Dave, he can build a seat to any height that you want. I did not have him raise the height of my seat...to accomodate the higher windshield. I was more than willing to buy another windshield if it was still too high, or was now too low. A windshield is a lot less money than a customized seat. But I felt that the OEM seat height on this bike was far too low. Having had 3 GL-1800 Wings, and ridden them over 300k miles total...I was used to a higher position, and...more importantly, the angle of the knees. On the F6B, the knees are bent so much, that I felt like I was squatting on this seat. Yes, it was fun being lower...for a while...but when ridden a lot of miles, it is better to have the seat height corrected for better body ergonomics.

Example, on the way down to Nor Cal to have this seat done, I intentionally placed a very nice Black Sheepskin on the seat. It is a thick one, of real sheepskin hide. That additional height made the bike feel so much better. In fact, it was so good, I gave thought to canceling my appointment, and just using the Black sheepskin on the OEM seat.

I was fortunate that when the seat was done, and I was riding down the road, I found that the windshield now is the right height for me. But the lesson here is: Adjust the height of the windshield to fit the rider...AFTER you have the seat height corrected to fit the rider for a better ergonomic position on the bike. Do NOT fit the seat to match the windshield height.

Yes, you can still shift position...if you need to. You are not glued into one riding position. But with this seat, there is a lot less need to move around.

I will give a much more thorough write-up after the trip to Tennessee and back, next week.