Thanks Ishrub - I have a standard OEM seat already, so replacing it with similar is not necessary. I am looking for a lower seat, but not if the riding position is further forward.
I did originally agree to buy a Maverick custom off @Zombie1975 - but he dropped off the radar in May and I’ve not heard from him since.
There was also the Lowrider Gel Seat A9701151 but you do not see them very often and I suppose many would not be identified as such to differentiate them from stock R3 seats especially if not purchased by their current or subsequent owners.

If you have a stock 05 R3 the one you have is lower and more forward than the Roadster versions including the Rocket X version above. You may find the Classic dual pictured is lower than the stock 05 R3 two piece seat though somebody else here may know and chime in. @warp9.9 , @idk or @scot in exile may know. The Classic dual with the plugged square hole for rider's backrest are around here in Oz @Tonester in Sydney may even have one spare and the backrests do come up occasionally, I have had two and just found another a couple of weeks ago. ;)

The Classic DUAL with (A9708164) and without (A9708059) the square hole for rider's backrest. The backrest version is a comfort Dual Classic Touring Seat: DUAL SEAT, L/HAUL TOURING KIT : A9708164 with a more comfortable perch for both rider and pillion - some say the best OEM R3 STD , Classic and Roadster seat of all but does NOT fit the Touring R3 despite the seat name.

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The ROCKET III, CLASSIC & ROADSTER, Touring Rider, Gel A9701142 riders seat and Touring Pillion Gel A9701143 in the photo below are also NOT for the later released 2008 on R3 TOURING model and many have said they are not that comfortable though better than stock R3 seats for some.

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I'll give $125.00 plus shipping to 98466 in WA. For the solo seat.
 
Thanks Ishrub - I have a standard OEM seat already, so replacing it with similar is not necessary. I am looking for a lower seat, but not if the riding position is further forward.
I did originally agree to buy a Maverick custom off @Zombie1975 - but he dropped off the radar in May and I’ve not heard from him since.
Yeah I don't think the solo seat would be good for you then, if you're looking to get lower in the saddle. I found that it was actually slightly higher than the two up seat that I originally had on the bike. And I needed all the leg room that I could get at 5'8".
 
How much for the Dual Seat
Dual seat is $200 plus shipping. IMO it is a really comfortable seat. I like it a lot. I was glad it survived as I don't believe they are making them any longer (Someone can correct me there, if that's incorrect) I was originally going to replace the Rocket ASAP, and put it on the new one but I had to slow down on that. I may get another one, eventually. MAYBE in a few years they'll come out with an up graded one with some electronics. I'd settle for a friggin gas gauge that actually worked and maybe cruise control. Bring it up with the times a little bit.
 
Sorry about that, I’m interested but don’t have the money now, if you still have it by next week I’ll let you know.
 
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