All advice told me not to change the suspension because it would change the way the bike will ride, steer and the possibility of scraping on sharp cornering.
I am not getting any taller. I was 5'6" when I left high school but now in my 60's I am 5'4" and a 29 inch inseam. I can not stop at a stop sign without leaning the bike far to one side Which is pretty rough on my leg muscles. So I did it without lowering links.
I measured the seat and found that the pad is several inches thick so I shaved away an inch and a half. I put a new cover on it and now I can stand straight up at a stop sign. I still struggle on the balls of my feet but at least I have some control when the bike is not moving.
This is the first time since I bought it that I was not scared to take it for a drive in city traffic.
I kept the original seat cover and the pieces of foam I removed in case I need to return it to stock.
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