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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wanderer" data-source="post: 722636" data-attributes="member: 4755">I can't even come close to flatfooting, I wouldnt stress it so much.  When I had the stock saddle on I could get the balls of my feet down at a stop.  After adding new suspension and a Russell seat, I can *just* get both my toes down on flat ground.  It was rather sketchy at first but I've learned to balance the bike better, and when stopping to pick a foot and shift off to that side.  I can almost get a heel down that way.It helps when you add 150lb of pillion and gear to the back end too.FWIW:  my father has an 04, and hes 5'7" with at best a 30" inseam.  he sent in his seat to RCP and after some deliberation and work, they made him a very nice day-long saddle thats no taller than stock.  getting the seat height considerably lower is gonna be a real trick though.</blockquote>