Seat shaver!!...Let the jokes begin!!

or buy yourself a Harley Low Rider, that is what my mates dad did, as he couldnt fit any other bike

Place in Ringwood adapts seats but not sure what company is called.. will try and get name of it for you

try this link http://www.diggerseats.co.uk/index.htm

I had my FZ1 lowered and it didn't affect the handling.

Always makes me laugh when people say they are 'only' 5'6" or so. I would love to be that tall but am now just resigned to being, ah lets say 'compact' ;)

BB

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Originally Posted by Bornagain

I'd just like to follow that up with....." My male shortness" is just in the height department!!

Really don't want to adjust the set up. An inch off the seat will allow me to plant my feet, that'll do nicely

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Good point, I only suffer from it in the height department as well ::)

Try Cobra Leathers in Swindon mate. Great service and they do all sorts [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

They should get it back to you within a couple of days.

couple of things, I once took a seat apart shaved the foam down for my lad on a bike and just got it re upholstered, any furniture place should be able to do it, cost me about 15 quid. As for the "leave the set up alone" brigade, kits usually give or take 30mm, i just raised my rear 30mm with a jack up kit (aqainst all the advice from people IN THE KNOW) and i dont ride slowly. my cornering is much tighter and i think it feels much better for my riding style. however, saying that, lowering by 30mm will have the opposit effect, so you will be running wider on the bends, its worth taking that into consideration. Oh and it may not sound it but 30mm IS a BIG difference when sat on the bike! If your at the hog roast and someone has the same bike as mine sit on the two and see the difference. obviously with a lowering kit you will need to adjust your suspension as it will be firmer.hope that helps.

Cheers for the advice...i'll see you there.....look for the short bloke on tip toes!!!

Just seen this lot:
http://www.motorbike-seats.co.uk/index.htm

Stu 8-)

I know the feeling of tip toes.... am not the tallest person myself!! I tend to buy lower bikes.... or accept not being able to get both feet on the floor.

If you only need a bit taking out (less than a inch), I'd cut the seat. Any more and I'd use a lowering kit.