WOW! So much to say about this after 35 plus years on a Harley. My impression of most of the Harley riders I've been involved with bought bikes with the intention of modifying them. The CVO guys are some the biggest modifiers of them all. Enough said on why new bikes fit or don't fit, but if the OP's feet tingle after riding for moderate periods, I would be looking at medical issues in addition to the seat. I also have found that distance riding is no different than sustained physical activity, you need to work up gradually and build up endurance. The price of the bike has no bearing on modifications IMHO. Joined an Audi forum recently after buying an S4, and was stunned at the level of mods going on with these 50-60 thousand dollars. They are all the same type of things the bike guys are doing; suspension, ECM performance chips, exhaust systems, and tires. The perception is totally different, however. They want to mod. I made the decision to go with an FLHTK instead of a CVO because I knew I was going to make so many changes. I may not get the resale value of a CVO, but the fun of building it was what I enjoyed. The bike would be just as good stock, but it's the added pleasure of the enhancements the make it better. OK, so I drink the kool-aid, but if I wanted something else I'd buy it. OP, break it in some, demo some seats and don't feel so guilty because you spent the money. Believe me, life is way too short. Thanks for listening. JoeS