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Gratulations on the new bike and welcome to the forum!
Shaving a sculpted seat like this will be a PITA. You must remove the stapled black vinyl cover then "shave" the foam underneath.
This is probably best left to an upholstery shop, because the only tool we civilians have that can trim foam is a pair of scissors, and that will result in a lumpy, jagged seat.
If you need to lower your bike a little, the best way is actually to trim the preload spacers inside the front forks (which will lower the front) and loosen the preload spring on the shock (which will lower the back.)
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Peace!
-Chris in Carlsbad, CA

 

what abou raising the front/back? i'm a bit taller (6') and would prefer a little bit of a higher ride? i should say what can i do without having to buy something to raise it if anything?

 

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Exact opposite on the rear shock. You loosen the lockring, tighten the preload ring (down, against the shock), then retighten the lockring.
It's pretty difficult to do on the stock shock without removing it, but if you have a long punch or chisel and a hammer, it can be done.
And you might be able to raise the rear seat a little more than an inch/inch-and-a-half tops, but that's it.
I'm 6'2" and even with a longer, Works-Performance shock, I still look like a clown in a shriner parade riding around on my 500.
Let us know how it goes.
Peace!
-Chris in Carlsbad, CA

P.S. Be careful to make sure the brakes are bringing the bike to a complete stop and NOT your legs, even a little. 388 pounds of rolling motorcycle is too much for knees that have been poking into the chilly wind. I partially tore two ligaments in my left knee, unknowingly because I was letting my feet come into contact with the ground before the bike had come to a complete stop. If I'm going to destroy my body, it's going to be a little more spectacular, I hope.

 

Trimming or adding spacers or oil weights may be necessary after you determine that the spring rate is suitable for your weight and style. Respringing is prolly cheaper than redoing a seat. Not sure.

 

Respringing might be cheaper than getting your seat done at Corbin, but neither one of those is necessary.
To lower the front end, just trim the spacers above the forksprings:
~remove the handlebars
~put the bike up on the centerstand and elevate the front wheel off the ground (without putting anything under the front tire)
~push down the plugs at the top of the forks and remove the retaining circlips
~remove those plugs and the aluminum spacers (tubes) that are directly underneath them
~trim both spacers equally about 1-2 cm, and do a very careful job of getting them 100% level AND de-burring them and removing any aluminum shavings from the cutting
~reinsert the spacers, plugs, circlips and handlebars
~squeeze the front brake lever a few times to make sure your brake line is re-pressurized
~take it easy on your first ride because changing the trail and the weight distribution will also have a slight (probably positive) effect on the handling

It's a bit of trouble to do this, but I would remove 1cm first and see if that's enough first; then trim another 1/2 to 1 cm if you'd like it lowered more. If you cut 2cm the first time, and that turns out to be too much, it's a PITA to find fresh spacer stock to trim it longer. And you don't want to lower your front end too much, because it might lead to bottoming, which would cause more serious problems than being on your tip-toes at stoplights. And I would NOT trim more than 2cm under any circumstances.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Peace!
-Chris in Carlsbad, CA

 

im a total bike noob, but i will try/check tomorrow since it is gonna be close to 70 woot woot

 

I mentioned respringing if SNS could not set the proper static and rider sags. But good call on the spacers. You can pick up the spacers/ aluminum tube from McMaster Carr or your local steel warehouse (just as a reference)