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> The seat on my ST4s was rebuilt in the style of a Corbin seat and is a good improvement over the stock seat. So it does have the lock holder.
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> I don't bother carrying the OEM Ducati lock as it has one of those tubular pin tumbler locking<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubular_pin_tumbler_lock> mechanisms which can be opened with a plastic biro pen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptonite_lock
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> One of these days I'm going to take the seat into a big bicycle shop and find a modern lock that fits the space.
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I have a '98 St2 with 1" risers, Corbin seat, and foam grips.
I'm 6"3" (lbs are irrelevant:).
The Corbin seat was initially hard, but I've broken it in.
All these things helped my comfort; especially the hand numbness.
That being said, I suggest that you don't overlook your personal riding habits that can contribute to hand fatigue.
I have a bad habit (riding since '70) of loading up my forearms in the tight stuff. This has been made worse by the touchy throttle on the ST2. My forearms tense as I try to modulate the throttle though tight turns. I remind myself to relax and loosen my grip. This improves handling as well.
Also, I found that I can rest my elbows on my knees while straight-line riding. It takes the load off my hands and wrists.
Finally, while on the super slab, I rest my hands on the grips using the space between my fingers and the pads on my hands, gripping with my thumbds against the grips. It's a firm hold that does not cut off circulation across the palms.
I have a Throttlemeister cruise control, but don't use it much. I end up fiddling with the speed so much, I might as well do it myself.
YMMV,
Phil
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