drivers seat
drivers seat
i have just bought a 1200rt (05 model) and find i need a lower seat. with the standard seat in its lowest position i can reach the floor but not with my feet flat and this could be a problem when riding in town traffic. Has anyone out there got any ideas or maybe has anyone got an extra low seat to sell?
- EasyRider
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Re: drivers seat
First off, have you set the suspention to your weight.
The bike could be set up for someone who eat more pies.
The preload may be set to hard for your weight.
You could also get some of the foam removed from the sides of the seat.
The bike could be set up for someone who eat more pies.
The preload may be set to hard for your weight.
You could also get some of the foam removed from the sides of the seat.
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Re: drivers seat
I have a 07 model. With a standard seat set to its lowest and am on tippy toes. Lucky mine came with a low seat. I have 30" inseam and I can flat floor it in the low position. So maybe you need to buy a low seat and sell your standard height one.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Re: drivers seat
I, too, suffer from short legs. You might try some of these offset seat buttons. Getting some lifts for your boots can help some, as will changing your ride setting to "Soft" will give you some relief.
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Re: drivers seat
Sounds like something Tom Cruise would useRandyjaco wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 10:37 pm I, too, suffer from short legs. You might try some of these offset seat buttons. Getting some lifts for your boots can help some, as will changing your ride setting to "Soft" will give you some relief.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
May the shaft be with you
May the shaft be with you

