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I did not feel any of the small imperfections in my "carving," though a grinder would be nice for this project, I think. It still amazes me how the cockpit feels less cramped when you are not constantly sliding forward. Although my butt now resides closer to the pillion seat, I don't know if this mod would have any noticeable effect on passenger comfort. I would probably just slide a TINY bit forward if had a passenger.

I did cut quite a bit of foam, but there still seems to be be plenty underneath my butt. My backup plan (or phase 2, if you will) was to add foam to the seat once I got the flat shape I needed, if necessary. This would require a new piece of vinyl to cover the seat. I am going to use the seat as is for now, and see if I need to go that route in the future. It is AMAZING how flattening the seat adds to the comfort on the bike for someone my height. No, there isn't as much leg room as a V-strom, but no cant means that my legs aren't constantly fighting the forward slide.

Regarding the contours, I am not super worried about the aesthetics of a little loose fabric under my butt,

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 I did not feel any of the small imperfections in my "carving," though a grinder would be nice for this project, I think. It still amazes me how the cockpit feels less cramped when you are not constantly sliding forward. Although my butt now resides closer to the pillion seat, I don't know if this mod would have any noticeable effect on passenger comfort. I would probably just slide a TINY bit forward if had a passenger.
+I did cut quite a bit of foam, but there still seems to be be plenty underneath my butt. My backup plan (or phase 2, if you will) was to add foam to the seat once I got the flat shape I needed, if necessary. This would require a new piece of vinyl to cover the seat. I am going to use the seat as is for now, and see if I need to go that route in the future. It is AMAZING how flattening the seat adds to the comfort on the bike for someone my height. No, there isn't as much leg room as a V-strom, but no cant means that my legs aren't constantly fighting the forward slide.
+Regarding the contours, I am not super worried about the aesthetics of a little loose fabric under my butt,