Anybody install an Apex seat??

[Mighty]

Can it be done and if so were there any drawbacks?
I really like the Rage I just bought but would like to set up just a little higher...........

 

[Bigmax]

Talk to Onlyblu, I think he did that with his wife's Vector.

 

[STORM-CHASER]

I did it and some others also, its nice to sit higher, you have to cut your tank cover for the new seat, do a search and there is some post with photos

 

[onlyblue]

Its actually pretty easy..... hardest part is trimming the tank cover..... pm me if you want some specifics and pics.

 

[Mighty]

Its actually pretty easy..... hardest part is trimming the tank cover..... pm me if you want some specifics and pics.

You have a PM

 

[STORM-CHASER]

here is a photo

 

[Mighty]

Hey, that looks pretty good
How much higher did it place you?

 

[STORM-CHASER]

Hey, that looks pretty good
How much higher did it place you?

I think it puts you like 3 inch higher. take a look at this post there are several photos of vectors with the apex seats, also talks about the bars, because if you raise the seat you will have to raise the bars.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... at&start=0

 

[Vector1]

I but the Nitro seat on mine and love it. The tank cover can be trimmed easy with a razor blade. I cut a small black hose for the trim around the cover.

 

[twomorestrokes]

I used the Apex seat on mine too Dan. If you get a mountain seat the harness will not be inside as the tailight is on the tunnel on the mountain sleds. I didn't know that until after I purchased. I split 2 wires from a trailer harness and fished it through with a coat hanger with a loop on the end but you could also tape it to the tunnel. You have to trim 3 1/4- 3 1/2" off the shroud. I agree with Storm that you should raise the bar at the same time to get the full effect. There is a good thread in the modifications section also from when 4Fighter did his RX1. I still have the crescent that I cut off the shroud if it will help...

Storm, nice photo. Your sled looks great!

 

[onlyblue]

It is a great mod... heres pics of karen's vytro....

 

[RSVECTORFREAK]

Nice improvement indeed!