monday March 11th.
Sunday March 10th - Received UPS shipping notification that the shipping label for the seat was created. Now I was getting excited.
Monday March 11th – I called Laam to discuss payment. He said that he is finishing up the seat and would send pictures once completed and payment details.
Tuesday March 12th – Received an email with pictures of the seat. The seat looked great!
Wednesday March 13th – Received UPS update that seat was on its way! But not due to be delivered until Monday March 19th. ☹ It’s going to be a long rest of the week and weekend for sure… Received a call from Laam for payment. $725 + Shipping and Taxes.
Tuesday March 19th – Seat was delivered.
Overall first impression, seat looks and feels great! Took it out for its maiden voyage of a 100 miles or so, my backside stayed put and was nice and comfy the entire time. Can still nearly flat foot both feet with the additional seat height.
Yes, it is expension, but for me it is definately worth it in the end.
It is unfortunate that some members here have had a bad experience with Laam. I will say that based on my own experince, patience was required, especially when dates came and went. He does seem to be a very busy guy. Thankfully I was not in a rush and when he did get to my seat, he made it just how I wanted and needed.
