Hi Dave

I have an 85 as well.
Also deal with customers with bad backs and seats.

Pending the back issue many times the westy stock seats are comfy
enough BUT I would recommend making the seat bottom Firmer! also do
not lean the seat back keep it as upright as possible for travel.
The Seat foam if you take out the stock foam and put in foam from a
NON Westy in the seat cushion cover it will firm it up.
The firmer it is the better it will be for the long haul. Also make
sure your not running to firm of a shock absorber and lower your tire pressure.
Also make sure she does not sit on a wallet and you can get VERY Firm
aviation quality Memory Foam. Rock hard but will comform to the rear
end as it warms up do not put a cover on the foam but if you must it
must be stretchable in 8 directions. If it is not stretchable you may
as well use a sheet of plywood since it will be about the same.

I know if sounds silly to make it firmer on the seat but softer Will
not make it better for the long haul.

Again every ones needs and wants are different BUT new seats may not
make it better. It will lighten your wallet.

Also lumbar pillows can be added with an inflate if curving into the
back. But I would play with stuff before dumping coin on seats that
very well may not fix anything.

Just my 2 cents worth of knowing nothing.

Jonce

>My wife has a bad back and insist on getting better seats in our '85 Westy
>before taking any long trips.  For her, better means more back support and
>more cushion.  I looked at the Recaro seats at Go Westy, which seems an
>expensive option.  Does anyone have these seats and if so, what has your
>experience been?  Does anyone know of other options for improved seating?
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>Thanks
>
>Dave
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>Wheaton