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Modifying for Tall Riders: A Comfort Guide

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Can you share where you sourced this setup? Recently purchased 2023 R18 Classic. I don't see it ever becoming my go to long distance ride (GSA),but look forward to getting it comfortable enough for day rides. Thank you.
Custom design. I mocked up a model and had it made up by a fabricator .
 
I purchased a bobber seat from Ali Express to play with it. I'm 6'6" and here is what I came up with after some modifications. Definitely comfortable,maybe not the most beautiful semi bobber. Together with the foldable highway pegs it makes for a very comfortable ridView attachment 11296
I would love to know where you got the seat from, and any additional hardware required to get set up. Thanks in advance!
 
I purchased a bobber seat from Ali Express to play with it. I'm 6'6" and here is what I came up with after some modifications. Definitely comfortable,maybe not the most beautiful semi bobber. Together with the foldable highway pegs it makes for a very comfortable ridView attachment 11296
How do you like the exhaust.?
 
I just picked up my 2024 Roctane two weeks ago, and after the first ride I knew I had to come up with a seat mod. I'm 6'5" and needed more room. I figured a bobber seat would work the best, but didn't want to go full bobber and lose my paniers.
 

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184 cm. tall with EU shoe size 41, two ti. hips and one ditto shoulder.

The homage seat improves things for me. I get why BMW only offers unsprung options.
Furthermore lowered the brake pedal adjustment about 1,5 cm. and considering adding a heel gear pedal.
 
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