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Jennifer F Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 6 Location : Austin, Texas Points : 4642 Registration date : 2011-03-27
 | Subject: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 7:42 am | |
| Just wondering what folks are doing when you cant extend your legs all the way on long trips. I feel cramped sometimes and feel like Im on a clown bike. I thought about removing the butt bumper since it doesnt do anything but annoy me.
Any ideas would be great! |
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"Hi Yo" Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2940 Age : 74 Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A. Points : 8199 Registration date : 2010-02-17
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 7:55 am | |
| The butt pad is adjustible. Is yours all the way back? I'm trying to imagine a woman with legs too long. Nope, can't do it. |
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Jennifer F Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 6 Location : Austin, Texas Points : 4642 Registration date : 2011-03-27
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 8:04 am | |
| Yep, all the way back. Its an ok ride for about 20 miles, but past that, i want to stretch out. My knees are too bent when I place my feet high on the fairing. Im 5'7 and I need to move back about an inch more to feel comfortable while riding long haul. I have seen some folks just remove the butt rest, but I dont want to do damage to the seat as it wasnt designed to be used that way.
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Waspie Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2392 Age : 71 Location : Portland, UK Points : 7789 Registration date : 2009-07-26
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 9:24 am | |
| Jennifer I find it strange you cannot extend your legs whilst riding the Silver Wing. I am the same height as yourself, my seat back is positioned in the rear position and have plenty room to spare. I have to sit forward, to place my feet planted flat on the foremost floor boards. I tend to sit with my knees slightly bent so I can benefit from the Givi screen I have fitted. My heels are then sitting on the horizontal and the soul on the angled portion. I wonder if you have a stretched 'Wing' |
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tonylumps Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 148 Age : 80 Location : Newtown Square Pa Points : 5154 Registration date : 2010-04-26
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 10:26 am | |
| Jennefer The back rest was made to be removed Only 2 allen screws The same ones that are for adjustment. Raise the seat you can't miss them.Now you will have 2 plastic inserts there Take a ride with the backrest off If it fits Just cover up the plastic with something. I used a piece of vinyl. |
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AAAA Silver Wing Rider

Number of posts : 442 Points : 5291 Registration date : 2010-11-14
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 1:05 pm | |
| I have the same problem. 36 inch inseam. In the full back position it is still to tight, but removing it is to much. I thought about taking the material off and shaving the foam back an inch of so and recovering it, but i havent done so yet. |
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C-Wing Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 10 Age : 56 Location : Topeka, Ks Points : 4631 Registration date : 2011-04-07
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 6:33 pm | |
| I have a 36" inseam as well. I used 2 pieces of aluminum strap and changed the butt rest into a back rest. It is great! My low back would hurt but not any more.
C-Wing. |
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JeffR_ Site Admin

Number of posts : 1103 Age : 64 Location : Bay Area, Ca Points : 8716 Registration date : 2010-05-12
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Fri May 27, 2011 8:23 pm | |
| Jennifer,
Here is a link on how to make a backrest:
http://www.leroybeal.net/motorcycles/silverwing/articles/backrest/backrest.html
It will give you some more room for your legs. |
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Jennifer F Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 6 Location : Austin, Texas Points : 4642 Registration date : 2011-03-27
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Sat May 28, 2011 3:55 am | |
| Already working on the backrest mod. Since I dont have a way to drill or bend the bars, I am having them made at a local metal shop. I need to spray paint them when I get them, but it should help.
Also, I bought a AirHawk seat cushion today as well. It helps a lot with leg room. I think that in combination with the buttrest, I should be good.
And for those keeping score, I changed my oil today, all by my lonesome! Thanks for the picture tutorial. I helped bunches!
1000 miles in 2 months and that wasnt even trying. Just to work and back each day (40 miles round trip). |
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AAAA Silver Wing Rider

Number of posts : 442 Points : 5291 Registration date : 2010-11-14
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Sun May 29, 2011 1:05 am | |
| I took the bolster off today while doing some tire pressure checks and i like it much, much better! The "sitting on the toilet" position is gone, and i can actually move around much better through corners! i want something there however, so i think im gonna go ahead and trim the bolster back some, flatter across the pelvis, and re-cover it! yea! |
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Acquit Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 63 Age : 60 Location : Grand Coulee, WA Points : 4633 Registration date : 2011-06-13
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:46 am | |
| - Jennifer F wrote:
- Just wondering what folks are doing when you cant extend your legs all the way on long trips. I feel cramped sometimes and feel like Im on a clown bike.
I thought about removing the butt bumper since it doesnt do anything but annoy me. I have just about 120 miles on a Silverwing and my experience was about the same. I found the butt bumper put considerable pressure on my lower back and I wanted to move backwards 3-4 inches. Does anyone make a straight replacement that is about 4 inches slimmer (particularly at the low end of the bumper) ? |
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honda_silver Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2453 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 8013 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:53 pm | |
| - Acquit wrote:
- Does anyone make a straight replacement that is about 4 inches slimmer (particularly at the low end of the bumper) ?
I removed the buttrest and replace with a Utopia backrest ( http://www.utpr.com/silverwingnew.html ) ... which I found to be well worth it price. I would not want to ride without it |
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model28a Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2085 Age : 70 Location : St.Pete.FL. Points : 7199 Registration date : 2010-02-04
 | Subject: Re: My legs are too long Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:20 am | |
| Hear is a link that will show you how to make a backrest out of your present but-pad.I made my own and it is still can be adjusted forward or back.I like it a lot,would not take it back off.Great for the long and short rides. http://www.leroybeal.net/motorcycles/silverwing/articles/backrest/backrest.html |
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