Leg room super 8 125

[Greg]

Hi guys/gals

I'm looking at buying 125 version super 8 and from the few videos I'm seen it looks like you can put your feet forward so your legs at about 45 degrees could someone confirm if there is room

Thks Greg

[dudley]

I am 5'11" and would say the answer is yes, although i do tend to sit back "on the hump".

[klaviator]

I'm 6-2 and I fit comfortably on a S-8 150.  I tend to pull my feet BACK as far as possible since I am more comfortable that way.

[smilinjohn]

Hi, Klav!  I'm 6'0", have 31" inseam and size 14 boots.  My feet sat at 45-degree angles to each other on the Super 8 150.  So, using a 3/8" thick piece of plywood, I cut out "sort of a butterfly / bat (animal) shape" to fit over the floorboard.  The plywood extends laterally about 1" beyond each side of the plastic (21-1/2").  The plywood front to back in the center is 6-1/2".  The length front to back near the flanks, both left and right are 16".  I primed the top side and edges with two coats of automotive primer.  Applied two coats of semi-gloss black (spray can).  When paint was cured (several days), I applied 3M self-adhesive stair tread 12" x 3" (Ace Hdwe).  I rounded the corners, with first using a mug as a tracing guide on the back side of the stair tread material.

Looking at the plastic floorboard, you'll find four plastic cups, under which are four machine bolts.  I removed the upper right and lower left.  At the hardware store I made sure I obtained the correct metric thread, with tapered head for use in wood......1-3/4" to 2" length (stainless) [either length will work ].

Now my big feet perch parallel to each other and I'm a happy camper.

:)John

[Greg]

Cool thanks all for your replies ...

Greg

[Portland Steve]

I am 6'2 as well and fit well.  It is a very comfortable position for commuting and around town.
I do tend to slip forward and give myself a bit of a wedgie in my jeans.  I added 1" of foam padding to the seat, which makes it much more comfortable for me.

[teknik1200]

I added 1" of foam padding to the seat, which makes it much more comfortable for me.

How difficult was this to do?  I'm 6'0" and just a smidgen more height would be perfect.   

[Portland Steve]

How difficult was this to do?  I'm 6'0" and just a smidgen more height would be perfect.   

All you need is a piece of 1" open cell foam, which is basically the inexpensive stuff you get for a camping mattress, ans a good staple gun with the shortest staples you can find.

Remove your seat from the bike to make life easier.
Take the cover off by removing the current staples. 
Cut the foam to the desired shape.  I just did the front part of the seat, which also let me only remove the front portion of the vinyl cover, but you could do the whole seat.
Place the foam on the existing closed cell foam and stretch the cover back over it.  It is good to have a helper for this part.
Staple the cover back in place.  The plastic that you are nailing to is relatively thin, thus the small staples are a must.
That is it.  Happy butt and a little more height.

[NewKymcoFan]

Can you post picture of the finished product? I would love to do this to my scooter.

[Portland Steve]

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=2913.0

This is a link to a previous post.  The photo is not very good, but you can see the shape of the new pad in the profile of the seat.
Like I said, this was a quick fix and if you were willing to do more work, I'm sure that you could get it to look better.
This modification has made a big difference for my daily ride.  Prior to the added padding, the ride seemed very rough to me.  Now, the ride is firm,but my butt is happy.

Good luck

[Kevin]

I'm 6'3" - 240 lbs and wear size 15 US shoes

I ride from the passenger position with my feet on the pegs in a kind of sportbike-style. I like the lean and control from that position.