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Message started by 911radioman on 08/07/06 at 14:10:30

Title: Redid the seat lift mod today
Post by 911radioman on 08/07/06 at 14:10:30

The #7 rubber stoppers didn't give enough lift, only about an 1" or less, plus they compressed when you tightened down the bolts so there was additional height lost.

What I did was go to the local hardware store, bought 2 - 3/4" PVC couplers, spray painted black. The couplers measure 1 3/4" long, bought 2 - 3" long metric bolts to use with them and used 2 fender washers on top of the couplers underneath the plate that the seat tongue goes into to prevent that bracket from bending and going down inside the PVC couplers when tightened.

What I ended up with was a WHOLE 1 3/4" of lift as compared to about 3/4" - 7/8" of lift with the #7 stopper. The rear attachment points of the seat are a bit difficult to get in place to put the bolts in, but with a bit of muscle they went.

End result -- a MUCH better feel on the tail bone and the legs don't feel quite as cramped. ;D

I ordered some footpegs today to clamp onto the Wingerline bars, so that should provide an additional measure of comfort on longer rides as well.

Title: Re: Redid the seat lift mod today
Post by luken on 08/08/06 at 21:38:55

Id like to see a pic of that seat...

Title: Re: Redid the seat lift mod today
Post by 911radioman on 08/09/06 at 03:42:45

I'll try to snap a picture of it sometime today.

Title: Re: Redid the seat lift mod today
Post by 911radioman on 08/14/06 at 15:45:14

Sorry for the delay in getting updated pics, but here is the redone seat mod using 1 3/4" PVC couplers. Note there are two fender washers used on top of the couplers, but underneath the seat bracket so as to keep the bracket from collapsing into the PVC coupler.

The mod is fantastic, as it provides a full 1 3/4" of seat lift. Way more than the #7 rubber stoppers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/911radioman/100_1531.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v692/911radioman/100_1532.jpg

Also note that if you do this, you'll need to use about a 3" long metric bolt to pass through everything and have enough threads to tighten everything down.

Title: Re: Redid the seat lift mod today
Post by theikeman on 10/31/06 at 22:15:11

very nice job, does it feel better than the rubber plugs mod did?
Thanks
Ike

Title: Re: Redid the seat lift mod today
Post by Salad_Shaker on 11/01/06 at 00:10:45

You might like to take a peek at my spring riser seat mod picture tucked in to the end of the Mods for Longer Rides thread.