seat softening

[60ratrod]

I couldn't tell you exactly. It all depends on you and your daughter. The nose should be built up probably an inch to an inch and a half, but the sides really depend on the two of you and how wide your pelvises are. On Spock, the sides came up about a half inch above the original foam or so. Also have them make a valley or groove for your tail bones.

[OldVet66]

Thanks for your help. I did not have a clue. After riding it for a while I realize the seat is really a little too small to do all you suggest, but most. One inch gel underneath the stock pad. Maybe an inch rise up front and a half inch rise on the side edges angling toward center seat at seat level in a four inch span in original type foam glued to stock. One half inch smoothing foam on top. That should also accommodate the tail bone for a small saddle. I'm not sure it matters because for me the handlebar position is slightly foreword and I have to scootch (not a real word) all the way back to be comfortable with the foot pegs and saddle. I'm slightly under six foot tall about 185 lbs. That should be a good compromise for all riding it. If I can get slight room back on the end pad of the passenger pad it would help but there is not much latitude with that seat pan front. Thanks again.

[60ratrod]

The raise on the edges really just need to be on the out side curve on the glutes. It doesn't need to be all the way on the edges. My hips on my vulcan reach the edges of the seat, but the raised edges sit right next to my glutes. The problem with sport seats is they tend to be way too narrow

[OldVet66]

This one is ok in back, and narrows to an hour glass shape toward the front to shape with the bike contour below the seat. I think I'll drop plans for the sides and put rubber knee pads on the tank like the Triumphs have. The back of the seat is better anyway and that would keep you positioned there naturally because the tank shape lends to gripping with the knees. I have to quit thinking long distance with this bike like I do with the GS and that seat is ok for me from the start. It would be nice if they designed naked bikes today to ride instead of being considered a weekend sports activity.

[60ratrod]

I can't wait to see what the shop does for you.

[OldVet66]

I can't wait either to tell you the truth. This bike, in it's own little niche is really quite amazing. I do know that comfort goes a long way toward safety by providing less distraction to the rider. If you can relax on your bike everything goes better including the overall enjoyment of the ride. I picked this bike sight unseen from recommendations, shootout reviews and whatever I could find to read. I bought it after one leg over and brief sit, on one being prepped ready to go out the door. This is a small bike for my daughter to learn on but I'm already learning to love it. Honda really did their homework. If they ever make a slightly larger two cylinder model, they will set a new standard for motorcycles for people who like the Transformer look. Suspension and handling is already way ahead of my beloved Gs1000E, slightly modified. Mono-shocks, radials and 37 years of technology advance go a long way. The GS with all it's faults is poetry in motion for this old fart, but I would like to know what Agemax GS is like to ride, he has upgraded all on his bike. Thanks again for all your help. If it isn't the perfect seat it is the fault of shape and size constraints.