Tuning and modding » R 1250 RS riders seat width

My bike has the lowest factory seat (760mm) as a short legged rider I find that even with this seat fitted the width still compromises my contact with the ground a little.
Has anyone had a 760mm seat made narrower for straighter legs with feet down? (The "low" seat has very little padding so there isn't scope for lowering it's height).
I can manage with the seat as it is but would like to be just that little bit more confident when feet down.
Otherwise this,my first BMW,is quite the best bike I have ever owned,it rides superbly and certainly has the "look back when you leave it" factor in spades!

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My bike has the lowest factory seat (760mm) as a short legged rider I find that even with this seat fitted the width still compromises my contact with the ground a little.
Has anyone had a 760mm seat made narrower...?

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Didn’t know Daytona make those. But I love my Daytona GPX boots and the 5 version of widths they come in.

Note the description linked describes how they get to the 6cm... not quite as pictured, imo, but is better due to the internal/external split. Less like high heels ;)

I have been wearing Daytona M star boots for 12 years since purchasing a very top-heavy FJR1300 in 2008 and have now ridden over 300,000 miles wearing them. They are supremely comfortable and give greater confidence in handling, in particular, tall top-heavy bikes.

My trouser inseam size is 29" but I am perfectly happy on my Comfort saddle on my F800GT (820mm) and have opted to stick with my 840mm Sports saddle on the R1250RS.

It is important to note that M Stars raise the sole as well as the heel. That is the bit that is important to me! You do need to adjust the gear change a tad but the spanner under the pillion allows you to sort that.

To the OP - assuming you have electronic suspension - make use of that. When touring mainland Europe with full luggage I would set my suspension on minimum when riding at low speeds over dodgy road surfaces (wet cobbles , gravel, potholes etc.) and also when very tired after a very long day in the saddle if stuck in a stop-start traffic jam. I do the same when carrying a pillion particularly for low speed manoeuvres such as U turns.

P.S. I don't think that Cuban heels is the proper description. Platform soles is much better.

Chris

John, I have sent you a PM in case you are interested in a spare seat to remodel.

Well it’s nice to know I am not the only gravity challenged rider with a 29” inseam. Although I am not sure of the dimensions, I bought a Sargent seat and had the foam/gel padding shortened and narrowed to allow me to get both feet down at stop lights—almost flat and very stable compared to the riding position on my Ducati V4S. The seat is still padded enough for comfort so find yourself a good Moto seat upholsterer.

Hi John, im also 29 inside leg check out Else made seats, Alastair is doing my seat next week reshaping the sides lowering, and jell inserts.
his a really nice guy.