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im in need of a new seat cover for my 01 kdx 220. i was looking through my dennis kirk catologe and all i found was one brand of seat cover for the kdxs and its like $50 bukcks. I also found that there are a lot of covers for the mx bikes like 125, 250, 450s for $20-$30.


anyone no if the mx bikes seats are the same? or any seat covers that are resnonable priced?

im looking for a "grip seat cover". i think those are nice
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I don't believe any of the MX seatcovers will fit.

This is what I bought:

rockymontainatvmc.com
Part# 1045870016 - Factory Effex All Grip seat cover. $39.99 ( plus $7 shipping if you don't order over $99 worth of stuff )

It has worked out to be a great cover. And I received it 2 days after ordering. :grin:
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ok, i might end up going with that. anyother good cheap ones out there?
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Have you ever ridden a bike with a gripper seat? Are you sure that's what you want to do to your ass? Monkey Butt can ruin a ride in short order...
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Gripper seats are sweet, what are you talking about? Easier to stay "planted" on the bike when sitting down.
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I have no problems... once again we absolutely don't agree.

I like to move around on my bike and not be restricted by the seat. It has enough grip. I am not doing whips...
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Slick_Nick wrote:Gripper seats are sweet, what are you talking about? Easier to stay "planted" on the bike when sitting down.
Well, I guess to each their own ass! :mrgreen: I like how a gripper keeps you on (especially in wet conditions) but for regular trail rides I'll stick with my soft, slick comfortable seat. :cool:
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Indawoods wrote:Have you ever ridden a bike with a gripper seat? Are you sure that's what you want to do to your ass? Monkey Butt can ruin a ride in short order...
Aren't we supposed to be standing up most of the time on a dirtbike? :razz:
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You can... I don't. I actually sit more than stand up.... I like my soft seat... saves energy.
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Post by frankenschwinn »

My kx seat is surprisingly soft. And my gripper seat cover has been rubbing me the wrong way.
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Indawoods wrote:You can... I don't. I actually sit more than stand up.... I like my soft seat... saves energy.
+1 brother. Saving energy is the key to success in off road! :supz:

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I don't use a gripper seat cover, I have a GUTS cover with green sides. My last bike had a gripper cover and I liked it. I have an extra KDX grip cover lying around if you want. Brand new.,
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Slick Nick, - I really need that cover, if you still have it...
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hey could you send me a pic of that seat cover.

and yes, i like the grip seat cover over the normal slick kind
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Post by johnyblaze »

I have both. Put the new gripper right over the older (ripping) guts racing. I like the gripper better - just have to lift your butt a bit before moving up or back.
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