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400 miles this weekend, mostly interstate, not a true pleasure ride. I wanted to test the mods.  Returned at night, the high beams are adequate, I see a future change for the low beams.  Next mod are the 14 gram sliders.  I like the hand protection from the Givi WS. I did not track MPG, but roughly I would guesstimate around 40 MPG at 75 MPH indicated.

Just wanted to relate some personal bike history.  It could be useful for new riders.  My fitment is a 29" inseam which eliminates a fair number of bikes.  Must have smooth throttle control/response, mostly in town riding with week-weekend trips.  Usual issues for me is the seat (height usually) and the windshield.
 
Current  :  2012 DT 300i  , new shows great potential
                1993 Suzuki VX800, a less expensive BMW R80

Previous:   2008 Burgman Exec, better on the road than in town, nits: throttle   
                                          down shifting, windshield, weight                                       
                2005 Burgman 400, great fit for me, nits: windshield, rear shock travel
                2003 Suzuki SV650, Quick   nits: light weight on the highways.
                200? Hyosung  GV650 only cruiser, great value  nits: engine heat,
                                               could not find replacement handlebars
                1987 BMW R80   great road bike
                1976 BMW R60/6  great road bike, good in town nits: this applies to
                        the R series BMWs, clunky clutch/transmission
                1975 Yamaha RD350 great road and city bike nits: light weight on the
                         highways
                           

I haven't mastered the digitial camera yet.

I will try to elaborate.  The location is the black plastic seatpan, the most rearward bubble (for the helmet).  I just used the Harbor Freight $10 angle grinder and cut out the entire bubble.  Note: when using a grinder (can't use a saw blade which cuts) it grinds/cuts continuously so there is a little issue with the plastic heating and re-glueing itself together.  I used hvac foil tape ( much better than duct tape) and depressed the hump while applying the tape to allow the foam to move downwards when sitting on the hump.  You may not want to cut out the entire bubble, instead cut out two half moon shapes with a 2-3" verticle (long axis of scooter) length of plastic as a support then you won't need to tape it.   IMO, butt stops/pads are non-functional and annoying, builders should keep the seat smooth from front to back, if needed then install a real backrest.

I am 5' 7" in shoes, 29 inch inseam and the seat constricts you to one position.  On longer rides I prefer to move around (for a few minutes) just to change position.  

I cut the plastic seatpan (where the helmet bubble is located and taped the foam (with some slack) back to the seat pan.  This allows me to slide back onto the stupid butt pad and it returns to shape after I get off.  IMO, if you cut the foam at the butt-stop it will be hard to re-stretch that hump material smoothly.

I am contemplating doing a toe cut-out up front, but this would only give me 1 maybe 2 inches.  I am looking for a plastic insert that I could plug the hole because I don't want the wind/rain blowing on my feet.