The monkey aftermarket seat thread

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mongerrr

Discussion Starter · Sep 8, 2020 (Edited)

There doesn't seem to be any collated info on the aftermarket seats available, so I thought I'd start this thread. If we get a good response, hopefully we can sticky this.

I've personally got the stock seat, but I'm looking at upgrading to the GCraft Dantsuki Seat in the coming months. I've ridden a few friends monkeys who have already changed seats, so I'll start off with those. I'm 6'2" so my comments are coming from a taller rider.

Please post in the format shown below, and I'll update the contents as we get new ones added

Stock Seat

Cost - Free
Comfort - Lots of padding, nice for a tall rider
Aesthetics - Its big, the cover is a tad basic
Other - Cover is slippery, which can be noticed when doing wheelies or hard (big bore) acceleration
Link - N/A

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mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #2 · Sep 8, 2020

Takegawa Diamond Stitch Cover

Cost - 40 USD
Comfort - Same as stock
Aesthetics - Same size as stock, diamond stitching and material looks nice
Other - This is a new cover for the stock seat, not a full seat replacement
Link - SP TAKEGAWA (Special Parts TAKEG : Cushion Seat Cover (Diamond Stitch) [09-11-0229]

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mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 8, 2020

Derazer Classic Seat

Cost - 110 USD
Comfort - Hard as a rock. Comparable to an mx seat in stiffness. Slightly shorter than stock, but not so short where my legs were cramped
Aesthetics - More compact than stock, but still covers the frame rail unlike smaller seats
Other - N/A
Link - https://beezdeals.com/product/derazer-classic-custom-seat-black-honda-monkey-125-new-2018-2019/

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mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 8, 2020

Kitaco v1 Seat

Cost - 150 USD
Comfort - No good for a tall rider. The seat is lower and the hump in the tail means you can't sit further back on the seat when you're cruising
Aesthetics - Looks really good and gives the bike a cafe racer look. Frame tubes are fully exposed
Other - One of my stunting buddies loves this seat because the hump locks you in when doing wheelies
Link - KITACO : Custom Seat [610-1300050]

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Junkyard

· #5 · Sep 11, 2020

I like the flat tracker seat.

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Whorider

· #6 · Sep 11, 2020

The flat tracker seat looks sweet. How is the comfort compared to stock?

Junkyard

· #7 · Sep 11, 2020

Well in a lot of ways it’s less comfy because it’s not as big and squishy. Now I ride mountain bikes a lot and am used to less than comfortable seats.

however it lowers me on the bike and makes me feel more a part of it vs being on top of it. It’s easier to move around on and provide body English. I also take my four year old daughter around a track at my house, with the way it fits to the tank it’s much more comfortable for her and I can scoot back farther as well.

I have put a few hours on it off-road and it was comfy enough. I would buy again. Also I love the brown with the blue paint.

beezy619

· #8 · Sep 13, 2020

I currently have the Takegawa Tuck Roll seat.....for short rides around the neighborhood, its fine and almost as comfortable as the stock seat. A couple weeks ago, I went on a 100 mile ride and my ass hurt so bad, that I almost wanted to ditch the monkey and Uber the rest of the ride home.

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davidleerad

· #9 · Sep 17, 2020

Junkyard said:
I like the flat tracker seat. View attachment 88248

Looks great! And what rear tire is that?

Junkyard

· #10 · Sep 18, 2020

davidleerad said:
Looks great! And what rear tire is that?

I’m running the Shinko mobber.

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GdubluG

· #11 · Sep 22, 2020

Cannot leave out the most expensive, most comfortable and probably the heaviest option. The Corbin seat.

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mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #12 · Sep 22, 2020

GdubluG said:
Cannot leave out the most expensive, most comfortable and probably the heaviest option. The Corbin seat.

Are you volunteering buy one to give us real world feedback?

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GdubluG

· #13 · Sep 22, 2020

That is my bike in the picture above. I have had the Corbin seat for a year and 3k miles. Cost was $438.

