captainkool4 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I realized I sit way forward, so when I look down I can't see the seat at all just the tank and my legs. On the highway the bike feels more star if I scoot back so there's about 4 or 5 inches if seat showing when I look down. Where do you sit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator tavisb Posted July 30, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2018 I move around but the stock seat seems to want to move me to the front. I may fix that with a spare seat and some foam. youtube.com/tavisbogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidmetal Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Pretty much centered on the seat. Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Everywhere. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick97702 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wherever my a$$ doesn't hurt at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I generally like to sit about centered. Low speed perhaps a touch forward, but after a while in the saddle then I'm with mick97702. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intensity_white Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I feel like I can move more freely in the saddle the further back I move. I'm aiming my sit bones for the widest part of the saddle. I have the 18 comfort seat, and I could swear it feels like there is more gel right there, so it just feels right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 5 hours ago, captainkool4 said: I realized I sit way forward, so when I look down I can't see the seat at all just the tank and my legs. On the highway the bike feels more star if I scoot back so there's about 4 or 5 inches if seat showing when I look down. Where do you sit? I scoot forward like you describe when I'm hooning around in the curves. Out on the open road I shift back and forth for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member norcal616 Posted July 31, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted July 31, 2018 I like to sit where im hugging the gas tank with my legs, far better control of bike... 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition...2015 fj-09- 120whp- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich Race Kit- tuned by 2WDW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faffi Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I move every 5-10 minutes to keep the onset of butt burn at bay for as long as possible, but sitting back where my rump is touching the pillion is the most used position for the added base of support.When attacking corners with vigor, I scoot forward for more control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 My seat pad is for my sit bones and no flesh bunching at the back. It is smaller than the original seat. Not much room for manoeuvre but it works for me. I can and do sit slightly off it to the rear for a change. Changing feet on peg placement to and from the balls of feet brings general relief, I find. Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRWhiteKnight Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I tend to sit up at the tank, but that is habit from when I raced/rode dirt bikes. I do move around some but that is my default position. 2018 MT-07 - Mods: Shorty Levers, Radiator Guard, Puig Sport Windscreen,Air box Snorkel Removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 On the seat, facing the front tires and hands on the handle bars It was weird because once when I went to motorcycle how to sit on your bike school they told me on your head holding the foot pegs and steering with your feet was wrong Go figure “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Why do all the YouTube reviews say it's soooooo comfortable. WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mints Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If im cruising I tend to sit more towards the front/middle but for more spirited riding and hitting twisties, I throw my butt in the back and get nice and low. '16 FZ-07 Matte Silver/Blurple Instagram:Mintsopoulos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted August 16, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted August 16, 2018 i tend to sit centered, but I had my seat reupholstered and a much firmer foam added as a core, then a softer foam added for cushion. the cover on my seat was also changed to a 'gripper' texture that grips well in cold, and is hard to un-velcro my ass from it in the AZ summer. 19 hours ago, Old Man said: Why do all the YouTube reviews say it's soooooo comfortable. WTF? none of them are usually over 5'10 and dont have to worry about knee cramping and more weight on the seat. as a 6'1 rider myself the stock seat was "ok" at best but the ergos werent right for someone my size. so i modified them and they still arent right, but close enough that i'm happy until i get a set of rearset plates ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godoy.rafa Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 On 7/30/2018 at 11:23 PM, mick97702 said: Wherever my a$$ doesn't hurt at the moment... This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I'm 6'2", 180#... I need more room to sit back. Already have my eye on a set of Woodcraft clip-ons. I want lower bars, more reach. Never bought rearsets. What do they do position-wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted August 17, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2018 55 minutes ago, Old Man said: I'm 6'2", 180#... I need more room to sit back. Already have my eye on a set of Woodcraft clip-ons. I want lower bars, more reach. Never bought rearsets. What do they do position-wise? they pull your feet up and back for the more supersport type feel you're going for ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyow5 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I'm 5'10", so tend to sit up close to the tank in stop-and-go since I can reach the ground more comfortably. On the interstate, I have found that sitting further back (plus my windscreen) cuts the wind way down. Either way, I have found the stock seat to wear in quite nicely now at 3,000 miles even though I have zero natural padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 12 hours ago, sorkyah said: they pull your feet up and back for the more supersport type feel you're going for They will compliment the lean forward position and your legs should be less cramped as well but don't buy the cheapies if you buy them. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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