I cringe when I read about some of the cycle-voodoo techniques that people use to 'break in' their new saddles. I think a good saddle is like a good pair of jeans: It should fit well to begin with, and get more comfortable over time. If I had to wash my new jeans in boiling oil and run 'em over with my truck a few times to get them comfy, I'd switch brands.

As a side note, I've got about 1700 or so miles on my B-17 and I am getting ready to mod it a little bit. It's broken in and comfy and yadda yadda, but I don't like the slight 'hammocking' effect I get from where the midsection of the saddle is softening up. I'm punching a few holes, and lacing up the mid and front sections of the side skirts; which will stiffen up the midsection and nose of the saddle without having to crank on the tensioning bolt and stretch the leather.