Free Owner's Manuals can be downloaded from Aprilia (1MB for Stone, 1.7MB for Stone Metal) -
Go down to "Download Area" and click on "Use and Maintenance Manuals."
Rich Maund's Cycle Upholstery - rmaund@pinn.net - Rich is not
accepting 2002 and 2003 seats for refurbishing, with the exception of
the Jackal-style two-piece seats on some Stones. Here are some
photos of his work on earlier seats, if you're on a Jackal
Sargent Cycle Products in Florida - be sure to check out their "Road to Comfort" for other factors that may influence your comfort. Also, Robert had his Stone's seat recently refurbished.
Rick Mayer's Saddles - The other Mayer brother offers excellent options and an honest guarantee
Hartco International - makes seat covers (including sheepskin and rain) for motorcycles in addition to making replacement saddles. Mike L. says they are "nice people and have fast service."
Butt Buffer - tie-on pads or have their special dry polymer (invented for use in the medical field
for wheelchairs, etc.) inserted into your stock seat.
Airhawk inflatable - the speedy and economical fix-up
AirVent cushion - another economical route with very friendly customer service
Gel pads - can be added under the original seat upholstery, but watch out after leaving them sitting in hot sun!
Parts for Stones and other Guzzis
Of course, you can and should visit your local Guzzi dealer for Guzzi accessories and parts (find a list of dealers at the Moto Guzzi website or at Wild Goose Chase for a downloadable list), but here are some other places to find things that will fit.
Moto Guzzi Junk Yard in Wichita, KS (316)838-3399
Reboot Guzzi Spares - Pete and Vikki in the south of England just may have a used part for you
Eish Enterprises is a great source for OEM parts, and Joe offers a
discount for MGNOC members - the phone number is (330)738-3944.
Moto Guzzi California Club - A site in German (with some pages translated into English) maintained by a group in Vanuatu (that's an island nation in the South West Pacific!)
