Mine were about the same as yours , always reaching , stressing lower back.
The 33” have more pullback and it’s harder to get tucked in , but super comfy and look even better. Years ago most flat track bars were 36” , trim to fit. Bars made a huge difference, she’s a pleasure to ride , nothing like a big bore thumper. A very satisfying bike to ride.

Ooh a seat showed up . Doesn’t quite look like it’s going to fit. Think I’ll use the cover with my padding and a seat pan I made or a pan I may have to make from aluminum. Nevertheless it’s going to get a seat sooner than later. A replacement rear tire and tubes on the way , she will regain her evil menacing stance when done. Can’t wait to get rid of the truck tires I have on it (Dunlop 404s) make it look like a bobber. Goal is /was to have a look  that she is ready to out run local Leo’s, absolutely menacing , looking for trouble , just oozing evil from any angle , that’s what I’m after ! Years & years of riding cookie cutter bikes , kinda like my father giving me & my brother crew cuts once a month , forever and now I only cut my hair once a year. Well that has transcended into an endless project with an open budget. I’m too old to be running from Leo but I love it  when I’m at a intersection and Leo won’t take his eyes off me in anticipation of me doing something stupid and running , yup that’s the look !

Seat I bought was not a good fit to the tail section. So took it apart , pan  , pad , cover all seperated. Off to the hardware store , scored a nice piece black foam. And there it all sits . I hate downing this bike for anything other than oil changes. When the time is right , I might need RIDE it in the meanwhile. Right. Without a seat.
The seat will be the stamp on the bike as done. I think in my mind I don’t want the say it’s done , a mental block that has been keeping me from finishing the bike.
There it sits !

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Hey, Rutt - I sent you an email.  Let me know what you think (time sensitive).

Ruttly wrote on 06/08/23 at 14:37:51:

Sweet jeebus! That looks amazing!

The seat is done , till winter. Looks ok , wife says we ARE going to Corbin seats and have them make one , I bought some time said ok this winter. I’m goin ridin ! It is comfy but I haven’t actually ridden it , I’ll let my butt write that review ! And somewhat signifying  completion , that will be the day !
But now she’s a turn key daily rider ! And not a moment too soon.

Adventure , so many roads

Just Ride

That’s hella funny my seat pan was previously a truck mud flap 3/16-1/4” thick , foam from hardware store and cover from another tracker seat. My $7 H/F heat gun does wonders for shaping plastic. It’s a seat. Saturday I’m  gonna test it out. Then back on the BSA brakes.