Valkyrie Seat Pan Modification

Disclaimer

Information has been provided on these pages in hope that it will be useful.
Each of these pages contains steps followed to complete certain modifications on my bike.
This is not a shop manual. I am not a mechanic.
I assume no liability for any damages, direct or otherwise, resulting from the use of this information.
If you choose to follow the steps on these pages, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Note: Click on any image to view the full size picture.

Pan Seat Cut: Image and text furnished by Emrik Hoenig

The pan seat cut is a simple procedure to do.

Tools Needed:

• Cutting tool, such as a dremel or equal with cutting wheel.
  Use protective wear as you cut because plastic chips will be flying everywhere.
• Heavy Duty Knife: Using a utility knife will take longer because you are cutting into thick plastic and the cutting line wont be as smooth as cutting wheel. Cut slow, be careful, and whatever you do, don't cut yourself.

When the cut is done, remove the cut plastic portion. There will be a raised portion of foam. Remove the raised portion of foam by cutting it smooth with the foam seat base.

You are done. Now wasn't that easy?

Note: You can do a smaller cut to suite your seating comfort, or you can do it to the max area as shown in the picture.
This modification seats you between 1.5 " to 2" lower into the seat.

Images posted by Dewey Damachine

Cut dimensions: aprroximately 8 by 11 inches.

Posted by Dewey Damachine on July 15th, 2003:

I/S seat: rider and passenger modifications
"I think you are looking for the pan cut,this is about 8x11,and works pertty good. I use a jig saw, but dremel, or any other cuttin tool will,work. Then trim foam flush."

Note: Passenger seat could be modified also

Smaller cut.

Posted by Crashin' John on June 9th, 2003:

"I used a dremmel tool and cut the pan out, more comfort."

Posted by JV on July 10th, 2003:

I/S Corbin seat modifications: rider and passenger
"Made my cuts in stages, on the front cut out. Before the mod, I was getting numb after 40 miles. Now I've put in a few long week ends,360/160/380 miles. No more real complaints with the seat. May take out just a little more towards the front (Tapered section), on each side. Passenger cut out worked great also. Wife said it was just fine now. "

Images posted by JV:

I/S Corbin seat modifications: passenger portion (smaller cut)

Images posted by JV:

Plastic cutouts

Posted by Tom (Ohio) June 19th, 2003:

"After not being able to adjust to my Airhawk, I decided to give the seat mod a try. Initially I cut out the small square (6" x 6") and took a short 50 mile ride. It may be psychological, but it seemed more comfortable. At any rate I came home and cut out a larger portion similar to Emrik and others. Mine measures roughly 7" wide by 10 1/2" long. As soon as I get a chance I'll put a few hundred (or thousand) on it and give an opinion. It sinks down a little, right where I need it to. I've got my fingers crossed!! That's not my stock seat, but one very close to stock."

Posted by EMRIK HOENIG June 19th, 2003:

"Hey Tom, the picture looks good. with all the cuts i do and on my bike i still would cut along the inside edge of the raised portion of plastic down to the end where you have it now. believe it or not if you cut each side more you will sink and bow inward when you sit . which it will feel more comfortable."

Posted by Tom (Ohio) June 19th, 2003:

Emrik, Is this more like it?

Response by Emrik: "perfect cut !!!! now your talkin.. "