Lower seat height - Seat vs shock

[Jyonish]

Hello!
As a shorter rider, been wanting to someway get the FTR about 1-2 inches lower.
Question is, how much "extra reach" do the saddlemen seats give? Its just claimed to give better reach.
If the seat gives that extra reach to ground, think I'd be good.

If not, looking into different shocks. But before I do, figured I'd ask.

Thanks!

 

[ferraiolo1]

its just how they are cut, slightly slimmer up front. but it wont help you get as much as you want

 

[edgelett]

it will get you a cm or two, not an inch or two.

 

[Deleted member 706]

The Hyperpro lowering kit will drop the bike 30 mm it replaces fork and shockie springs, it claims not to alter the bikes geometry.

 

[Jyonish]

Thanks.
I found that Super Shox makes a shock for the ftr 1200 that lowers 1 inch (using stock spring) that actually offers more travel and toolless preload adjustment.
But I'm not on the very tip of toes but not quite at balls of foot, just a little extra reach would be nice so I'm going with the seat.
Price about the same, a couple cm plus a comfy ride and better looks, better bang and use per dollar

 

[ferraiolo1]

There is a guy selling one in the ftr Facebook group