Will be one of the first things I do when I get a 999, as it will raise the C 0f G and push it forward for better feel from the front end, without raising the swingarm pivot point, dropping down the forks does move the C of G forward but in turn lowers it.

Thanks for that s/lids thats what i wanted to say.

It's what Aprilia did with the '04. Moved the engine forward and down. Moved the tank and seat forward so the rider has more weight over the front wheel. I had a 2000 model before the '04 and the difference was noticable.

Jumping onto the 999 you feel less attached to the front wheel relatively speaking. Moving your own weight forward should improve feedback.

Any chance you could post a nice piccie Andy?

Also, does Glyn do this professionally or was it a favour to you?

Was it more or less expensive than the Pro-twins one & how does the finish compare?

How long does the mod take to turn around?

Sooooo many questions!!

I seem to be having trouble posting pictures at the moment. Glynn is a professional upholsterer, I think if the going rates are correct, it would be about 25% of the cost!!!

You would have to u2u Glyn for a timescale!! he is very quick though.

Ah it worked. Mine is very much the same as that. Worth every penny!

Have you moved the seat/gas tank up front?

Looks nice :cool:
But it seems higher in the front than in the back of the seat, is that correct or is it just the perspective?

Its just the perspective. On mine the whole of the seat pad area, but not the sides, are raised around 3/4" so you keep the same shape seat but raised where you put ya ass.

Could you not just push the tank/seat assembly forward as close as you get the tank to the yokes (if you've got a mono) would this not move weight forward?