seat height

[mr moto]

does anyone know if you can get a lower seat for the africa twin ? i am 5,7 in my bike boots with a 31 inch inside leg/inseam . there is a p reg africa twin in my local dealers but, i need to know what sort of seat,s are available for it before i seriously consider buying it. thank,s

[Robster]

There are numerous aftermarket seats available for the AT.

Failing that search on here for GA Wells up in Shepshed. They are a vehicle upholsterers and must have done several dozen seats for members of this site myself included.

Just call them and book in for a Saturday. Ride up there (on tippy toes) and they'll do it for you in about a half hour while you wait and have a bacon sarnie at the little cafe next door.

Mine cost me £20 about 2 years back. They'll reshape it, lower it, put extra padding in....whatever. Highly recommended.

[Lord Stig]

GA Wells probably is the best and cheapest option. I have a Corbin seat, which is noticeably lower than the standard, but is slightly wider. At 5' 9" the original was fine for me, and might be for you too - give it a try for a while!

[barryw33]

I am only 5,9 with same inside leg...and my seat is an aftermarket jobbie which is higher than standard and I am fine, was a bit wobbley when I test rode it but after a little while its fine. bit hard work trying to push it backwards on an incline on the tiptoes but good for the calves

[Dilbert]

I'm 5'10", but with a 31-32" inside leg and the slightly higher - gulp! - RD03, I'd go along with Barry, don't go off first impressions, you need to try it for a while, if it's still too much then look at lowering the seat or getting a lowering kit for the rear suspension, or if you've got £300 to spare Hagon will make you a lower rear shock.

[samwise]

I'm 5'11" but with a 30" inside leg, and have no trouble - that could be due to my weight compressing the suspension though (16 st)

[Robster]

I'm 5'11" but with a 30" inside leg

Does that make you a low down bum?!

I'll get my coat.

[mr moto]

thank,s for all the replies , i am off to have a look at it now .

[samwise]

Does that make you a low down bum?!

I'll get my coat.

Nope, a Weeble