As I roll gently into my retirement years, I?ve taken to scouting used motorcycles on Craigslist to stock up my garage. I never know what will grab my attention and tickle my heart, and as I unearth hidden two-wheeled treasures, I?m usually delighted to inherit a rich assortment of accessories previous owners have lavished upon their bikes ? now to become my next ride.

When acquiring used bikes, the one item that often requires my attention is the seat. Many riders work at lowering reach to the ground, but I?m 6 feet tall with a 31-inch inseam and grouchy hips. I like legroom. So when a newly acquired bike doesn?t fit me correctly, I head over to Legendary Best Motorcycle Seats in Ventura, California.
I?ve been using BMS for seat alterations for decades, beginning back in their Ojai days under Bill ?Rocky? Mayer (BMS used to stand for Bill Mayer Saddles). Now, longtime stalwart Adrian Mercado handles the business, turning out the same quality work he?s crafted for all these years.

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