GV touring seat

[Treynor1]

My 2009 GV came with the upgraded touring seat as well as the standard seat.  On long rides, my legs could not straighten out and would cramp.  I put the standard seat on and it was much the same.  I took the touring seat to a motorcycle re-upulsterer and had him cut 2 inches off the backrest and 1 inch off the height and re-cover it all in leather.  It cost $200 but well worth it.  I can now ride for 10 to 12 hours and not cramp up plus I can plant my full foot when stopped.  (30 inch inseams). Hope this helps all of you that are not satisfied with your seat.

[perkussion]

My standard seat was broken into and the latch on the underside was broken off and is gone.
Would you consider selling the regular seat or the latch?
Thanks

[Treynor1]

Sure, email me at bob.Treynor@gmail.com

[perkussion]

Email sent.
Thanks!   

[brucee]

After a year of riding my GV the seat seems to be getting more comfortable or I'm just getting more conditioned. It seems I would choose to add some height to the seat and move the seat back back a little. to un cramp my 6''1 height. How did you decide on the changes you made or did you leave it up to the shop?

[Treynor1]

The choices were simple; two inches off back got it to the support post and I took one inch off the height because any more would affect seat "comfort".  You can shave the front of the seat a bit narrower if you need it even lower.  By the way, the back support ends up being squared off instead of the rounded support that it starts out with.  I prefer it this way, it gives me just a smidge of wiggle room.

[scootit]

Can you post some pictures of your upgraded seat?? I have removed my back rest from the standard seat for some more room. I am interested in the touring seat for more comfort. Is the only difference a lumbar backrest??
Any help will be great.
Scootit