Seat Height Increase

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by Sam Wells, Jun 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM.

  1. Sam Wells

    Sam Wells Well-Known Member

    Apr 2, 2022
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    Hi, I am finding my Street twin 900, 2019, with its standard seat increasingly uncomfortable for my old knees, and I often cramp up while riding. The bend in my knee is a bit too much, I’m not particularly tall at 5’8”.
    Has anyone ever increased the seat height, or is this even possible?
    Is there another Bonneville with a slightly taller seat?
    Thanks, Sam
     
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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

    Nov 14, 2018
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    What about longer rear shocks?
    An aftermarket seat upholsterer could soon recover the old unit with additional foam inside if that's what you want.
    I have a 2019 900 and I find I tend to slump on it. Sometimes this can be comfortable but other times I feel my posture isn't quite right.
    Maybe also consider handlebars, both in height as in bend profile, but rotation as well.

    Small adjustments all add up to a more personal comfortable position.
     
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  3. joe mc donald

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    Dec 26, 2014
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    @Sam Wells Yes a company called RK LEIGHTON will build your seat to exactly what you want. I did also read somewhere that you can get adjustable foot pegs. And as @Eldon said there are many ways to adjust the position. If that is of course you want to keep the bike. Other than that test the other bikes like the street scrambles version and variants.
     
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