6'3-220--Easy Mod for more Leg Room & Comfort

[ekim75]

Aloha All! Just got a used 09 Ruckus last week and wanted to give an easy solution for anyone who is not great with modd-ing. I am 6'3, 220 and have an 09 Ruckus. The seat was killing by butt and my legs were getting cramped. I read all the threads on what to do and got ready to do one, but then tried something.

I have an old Vespa 98, Et2 with a seat that broke off, so I thought... lets see how it feels on top of my current seat. Well, I road it around the block and LOVED it. It was much more comfortable and did not look too bad. So, I bought 3ft black zip tie from the hardware store and then zipped it on and BAM, I added like 4 inches in height and then 6 inches in more seat to extend. All for $6.00. So, for all you who are like me who is not the best in doing DIY and want a simple solution, here you go! Might not be the prettiest, but it works for me and is comfortable!!

Here is a link to 2 pics:
www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=273441622/PictureID=6550293120/t_=130590385/a=130590385_130590385

www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=273441622/PictureID=6550293118/a=130590385_130590385/t_=130590385

Just wanted to share for anyone that is in my boat!
ALOHA!

[chanito]

It is not a pretty mod, but if you feel more comfy then i am all for it ;D

[Firegut]

At least it shows willingness to try new things.

[Kami no Chiizu]

Ha, ha, sometimes form outweighs function.



Besides, you could always make a cover for the whole shebang.

[ekim75]

It is not pretty, but I am a 33 married guy with twin girls and a wife, thus my days of trying to have things that a pretty a way gone. Now it is just about having COMFORTABLE FUN on the RUCK! Long rides on Oahu when the babies are crying.

Soon, I will experiment with some more Mods and I want to thank you all for you expertise on all these subjects and threads. Rock on! ;D

[hotnanas]

i did something on the same lines. i took the seat from my cbr929 and removed the seat frame. two bolts and 1 spacer and voila.

i still need to add some support to the front of the seat though.

it may not have added much leg room though, and it's a lot more uncomfortable during a long ride.

[skuuter]

Jun 12, 2009 11:29:27 GMT -5 hotnanas said:

i did something on the same lines. i took the seat from my cbr929 and removed the seat frame. two bolts and 1 spacer and voila.

i still need to add some support to the front of the seat though.

it may not have added much leg room though, and it's a lot more uncomfortable during a long ride.

"NICE RUCKUS"......but I used to hate my CBR929RR seat.......

[vagrantone0]

i was riding my ruck home tonight and sat far back on the rear hand grip for fun. i had a posture similar to that and thought it was pretty relaxed.
I like your seat. it gives the bike a more stretched out look without stretching it.
i may have to figure out something like that