790 seat springs

Robert Bolton · Jun 14, 2020

Not wanting to admit that I am a fat a@@, but, my 250 pounds overwhelm the springs and at times they bottom out hard. Has anyone replaced the springs with heavier ones or added helper springs? If so, what did you use?

Thanks, Robert.

ruffdog · Jun 14, 2020

I read where some people use tennis balls as a bump stop. They might not work on all seats though. :confused3:

kevinlr · Jul 28, 2020

I found an older thread, where people used a cut up pool noodle under the seat. I tried it today and was trying to find the original post to thank them.

I'm a touch heavier than you and several small sections of a $2 noodle dramatically improved my ride today.

Until it started raining on me...

Robert Bolton · Aug 12, 2020

Where did you place them? Pictures maybe?
Thanks, Robert.

kevinlr · Aug 12, 2020

Robert Bolton said:
Where did you place them? Pictures maybe?
Thanks, Robert.

I cut them about 10 inches. Put them sideways under the seat. I'm closer to 300 than I care to admit and it made a huge difference. I still have the original 30 year old springs. From the picture it looks like one slipped too low and isn't doing anything...