Kymco Downtown 300i

[Tony the Tiger]

A great scooter...love it.  Probably a dumb question:  this unit is not really made for a taller person (6' - 0")  If there was not a back rest at the drivers seat position it would allow me to move back, create more leg and torso room.  I bought this model and drive all over Mexico where you can two and three up with the kids.  Perfect for what I want, but not comfortable for longer rides.

Are there anu seat solutions for a modified seat?  I'd like to buy a salvages seat somewhere...send it to my upholsterer for a remodel....if not.

[CROSSBOLT]

Common American/European complaint about this model. Many posts on this forum about the DT300i and its torture seat! Many, many posts on what riders have done to modify. Several shops around the country do exactly what needs to be done but are quite expensive. Your choice.

I have adapted to mine rather than modify. When my tail starts getting sore, scooting back and sitting on the hump of the butt stop helps. Stopping for a few minutes every hour or half-hour helps during a trip. Check the posts about seats.

[Tony the Tiger]

Not much of a solution.  Found a post where there is a factory made seat without the butt stop through your friendly and expensive dealer.

[Snorvey]

I bought this model and drive all over Mexico where you can two and three up with the kids.

You and two kids on a DT? 

[Snorvey]

I recall someone on here fitted Harley style highway pegs to his did (i.e. beyond the front plastic fairing) which allowed him to stretch his legs on longer trips. Fine and cooling in Mexico I'd imagine.....but you really don't want a Scottish breeze blowing up your trouser leg.

Other than that, remodelling the seat shouldn't be too difficult if you can find someone that knows what they are doing.

[Neil955i]

....but you really don't want a Scottish breeze blowing up your trouser leg.

Er, do you get anything as zephyrric as a Scottish breeze?