DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED, IT WAS NOTICED THE SEAT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT DEVELOPED SEVERE BACK PAIN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO GIVE A $50 CREDIT ON A PURCHASE OF A NEW SEAT WHICH WAS IDENTICAL TO THE ORIGINAL SEAT INSTALLED ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS A SAFETY RISK DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE BACK PAIN CREATED BY THE UNPADDED SEAT. UPDATED 2/12/2007 - *NM