SDG tall seat fit issues?

[Lorduss]

no instructions came with my seat, so i do assume it bolts right on. even after a little trimming and filing i cant get the seat to fit right, it seems like it was made for another bike, everything looks on spec, its 3/8th back from lining up with the bolt holes, and this is after cramming it forward. and even if i can get it forward enough it seems to leave nearly 3/4th inch gap from my rear fender to the rear edge of the seat. the center latch is realy the stiff point, theres to much pressure to fit it, the stock seat bolts on and off flawlessly.

i was just wondering how crazy i am, underneath the seat says SDG-m114

maby this well tell me the truth, thanks

[MRW]

You definantly have the wrong seat for your bike Lorduss, send it back:ride:

man I hate stuff when it don`t fit:crazy:

[CamP]

If this is for an 02-04 CRF, you will need to do quite a bit of trimming on the sides of the plastic hook to get it to slide forward properly. The plastic hook is wider than the slot in the subframe and that's why it won't slide all the way forward.

[Baron Von Beard]

Those SDG's always fit like dog crap. Damn near everyone i know that has one had to modify it in one way or another. The really strange thing is that one seat will fit different than another even though they are the same part number and on the same bike. it's like they are made in different factories.

[squinch]

My sdg step seat fell apart first ride so I sent it back! The second one has the two rear mounts attatched to the seat with bolts not rivits. The bolts and the nuts where to long and touched my rear fender. I now have holes on my fender on each side below the mounts from the bolts/nuts. A quality product that I wouldn't fart for.

[MRW]

WOW, I guess I got lucky with my 2005 crf450 tall model SDG. My KTM has a Gutts brand tall seat and that is definitely made better but my SDG is good too.Maybe I`ll play Lotto tonight!

[kyleo]

My step seat does not fit good at the rear fender ( big gap). It has held up well.

[El Marko]

I'm on my 2nd SDG seat for a 2nd bike. They're a tight fit at first, but they do fit. That said, I'm surprised the company doesn't make them fit perfectly from the get-go. Not like they're inventing something new here. All they have to do is make an exact copy of an existing product.

[125shifter]

I've had on SDG on every bike I've owned. All but (1) required convincing, but once duly convinced it always went back on like it was meant too. You're right though... they can look as if they're for another bike sometimes.

[CamP]

Every bike you've ever owned? When did you start riding?

[crf-f crf-r trx cbr]

i had to file down the mounting tab studs underneath the seat----i could not believe how poopy that was----but after some filing it fit great----i ilove it otherwise

[125shifter]

Every bike you've ever owned? When did you start riding?

For an approximate date, please refer to my TT sign-on date. However, don't let the time frame serve as an indication of skill. Have purchased (4) bikes in that time.

Edit: I run the same gear on every bike... so (4) SDG complete, (4) RG3 triples, (4) sets of ASV C5s, etc.

[Justin89]

I dont think that they make a SDG Step Seat for the 02-04 crf450's. i looked for mine, and couldnt find one anywhere.

[El Marko]

I dont think that they make a SDG Step Seat for the 02-04 crf450's. i looked for mine, and couldnt find one anywhere.

They don't seem to make a step version, but they make the replacement model. At least according to the catalog I have.

[TeamZ]

I have the SDG step seat on mine, and the back did stick up but now is went down, but along the rad shrouds it has a huge gap. NOT COOL!! glad I only paid cost for it!!

[crf-f crf-r trx cbr]

ya just file down those studs for the mounting tabs underneath and that cumberland gap will be gone----i notice it now that i look at yours a little harder

[El Marko]

Technically a gap in the back is desirable, if it's not too large, in order to get air into the air box. Cycra even makes a fender specifically to accomplish this.

[Beauregard]

I had the same problems with mine. I guess I'll just but new a new foam and cover next time.

[TeamZ]

CRF-F - you mean file down the back part if the mounts where they hit my fender, I know that will bring down the back of it, but did you mean the gap along my shrouds too?