Hey all, haven't posted for a while, to be honest I have been seriously considering parting with the NC. But then I got thinking about why I wanted to do this. I have wanted a Hornet for as long as I have wanted to ride bikes, but realistically I can't afford it plus I really do love my VFR. If there is a way that I can reduce the angle of the seat to make it a bit flatter then I'd rather do that than sell it.

So what are my options? Something to do with the suspension/rear wheel would be my guess? Maybe a 17" on the back, or getting a different shock? Both? I reallly have no idea on the best way to tackle this.

Doesn't Rick Oliver sell a ride height lowering kit?

I will contact him and ask, which reminds me I must speak to him about something else too!! What I don't want to do is make the ride height lower as such, I just want to see if I can make the seat have less of an angle.

have it refoamed with a higher front?

I have recovered my seat some years ago, using normal seatfoam (for racebikes) cut into shape. I simply added 2cm to front of the seat and tapered it gently towards the end. On top of that I put a piece of suede, that grips my leathers more, thereby avoiding the "ouch, my ba..." each time I apply the brakes...