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GroovyBunny86_imp

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Hey guys, just brought home a 2014 CB1100... tommorow will be a week with the beast. So i'm five foot six, not sure of my inseam but i'm definitely tip toeing it.

Makes it difficult to turn the bike around 180 degrees in my front yard where space is limited, don't want to jet off into the trees lol!


I like samurider seats but the cost is up there... I have a shop about an hour away that will shave seats, is this the cheapest of options?


Thanks!


Chris
 
:hello: howdy Chris and welcome to the forum. I would think a shaved seat would be magnatudes cheaper.
 
Welcome GB!!

All motorcycle seats are stupid expensive (IMO) AND, you don’t get to try them out first. Having it shaved is a good idea.
 
GroovyBunny86_imp said:
Hey guys, just brought home a 2014 CB1100... tommorow will be a week with the beast. So i'm five foot six, not sure of my inseam but i'm definitely tip toeing it.

Makes it difficult to turn the bike around 180 degrees in my front yard where space is limited, don't want to jet off into the trees lol!


I like samurider seats but the cost is up there... I have a shop about an hour away that will shave seats, is this the cheapest of options?


Thanks!


Chris
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Hi Chris

I have the stock Japanese market seat that came with my 2013. I believe it's lower than the US version. I replaced mine with a higher EX seat and no longer have a use for it. I could send it to you but not sure if the cost would be prohibitive.
 
Lower your front forks by like 1.5" it cost nothing. I think there is a way to bring the rear down, but not sure how. Samurider is overpriced to hell and back. Take your set to local automotive upholstery shop and they can refoam it with memory gel foam or whatever you wish. You can shave 1" from factory seat height and gain some comfort in one shot for fraction of the price.
 
LikeAfox_imp said:
Lower your front forks by like 1.5" it cost nothing. I think there is a way to bring the rear down, but not sure how. Samurider is overpriced to hell and back. Take your set to local automotive upholstery shop and they can refoam it with memory gel foam or whatever you wish. You can shave 1" from factory seat height and gain some comfort in one shot for fraction of the price.
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Beware of geometry changes when dropping the front 1.5". Maybe it's nothing, but maybe the change in castor trail affects steering feel (shorter trail->lighter steering), and the front might clash at full bump.

I'd rather take the upholstery path.
 
jtopiso_imp said:
LikeAfox_imp said:
Lower your front forks by like 1.5" it cost nothing. I think there is a way to bring the rear down, but not sure how. Samurider is overpriced to hell and back. Take your set to local automotive upholstery shop and they can refoam it with memory gel foam or whatever you wish. You can shave 1" from factory seat height and gain some comfort in one shot for fraction of the price.
Click to expand...
Beware of geometry changes when dropping the front 1.5". Maybe it's nothing, but maybe the change in castor trail affects steering feel (shorter trail->lighter steering), and the front might clash at full bump.

I'd rather take the upholstery path.
Click to expand...
Beware of geometry changes when dropping the front 1.5". Maybe it's nothing, but maybe the change in castor trail affects steering feel (shorter trail->lighter steering), and the front might clash at full bump.

I'd rather take the upholstery path. I got curious and lowered my front but about an inch, just to see how it would feel. Haven't ridden it yet, but it doesn't feel natural with my Corbin gunfighter seat, I'm sliding into the tank, lol.
 
LikeAfox_imp said:
jtopiso_imp said:
LikeAfox_imp said:
Lower your front forks by like 1.5" it cost nothing. I think there is a way to bring the rear down, but not sure how. Samurider is overpriced to hell and back. Take your set to local automotive upholstery shop and they can refoam it with memory gel foam or whatever you wish. You can shave 1" from factory seat height and gain some comfort in one shot for fraction of the price.
Click to expand...
Beware of geometry changes when dropping the front 1.5". Maybe it's nothing, but maybe the change in castor trail affects steering feel (shorter trail->lighter steering), and the front might clash at full bump.

I'd rather take the upholstery path.
Click to expand...
Beware of geometry changes when dropping the front 1.5". Maybe it's nothing, but maybe the change in castor trail affects steering feel (shorter trail->lighter steering), and the front might clash at full bump.

I'd rather take the upholstery path. I got curious and lowered my front but about an inch, just to see how it would feel. Haven't ridden it yet, but it doesn't feel natural with my Corbin gunfighter seat, I'm sliding into the tank, lol.
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On the bright side, your bike will now go faster because it's always going downhill. :D
 
I got curious and lowered my front but about an inch, just to see how it would feel. Haven't ridden it yet, but it doesn't feel natural with my Corbin gunfighter seat, I'm sliding into the tank, lol.
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Double check the suspension wheel travel before trying to go fast.
 
You can lower the rear for free by removing the shock springs and compressing them 1" in a bench vice. Heat them up with a torch and let them cool down overnight. Bam
 
Interesting that.
 
LikeAfox_imp said:
the curse filter is optional and enabled by default. I definitely didn't type that :) See sidebar here ----->
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The filter is enabled so that those of us moderating don't have to go backtracking all over the place correcting those that can't play by the rules. As was pointed out, these auto edits are not reflected in the sidebar. Just one more reason why I ask that you simply avoid the use of such language in the first place.
 
Hey OP, I have that K&H Low seat and it's a perfect fit (for me). I'm 5' 6.5" on a good morning and with my MC boots on I'm riding very comfortably. Yes, somewhat costly but adds a TON of confidence all-around. If you want to see pics, PM me.
 
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