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Message: <blockquote data-quote="14ES" data-source="post: 1447735" data-attributes="member: 89454">I plan on doing some 'other stuff' at some point so I did a few quick and dirty low res scans of the body. This will help me make some brackets and other attachments (dash etc) after I do the seat. Maybe I'll do a 'for real' scan at a later date. I think I have what I need with this one...[ATTACH=full]2112[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]2113[/ATTACH]I don't think the Russell Day Long is right for me...but in the past few days I did see the Laam seat and it could be a possibility for me. The Sargent is 14.5" wide and seat of the pants (on the bike) I've determined I really need about another inch on each side. That's right on the money for the Laam at 16.5" max width. I believe the RDL is about the same, but the transition to the 'big booty' back section is further forward, and the Laam seems to have a bit more leg room when you're at a stoplight. Like the RDL, the Laam is custom made to your weight, inseam and needs. Keeping that option open as he is a professional in that regard...I'm a knuckledragger in the upholstery dept.I wanted to pick up the geometry under the seat. I've got the idea that I want to put a 55L Givi (or custom box) where the passenger goes, down low. Up high with weight really messes up the handling of the bike...and the Mrs doesn't really ride with me so it's otherwise wasted space. Besides, with the MV bar risers moving weight to the back, I don't want to exaggerate it with a box behind the back wheel. With gas prices through the roof, I'd be great to do some light 'grocery shopping' and have a spot for my cool vest water tank in the hotter months.</blockquote>

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