Description
Seat foam Blackbird standard
High-quality seat foam from motocross supplier Blackbird.
The foams made of waterproof PU foam have a model-specific exact OEM fit and are therefore perfectly interchangeable with the original.
The Blackbird foam is slightly firmer and can therefore provide the rider with optimum support when shifting weight. The rider has more control over the vehicle and can shift gears and accelerate more efficiently.
By the way: In addition to the standard height seat bench foams, Blackbird also offers models that are 15 mm higher. Seat covers from various suppliers are of course also available in our store.
Specifications Blackbird seat foam:
- Exact OEM fit
- Waterproof
- Durable
- Slightly firmer than original foam
- Standard height
- For Yamaha YZF 450 2014-2017
Motorbike and Scooter seat
Sitting is more comfortable than standing up, so it's a good thing that two-wheelers are equipped with a seat or saddle. Although seats do not belong to the classic wear parts, they do not necessarily last forever either, especially not with heavy sporting use.
Seats usually consist of the following parts:
- A frame made of plastic or metal
- A cushion made of more or less firm foam.
- A seat cover, either leather or other soft, waterproof material.
There are also exceptions, such as seats that are made only of foam, in sport bikes or some motocross mascines.
Which seat?
While for scooters, motorcycles and mopeds the choice is often limited to the original model, which may then come in different colors, motocross seats have additional options such as density or height.
Purpose and use
The more often and longer you ride, the more time you spend in the saddle, so you should choose a comfortable seat. We recommend thick, rather soft foams for optimal comfort and support.
Sporty riders should also pay attention to the grip of the seat. A slippery seat can quickly become a handicap in competitions. As a rule, you therefore opt for a harder foam, into which you sink less and which supports the rider's movements.
Body size
A motorcycle should be adapted to the body size of the rider. As with bicycles, we speak of the "seat triangle", which must be smaller or larger depending on the body size. This triangle describes the relationship between the three contact points rider/motorcycle: handlebars, seat, footrests.
While on sport bikes the control elements tend to be moved to the rear, on motocross bikesthe handlebars are often adjusted first, followed by the seat and, in rare cases, the footrests.
For many models there are complete seats or raised seat foams (+15 mm, +20 mm, +30 or even +35 mm, depending on manufacturer and model).