Seat Experiences

[Ray]

Actually the curvature of my stock seat does't match the tank. The mounting pads are in good shape. I even saw adjustable mounts, where the center hole is offset, so you could rotate it for lower or higher than stock height. Raising the front of the seat (with the mounts removed) just has the "side wings" hitting the tank, while the gap remains.
The GS tank/seat junction is different and made for that flexibility.

You've put some thought into it (as usual). Somehow I knew I was wasting your time with my over-simplified thought. (I think Lee recently stated, he always knew I was simple.

Looking forward to the photos.