I find that big vacant space on most sleds to be wasted space. nearing 23000 on my nytro with the bag. I have the steering relocated and a riser on that and yes, I ride right up against it, but never had a problem shifting my weight. That bag has some wear as do my snowpants, but that's a lot of riding. also could have to do some with needing to loose 40 or 50 lbs, but that would require not drinking beer and then I wouldn't need the bag. On the winder its even less obstructive and I have the steering as far forward and up as it can go. Yes I rub right against it, but keeps you warm and keeps me planted. All who have riden my sleds like it. I have never had any luck with rear storage or extra gas. Always goes bye bye at some point. I like the blended look also. look at the modern doos, reminds me of their step through wheeler they had. maybe some people need that space, but I don't. personally if they aren't using that space for a bigger tank, then I would like to see some sort of large built in glove box in that erea, could even put the fuel fill inside it. I even considered buying the dx just for the rear hard storage, glad I didn't