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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2006 Sportster 1200 Custom
Join Date: 2008, May 28
Posts: 53
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Seat
Does anyone know if someone makes a wider solo or 2up seat that also moves the rider back 1/2" or so ? I'd like to get a little more room backwards and pick up some more relaxing bars as well.
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Moderators
Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC
Join Date: 2007, May 18
Location: The Shires UK
Posts: 3,514
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Re: Seat
have a look at the corbin and mustang then have the seat re sculpted to move you back as the touring seats are going to be wider
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2005 Sportster XL1200C
Join Date: 2008, Jun 11
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 19
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Re: Seat
I swapped my stock seat out for the Mustang. Best mod I could have made, as I am able to ride for much, much longer durations! Seat is nice and wide as well. Not sure about the 1/2" farther back issue tho. Let us know what you find out!
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2008 Nightster
Join Date: 2008, Mar 22
Posts: 48
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Re: Seat
I heard the Sundowner sets you back and puts you in a touring position and has good lower back support.Plus is a deep bucket seat. This is all from the Hd Shop Talk newsletter that I got today. They make a seat called the Tall boy,but not for the sporty.That one is supose to put you 3 inches back.
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Community Guru Wannabe
Ride: 2005 Deuce
Join Date: 2008, Jan 06
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,409
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Re: Seat
I don't know if this is relative, but I have the sundowner on my deuce & have no complaints. Comfortable enough for most rides. I may only consider changing it to a sundowner with a rider backrest in the future. Good luck.
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2006 Sportster XL1200C
Join Date: 2008, Mar 04
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 53
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Re: Seat
I replaced my stock Sportster seat with a Sundowner and it made all of the difference in long distance road riding. I was worn out after 160 miles on the stock seat, and now I ride 360 with no problems. What I want now is the little lever for the throttle that is a "mechanical" type of cruise (instead of the stock screw mechanism). It's called the "cruise buddy" and it's expensive, but to have easy 1/4 flip on/off of throttle control is my next goal.
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Community Star
Ride: '09 FLHR
Join Date: 2007, Sep 17
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 449
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Re: Seat
I've got the Corbin dual touring with the rider backrest. It really does the trick for me!
And, as ScottAudio said, the Cruise Buddy is a nice little addition for touring. I set it so I can easily roll off the throttle if I need to, but can remove my hand from the grip to scratch my........nose.
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New Family
Ride: 2008 Sportster XL883C - Candy Red Sunglow
Join Date: 2008, Jun 01
Posts: 4
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Re: Seat
My husband is 6'4" 320lbs, and has the same issue as the OP. After 3 different seats, he finally found the perfect one. It's the "Tallboy" from Harley. It moves you back an 1 3/4, and up 2 inches. It's a super comfy ride too, and also a 2up. Hope this helps.
I did just realize though that the orignal poster is riding a sportster, and not sure if the Tallboy comes for the sportster. My bad! =) |
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