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| Originally Posted by Loz More weight on the front may mean more feel coming through the forks. |
More feel doesn't make your brakes more responsive though.
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| Originally Posted by Loz This could be achieved through altering the geometry of the bike, though - lower the front and/or raise the back. I recall that my 999 felt vague at the front, until I had adjusted the rear ride height, followed by dropping the yokes down the forks. The braking on my 999 feels awesome. |
Ditto
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| Originally Posted by Loz I'm more interested in the raised seat in the hope that it will address the issues I have regarding distance from seat pad to pegs - aching hips and knees on longer jaunts, etc. |
Fair enough if you find it uncomfortable. The higher seat may make your knees feel better, but I think your hips will be in a similar position & it definitely puts more weight on your wrists.
I personally find it very comfortable with the standard seat. I'm 6'1" & been to the Italy on the bike this year + a few trips to the Nurburgring.