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Got my seat lowered - c-breezy_imp - 02-01-2017
Being 5'7", the stock seat height on my 2014 Standard meant that I can't flat foot it with both feet when at a stop. Cormanus suggested I get the seat shaved by a local shop, which I did!
A comparison of stock vs shaved:
A few more angles of the shaved seat:
![[Image: f7950a565c86ddbdf8b1783ea90d0010.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201702/f7950a565c86ddbdf8b1783ea90d0010.jpg)
Pretty happy so far! I can flat foot it now wearing boots, but not when wearing Chucks (which I shouldn't be wearing anyway). It also allows me to go full throttle without feeling like I'm going to fly off the seat so that's another plus!
If anyone needs a recommendation in the Orange County, CA area, let me know!
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RE: Got my seat lowered - Lord Popgun - 02-01-2017
Wow! That came out nice and looks good too! I like it.
RE: Got my seat lowered - the Ferret - 02-01-2017
Looks very similar to the factory Japanese or low seat. They did a good job it appears. Glad it worked out for you
RE: Got my seat lowered - lola_imp - 02-01-2017
the black ones look nice! agree with the ferret that the local shop did a fantastic job on trimming the seat, looks factory.
RE: Got my seat lowered - Rolls_imp - 02-01-2017
Looks great! They really did a nice job on that.
RE: Got my seat lowered - Blockhead_imp - 02-01-2017
C-breezy your bike looks really nice. I'm curious to know if you find the seat more or less comfortable after the change. I would consider doing the same to mine.
RE: Got my seat lowered - Rocky_imp - 02-01-2017
Nice job; looks factory.
RE: Got my seat lowered - Cormanus - 02-02-2017
That worked out well c-breezy. I wonder if it will still be hard as after an hour or so!
RE: Got my seat lowered - c-breezy_imp - 02-03-2017
Thanks for the feedback gentlemen! Blockhead/Cormanus, the stock seat was already a coffin to me, and having it shaved down didn't seem to make it any harder/less comfortable. I've been waiting what seems like forever for the stock seat to wear in but it never has so I'm glad I finally bit the bullet!
I am REALLY enjoying feeling more planted in the seat though, I feel like I've been riding faster since then haha
RE: Got my seat lowered - Lord Popgun - 02-03-2017
"...stock seat was already a coffin to me..."
Still loving my Airhawk
