hey jim, yep went down that same road. the first one 02, then the next touring version, and like you said, slightly better, i think the word she used was tolerable hahahaha but the thing about this new one is its designed better. narrower in the front and wider in the back and thicker. i dont think its the thicker part that means much, so it aint about the bumps or springs and stuff, i think it's more to do with the design. as a matter of fact, i have the short backrest and now she sez because the seat is thicker the backrest is to short hahahahahaha she was always pretty happy with the thickness of the touring seat, it was the shape that bothered her and now she wants the rear pegs up a little.......women???? hahahahahahaha
