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Russell Seat "Fix"
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1397483" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>My newly acquired 2011 FJR came equipped with a Russell seat in leather. While a vast improvement over the stock seat, I don't think it is all it could be. The previous owner was a bit lighter than me (maybe 175 vs my 200 lb) but more to the point, he was built differently (half a foot shorter or more than my 6'3"). I have the seat in the "High" position (34" inseam) and I am finding that I have a feeling of being pushed forward into the tank. I think he also rode with a less upright posture based upon the setup.</p><p></p><p>I don't think Russell offers cheap adjustments to second owners so I am wondering if anyone has run into this and how they handled it. Basically, I think I need to create a "pocket" or depression further back so I am not sliding forward. I might see if I can find an upholsterer who has worked with motorcycle seats and see if he can remove the cover and carve out a bit of the seat foam - hopefully without butchering it!! (I think I may write to Russell for suggestions as well). Has anyone successfully modified a Russell for a better fit?</p><p></p><p>Handlebars have a simple GenMar riser block. A bit of pullback on the bars might help but that gets into other significant changes in riding ergos (maybe an improvement but maybe not).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1397483, member: 19880"] My newly acquired 2011 FJR came equipped with a Russell seat in leather. While a vast improvement over the stock seat, I don't think it is all it could be. The previous owner was a bit lighter than me (maybe 175 vs my 200 lb) but more to the point, he was built differently (half a foot shorter or more than my 6'3"). I have the seat in the "High" position (34" inseam) and I am finding that I have a feeling of being pushed forward into the tank. I think he also rode with a less upright posture based upon the setup. I don't think Russell offers cheap adjustments to second owners so I am wondering if anyone has run into this and how they handled it. Basically, I think I need to create a "pocket" or depression further back so I am not sliding forward. I might see if I can find an upholsterer who has worked with motorcycle seats and see if he can remove the cover and carve out a bit of the seat foam - hopefully without butchering it!! (I think I may write to Russell for suggestions as well). Has anyone successfully modified a Russell for a better fit? Handlebars have a simple GenMar riser block. A bit of pullback on the bars might help but that gets into other significant changes in riding ergos (maybe an improvement but maybe not). [/QUOTE]
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