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ScooterLar

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GV Luxury Seat
« on: August 09, 2015, 04:22:23 PM »
Anyone have this seat? Is it considerably better than the terrible stock seat?
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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2015, 10:52:15 PM »
Anyone have this seat? Is it considerably better than the terrible stock seat?

Looks a lot better than the stock seat.  I don't have one, but I need something better than stock.  At 64 with recent back issues, my back aches badly sometimes after a long ride.  I live in the country and routinely take the scooter on rides of a couple hours each.  The 250 is really ideally suited for long country rides up and down hills and on curvy winding roads.  Lots of fun.  Not so great on gravel or rocky roads.

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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2015, 03:39:08 PM »
I hear you. I've also got back issues. I took the stock GV seat to a professional car/motorcycle re-upholsterer and he said it was one of the worst motorcycle seats he had ever seen. I thought he might be able to reconstruct the seat pan and re-upholster it, but he said he didn't want to touch it because there wasn't much to work with.

I'm hoping my local Kymco dealer can order that Luxury GV Seat for me. I ride my red GV a lot, and it would be nice not having to stop every 30 minutes to stretch out my back.
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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2015, 12:12:55 PM »
I believe it's called a Captains Seat.   Got mine from "Pride of Cleveland" Scooters about 3 or 4 years ago.  I recall around $250.   Yes, it is very comfortable and it pushes you forward because of the excellent back support.  I'm 5-10 and about 225#.   You have the money,  It's a great improvement.

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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2015, 02:29:58 PM »
Just found out from my Dealer than Kymco discontinued it. >:( Oh well.......
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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2015, 03:02:55 PM »
Well then Contact POC and see what they say...I never found it available online at any other source....

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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2015, 06:45:10 PM »
Anyone have this seat? Is it considerably better than the terrible stock seat?

It looks REALLY nice and I might tread myself to one because my stock seat is starting to split from sun damage.  Would love to have something softer and better back support.
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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2015, 07:41:10 PM »
I have that seat - bought it a few years ago when i got my 250. Best seat ever. I sit lower and its softer and easy on my back. My passenger sits higher and better also.

So much so I finally decided to sell my stock seat (listed on here and ebay). No chance of me ever going back to stock

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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2015, 12:01:18 AM »
You didn't call Phil of Cleveland Moto or POC.   He has 2 left over $220 each + shipping...

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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2015, 02:26:42 AM »
You didn't call Phil of Cleveland Moto or POC.   He has 2 left over $220 each + shipping...

I'm not sure I was going to check the price at my local upholstery shop that worked on my bmw seat in the past.  Also, I'm planning on upgrading the scooter hopefully next summer.  Do you know if he will put the seat on sale?
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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2015, 07:02:00 PM »
He probably has the last 2 new ones in the country.  It's the same price I paid 2 years and they've got a super group.

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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2015, 07:47:15 PM »
Well, I called Cleveland Moto and was told that Phil is no longer at that location. However, I was still able to order one of those Captain's seats for $220 plus shipping. I am stoked! Thanks!
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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2015, 11:12:11 PM »
Phil Waters was Pride of Cleveland Scooters.  Apparently they either consolidated as Clevelandmoto or opened a second outlet.  Be sure to check out their website,  if you haven't.  I think you'll like the seat.  Personally I feel more secure with a buckled in feeling.

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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2015, 02:04:25 AM »
Yes I have that seat, bought it when I bought the scooter 2005. Excellent well worth the money.

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Re: GV Luxury Seat
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2015, 12:12:27 PM »
Got mine yesterday. It looks great. I just got back from a test ride and the seat is much more comfortable than the stock GV seat.
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