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This is the rough cut, before detailing and sanding. Don't count on getting it right the first time.

This is the rough cut, before detailing and sanding. Don't count on getting it right the first time. I didn't remove any foam from the lowest point of the seat.

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The seat is now quite a bit flatter. I have fallen in love again with my Ninja. This is a great comfort mod for having spent no money and about two hours in the yard. With the foam nearly level (when the bike is standing upright) I don't have the same "falling on the bicycle frame" sensation that I once did.

~~I did NOT remove any foam from the lowest point of the seat. But my new seat~~ allows me to sit 2-3 inches rearward and without much forward slide (that puts more strain on the legs and man bits). I am getting more "leg room" without raising my center of gravity or being exposed to any more wind.

This modification allows me to sit 2-3 inches rearward and without much forward slide (that puts more strain on the legs and man bits). I am getting more "leg room" without raising my center of gravity or being exposed to any more wind.

My hundred mile ride ~~today was oh-so nice...~~

'''After a hundred mile ride'''

I rode on the BeadRider for about 30 miles. Eh, not as comfortable as just sitting on the newly-shaved seat by itself. I took it off mid-ride.

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 not feel any of the small imperfections in my "carving," though a grinder would be nice for this project. 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.

I did cut quite a bit of foam, but there still seems to be be plenty underneath my butt. My backup plan was to add foam to the seat once I got the flat shape I needed, if necessary. If you decide to do this, it 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 now 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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-This is the rough cut, before detailing and sanding. Don't count on getting it right the first time.
+This is the rough cut, before detailing and sanding. Don't count on getting it right the first time. I didn't remove any foam from the lowest point of the seat.
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 The seat is now quite a bit flatter. I have fallen in love again with my Ninja. This is a great comfort mod for having spent no money and about two hours in the yard. With the foam nearly level (when the bike is standing upright) I don't have the same "falling on the bicycle frame" sensation that I once did.
-I did NOT remove any foam from the lowest point of the seat. But my new seat allows me to sit 2-3 inches rearward and without much forward slide (that puts more strain on the legs and man bits). I am getting more "leg room" without raising my center of gravity or being exposed to any more wind.
+This modification allows me to sit 2-3 inches rearward and without much forward slide (that puts more strain on the legs and man bits). I am getting more "leg room" without raising my center of gravity or being exposed to any more wind.
-My hundred mile ride today was oh-so nice...
+'''After a hundred mile ride'''
 I rode on the BeadRider for about 30 miles. Eh, not as comfortable as just sitting on the newly-shaved seat by itself. I took it off mid-ride.
-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 not feel any of the small imperfections in my "carving," though a grinder would be nice for this project. 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.
+I did cut quite a bit of foam, but there still seems to be be plenty underneath my butt. My backup plan was to add foam to the seat once I got the flat shape I needed, if necessary. If you decide to do this, it 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 now 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,