Heh....my opinion is not needed.... is your bottom happy?.... then you should be.

I did my seat lift this evening.  My local Ace has a section of chromed fasteners, including 1" spacers.  I bought 2 of those and 2 M6 X 50 bolts and got it done.
I looked where the rubber bumpers on the outside edges of the seat rest on the frame and added some nylon bumpers I had lying around.  I have one on each side for the mid portion and 2 stacked on top of each other toward the front.  I'll ride it for a while like that and if the height of the bumpers seems right I'll get some in black and make the situation look a little cleaner.
Does anyone else notice the tank moving a little more now that the seat bracket is lifted?

Here's the chrome spacers:



And the rear bumpers:



And the front bumpers   .  I don't like the way look right now but will make it better once I'm satisfied with the height.

Here is what I used and cut all the supports out of it and have enough for another seat.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/181418109636?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=...

I don't have the measurement on the main spacer but I do for the forward spacer and the middle.  Used double sided sticky tape for the initial placement' the seat does the rest.

Forward' (2) 5/8"x1"x1"

The middle (2) 1/4"xx1"x2-3/8"

The main spacer needs to be cut a 1/4" deep between the mounting holes the width of the seat tab.  I set the table saw blade a 1/4" up and took enough passes to notch the block out.  I'll post photos at a later time.  This rubber is very easy to work with. Drills and cuts well and I used a belt sander to match the radius of the top metal bracket.

I just lifted the seat on my 2002.  I used some rubber stoppers to raise the front of the seat and cut up some pieces of rubber flooring and glued them to the frame to support the middle of the seat.  I haven't driven it enough to see how much difference it'll make but it feels better so far.

winterwalker wrote on 07/27/16 at 11:02:39:


Just google #7 Stoppers
Here is a result:
http://www.widgetco.com/7-1-hole-rubber-stoppers-plugs

Stoppers aren't the only way to do this.  I have those on one bike.
The other one has long 10mm bolts with a nuts and washers above the gas tank to lift the bracket up higher.

Thanks folks! So it looks like the first location I went to just had a different idea of what a #7 stopper was.  

I stopped by another Lowes after work and found the right piece. You can see the difference between the two types below - hopefully this saves someone the confusion.

Just thought I would share my experience .... I used 6x50 bolts and high density cork, about 1 inch worth.  Brought the front of the seat up a bit and I could feel the difference.  Kind of makes it feel a bit more settled in.  I did have a bit if trouble with he tab at the front of the seat.  He angle of the bolts puts the seat attachment more towards the rear of the bike, and the seat is a bit too large for the space.  To get it to fit right I think I will need to shave 1/4" of the seat tab, and use a bit of foam to support the seat in the middle as it is a bit above the bike frame now.   Overall I am happy with the mod.

Also drilled out the seat nuts and put in h cotterless pins.  Nice!  Makes the seat easier on remove.