There are multiple reasons why it is more comfortable than all others out there. First, high quality foam. The foam requires a 200 + mile break in period and conforms to your body shape. Second, the seating position is further back and gives your legs more room. Take a look at my photo and see how the seat extends far behind the shock bolt. My entire butt sits behind the shock. I can go on but I think you get the idea.

mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #14 · Nov 11, 2020 (Edited)

Junkyard said:
Well in a lot of ways it’s less comfy because it’s not as big and squishy. Now I ride mountain bikes a lot and am used to less than comfortable seats.

however it lowers me on the bike and makes me feel more a part of it vs being on top of it. It’s easier to move around on and provide body English. I also take my four year old daughter around a track at my house, with the way it fits to the tank it’s much more comfortable for her and I can scoot back farther as well.

I have put a few hours on it off-road and it was comfy enough. I would buy again. Also I love the brown with the blue paint.

Junkyard said:
I like the flat tracker seat. View attachment 88248

Monkey Tracker Seat

Cost - 99 USD
Comfort - Ok for short trips. Not as comfy as stock
Aesthetics - Much lower and slimmer seat. Flat tracker look. Frame tubes are fully exposed
Other - Easier to move around on the bike
Link - FLAT TRACKER SEAT DIAMOND BROWN FIT FOR HONDA MONKEY 125 – BEEZ DEALS

mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 11, 2020

beezy619 said:
I currently have the Takegawa Tuck Roll seat.....for short rides around the neighborhood, its fine and almost as comfortable as the stock seat. A couple weeks ago, I went on a 100 mile ride and my ass hurt so bad, that I almost wanted to ditch the monkey and Uber the rest of the ride home.

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Takegawa Tuck Roll Seat

Cost - 130 USD
Comfort - Ok for short trips. Much stiffer than stock and you'll notice it on a long ride
Aesthetics - More compact look
Other -
Link - SP TAKEGAWA (Special Parts TAKEG : Tuck Roll Seat [09-11-0219]

mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 11, 2020

GdubluG said:
Cannot leave out the most expensive, most comfortable and probably the heaviest option. The Corbin seat.

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GdubluG said:
That is my bike in the picture above. I have had the Corbin seat for a year and 3k miles. Cost was $438.

There are multiple reasons why it is more comfortable than all others out there. First, high quality foam. The foam requires a 200 + mile break in period and conforms to your body shape. Second, the seating position is further back and gives your legs more room. Take a look at my photo and see how the seat extends far behind the shock bolt. My entire butt sits behind the shock. I can go on but I think you get the idea.

Corbin Seat

Cost - 438 USD - Probably the highest on the market
Comfort - The best. High quality foam moulds to your body shape after a short break in period
Aesthetics - Its much longer than other options
Other - Extra length at the back of the seat is a bonus for tall riders
Link - Corbin Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | Honda Monkey | 800-538-7035

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mongerrr

Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 11, 2020 (Edited)

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Gcraft Dantsuki Seat

Cost - 139 USD
Comfort - Foam is a good quality but denser than stock. The front of the seat is dipped to lock you in for sporty riding but the back of the seat is still high, flat and extends to the back frame loop so you can sit back for relaxed cruising, unlike some of the other cafe racer style seats
Aesthetics - Very compact looks. Frame rails fully exposed.
Other - Material is grippier than stock.
Link - Gcraft Dantsuki Seat fit for Honda Monkey 125 – BEEZ DEALS

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PensacolaMonkey

· #18 · Feb 7, 2021

mongerrr said:
Gcraft Dantsuki Seat

Cost - 139 USD

Comfort - Foam is a good quality but denser than stock. The front of the seat is dipped to lock you in for sporty riding but the back of the seat is still high, flat and extends to the back frame loop so you can sit back for relaxed cruising, unlike some of the other cafe racer style seats

Aesthetics - Very compact looks. Frame rails fully exposed.

Other - Material is grippier than stock.

Link - Gcraft Dantsuki Seat fit for Honda Monkey 125 – BEEZ DEALS

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I think I like this one the best. Exposes the frame, looks retro, and seems to stil have plenty of padding.

davidleerad

· #19 · Feb 27, 2021

Junkyard said:
I like the flat tracker seat. View attachment 88248

Hello! Love the seat! Where did you it buy from? And any more pictures possibly?

Chillis

· #20 · Feb 27, 2021

Is there a seat that is stock height, a little firmer foam, narrower in the back?

I've been looking for a stock like seat for height but a little firmer padding but also not as bulbous at the back. Almost thought Corbin but it looks too long for the bike, IMO.

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