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Guys & Gals,
Well I had a nice long ride today with my regular riding gear which includes pants with CE padding in the knees (adds about 1/4" thickness). My airbag model has the audio controls and the buttons for the fog lights and hazard lights on the lower left side of the fairing and guess what happened?
My left knee kept jamming into the buttons turning my fog lights and hazard lights on and off...
I am 6'4" tall with a 34" inseam - didn't think this would happen! :shock:
I hate the idea of even considering an aftermarket seat - heck I absolutely love the heated seat/heated grips and would not want to do anything to disable that. I know there have been multiple suggestions for taller riders but I am really discouraged this evening - you know, you spend a little more than $21,000 you expect it to be perfect !!!
I am open to suggestions - hoping to figure out the best solution. Obviously if I don't wear the pants w/ knee pads it will not be as likely to happen - but I am very safety conscious. Plan to wear overpants when commuting as well!
Arrrrggghhh!
Brian
Well I had a nice long ride today with my regular riding gear which includes pants with CE padding in the knees (adds about 1/4" thickness). My airbag model has the audio controls and the buttons for the fog lights and hazard lights on the lower left side of the fairing and guess what happened?
My left knee kept jamming into the buttons turning my fog lights and hazard lights on and off...
I hate the idea of even considering an aftermarket seat - heck I absolutely love the heated seat/heated grips and would not want to do anything to disable that. I know there have been multiple suggestions for taller riders but I am really discouraged this evening - you know, you spend a little more than $21,000 you expect it to be perfect !!!
I am open to suggestions - hoping to figure out the best solution. Obviously if I don't wear the pants w/ knee pads it will not be as likely to happen - but I am very safety conscious. Plan to wear overpants when commuting as well!
Arrrrggghhh!
Brian