[rogerb]

Hello all! just joined, and there seems to be alot of useful info.
first off i am tall (6'5) i am wanting a seat that will let me move my butt back toward the rear and without actually being able to sit on one of the aftermarket seats, who knows what i am getting for my money? Also, i wanted to know if there is a cheap alternaitve to moving my footboards forward ? or if i am going to be stuck buying a set of forward controls and having the dealer put them on ($1000 I really don't care to spend).

And lastly, I was listening to the "exhaust sounds' and although my computer speakers suck! It didnt seem like all that much of a difference between drilling the holes in the stock exhaust, the JC whitney 'cheepos' and the big shots.

Any help is appreciated. THANKS

 

[Shutterbug]

Welcome rogerb! I just finished the Cayton Root mod (drilling holes in stock pipes) and it seems to work well for me. Check out the thread "Drilled Out My Pipes!".
Send a PM to Bad-X concerning the seat issue. He will re-upolster your stock seat, and from what I have read , everyone is very pleased with the resilts if you like the stock seat. I wanted to go this route, ut my other half likes to ride and the passenger seat was insufficient, so I purchased a Saddleman Explorer seat. This seat will also move you back (which I want too). A friend of mine is sending Bad-X his seat to him this weekend. Hope this info helps a little!

 

[1300crider]

I also am 6'5" tall but I ride a vtx 1300c. I have the mustang vintage wide touring seat (no studs) on my bike as does my father on his 1300s. The reason I got the mustang seat was how comfortable I felt on his bike. I could ride for hours on it. Also I would definetely suggest a heal/toe shifter because big guys like us have big feet. Also getting back to the mustang seat my mom rides everywhere with him and loves the added cushion the mustang seat provides. My wife loves ours also. You can check it out here at http://www.mustangseats.com/honcontst.htm. Hope it works out for you.

 

[Charlie D]

Badx on how to do it yourself or you can send it off and wait.
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=150240&highlight=badx+seat+mod

 

[Green Ghost]

My Opinion

It's been my experience that you get what you pay for. As far as the El cheapo pipes. You'll proably have more problems than sound. Save your bucks and buy a good pipe or drill out your stockers. As far as the seat I've tried most of them but the Ultimate and planing to get one of these this month. The Mustang is in my opinion the best sitting seat on the Market. It will sit you forward about an inch or so. If you want to stay on the less money side, You my want the Bad-X mod.

 

[rogerb]

thanks guys. I did the exhaust mod yesterday. was very easy and doesnt sound too bad. I am wondering if i drill even bigger holes if it will sound deeper?

 

[mgttrmn]

i am 6'5 as well, i would recomend the jardine forward controls from xtreme revolution. has made a great difference in riding position, moves controls 4.5 in forward and about 1in up. works great with my big feet(size 15)

 

[rogerb]

damn! those are big feet! i have looked at those and from what i have found, buying them and haivng the local Honda dealer install them is about $1000 after taxes.

 

[Green Ghost]

Floor Boards

You could always trash the stock board and go with baron's long boards or other's. They would be a longer, wider, board than stock but they'er pricey too. You could also cut and re-weld the stock floorboard mounts and move them forward. But this would not do anything for the controls. Maybe someone will chime in with another responce. Sorry GG

 

[rogerb]

thanks. I would REALLY like to just have the mounting brackets modified (projected forward) and keep the floor boards, but then your right, that doesnt do anything for the controls. Thanks

 

[rogerb]

ok i bought the MAPAM forward controls from Honda direct. Got them for under $500 delivered. had my V&H Cruzers and the foot controls installed by the dealer. $239 for both. I didnt think that was too bad.

 

[Green Ghost]

Ok

Sounds like a pretty good deal. Do you like the new mods? GG

 

[rogerb]

Sounds like a pretty good deal. Do you like the new mods? GG

I do. Now i just need to get the seat right. With the forward controls, I think I'd like my seat back about 1-2" (probably will only be able to get 1") and I am thinking actually 1 " lower. that would keep my legs out in front of me, if that makes sense?

LOVE the pipes. Forward controls make a big difference too. so now i think the last two 'comfort' mods are the seat and handle bar risers and just possibly new handle bars and I should be good to go for a while.

 

[Buda_jim]

rogerb --> "... and I should be good to go for a while."

That's we all said! It never lasts. My wife will be the first to tell you that!


Buda

 

[NC Hammer]

Seat

I do. Now i just need to get the seat right. With the forward controls, I think I'd like my seat back about 1-2" (probably will only be able to get 1") and I am thinking actually 1 " lower. that would keep my legs out in front of me, if that makes sense?

LOVE the pipes. Forward controls make a big difference too. so now i think the last two 'comfort' mods are the seat and handle bar risers and just possibly new handle bars and I should be good to go for a while.

RogerB,

I work in Winston-Salem and have the Ultimate seat. I'm 6'3". You are welcome to meet me and do a 'Test Sit' if you would like. Call me 773-4643.

 

[Green Ghost]

RogerB,

I work in Winston-Salem and have the Ultimate seat. I'm 6'3". You are welcome to meet me and do a 'Test Sit' if you would like. Call me 773-4643.

I like Hammer don't work in Winston but I only live about 30miles away. And come to W/S about once a week or so. I have the Mustang with Supreme Controls. You could test ride mine also. Just send me a PM and we could hook up one weekend. And like the Great BUDA JIM, My wife has a recording with me saying ( I JUST NEED THIS AND THEN I'LL BE DONE ) GG

 

[dale1974]

I know this is off the subject but I am thinking of the mustang seat with a backrest and also want to install 2 or 4" risers...can this be done without lengthening the cables and hoses......thanks for a reply.........i am a 1300s by the way

 

[Charlie D]

I have the 1300S aeromach 4 inch risers
http://hondadirectlineusa.com/stores/product.asp?pid=2243&str=13&ID=955745181

fits with stock cables and hoses, if you go taller you have to change them all.

 

[epiphysis]

the Ultimate Seat, Big Boy model will move you back and down, just like you want.....it looks great and feels much better than stock....I put risers on cause I was riding bent forward and I'm 6'2 with 35+ sleeves....:cheers:

 

[jarubio]

rogerb, I'm 6'5" as well. I recommend the mustang seat. I used to have the seat on my 2001 Vulcan 800 classic. Great seat, very comftrouble and it sat me in to the bike about 1" to 2". I have not bought the mustag seat for my X b/c of no $$$$$, as soon as I get $$$$ I will be adding it. Another thing to do and it's very comftrouble is adding a crash bar and pegs. It feels great during those long rides to stretch the legs