Short? Here's a good place for seat modification

[Dfinkelsteinmd]

Sooooooooooooooooo are you using the Mustang or the stock seat re built?

I actually like both and use them for different seasons/rides. The Mustang looks sharp and provides a surprising amount of low back support so I prefer it to the OEM for longer rides. But the OEM is waterproof (at least in light rain) and does not drop me back away from the bars as much as the Mustang does so the OEM riding position is more sport oriented, especially since I use the K-risers to bring them back and down a bit. I also think the OEM seat is sexier looking than the bucket look of the Mustang when seen from the side and back, but then I fell in love with the bike at first sight so it is hard to shake that initial impression. From the looks of the seat surveys, most guys still run stock seats, but the Mustang may be the most popular aftermarket seat. I guess I am therefore like most guys in liking them both

[jaygollner]

Mean City Cycles modified my stock seat for $140. They moved me down about 2 inches and forward 2 inches. I'm really impressed by their work.

Do you feel like you need to do anything with the handlebars? I am thinking of sending one of my Valkyrie seats down there so my daughter can start riding the Valk and am trying to figure out what else I will need to do to go with it.

[Clutch]

Do you feel like you need to do anything with the handlebars? I am thinking of sending one of my Valkyrie seats down there so my daughter can start riding the Valk and am trying to figure out what else I will need to do to go with it.

I was uncomfortable with the handlebars before the seat change because I was leaning on my hands. Now that I'm not leaning on my hands anymore, I feel much more comfortable. I'm not sure yet if the angle of the grips or if the distance apart needs to be updated, but a super long ride yet (8+ hours) would tell. So far I'm feeling quite comfortable with the stock setup on the handlebars.

[JetBlackWing]

I was uncomfortable with the handlebars before the seat change because I was leaning on my hands. Now that I'm not leaning on my hands anymore, I feel much more comfortable. I'm not sure yet if the angle of the grips or if the distance apart needs to be updated, but a super long ride yet (8+ hours) would tell. So far I'm feeling quite comfortable with the stock setup on the handlebars.

I was wondering if your seat modification has cause your inner thighs to rub the painted surface of the panels below the seat? I still trying to decide how to make mine fit me better. About 5'4' 29-30 inch inseam here too. Are you riding with a taller than OEM windshield? I put an 11" which I think is about right with my stock seat.