"The thing is, people's physical shapes and overall condition varies so much that there's no correct answer to the question. What works for one will not work for another, etc."
That is undoubtedly true, and it should be a clear signal to manufacturers that they need to design in adjustability into the controls and seating. Yet, few seem to give this critical aspect of the motorcycle much attention.
Another gripe I have: Research suggests that there may be a relationship between poorly designed saddles and prostate cancer. Bicyclists have saddles with a channel down the center to provide room for some anatomical features. I wonder why motorcycle seats do not have this feature.
Okay, now lets get on to the subject of vanishing center stands, or is that a rant for another thread?
I was told once by an industry insider ? That most motorcycles designed & intended for import to the US...were designed around a male, 5'10,175 lbs....Not sure if it is still so....frankly not sure if it was true then. This insider also said that they [motorcycles] were designed to be ridden without a windshield??
.....and perhaps shop for a GS ? I don't care for the overall seat height , but that can be lowered without changing the other angles. I won't go off road anyway so.......
