BonesinMass,
I am 6'00" 180 and found the stock seat to be the worst I have ever ridden on. 150-200 miles and my butt hurt so bad I would almost have to abort the ride. I also was pushed forward toward the tank by the slope of the seat. On one 8 day ride, if one of the riders had not let me use his AirHawk seat pad, I would have had to bail at the end of the first day.
Went to Rick Mayer's and he did my seat, took the slope out and I love it. Rode 973 miles back home to Seattle from his house (Redding, Ca) via the coast and my rear was in heaven. I know Rick has a poor mail in reputation, but for ride ins, he is great. IMO
PS.. My avatar was taken about an hour after leaving Rick's on Hwy 36 heading to Eureka, Ca