MajorTom
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Those look like MotorcycleLarry.com peg extenders. You give up some cornering clearance with these installed, which is why I sold the set the PO of my bike had installed, but they do ease the knees.
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Kevcules
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I think I read it here some place to remove the rear seat rubber cushions. I did that and the seat will go lower into the next tab. It helps with not wanting to slide ahead so much. I have the front in the middle and now the rear can go to it's lowest position.
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I'm 5' 11", or at least I was in my youth, and have a 34" inseam. The MCL risers were installed by the PO and I have the seat in the highest position in the front bracket, but the second from highest in the rear, to reduce sliding forward during braking. I sit pretty upright, perhaps partially due to the seat position (?) and don't have any noticeable weight on my wrists.
For the long trips, this is exactly how I have it, and it normally stays that way, although a short ride with twisties I go on the lowest all over. Its not the most comfortable, but the CofG seems so much lower and better in the tight corners. BTW, I have an aftermarket seat so that changes things a bit as well.
I keep my seat in the high positions front and back. It's a bit of a stretch on occasion but doable.
The most comfortable position was middle for both front and back. However something from the seat (molding ribs?) caused small divots in the Tup so I went back to high/high. It only seemed to happen with the rear of the rider's seat in the middle position.
If the Tup didn't (doesn't?) suffer I'd try high/mid or high/low. Let us know how that works out for you!
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Kevcules
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Has anyone else removed those rubbers? That's the only way I could get the rear of the seat in it's lowest position. I have a RDL seat and I am pushing it (tippy toes on the ground) with having the front of the seat in the "middle" position. Going to the high position isn't going to work......
JohnK
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Spent a little time with IGOFAR discussing this and elected to go high/high setting to get air under the seat that may improve heat issues. 6' even 32 inseam and find it tolerable
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Just did a 300 mile ride in 108 degree heat, with the seat in the High/High position, wearing lee jeans, mesh sneakers, and ankle high socks, the only discomfort I felt was the heat blowing on my face and shoulders.
I find this seat position to be the best for my style of riding.
I find this seat position to be the best for my style of riding.