I recently bought a 2011 Road Glide Ultra and I am trying to make it fit me (I'm 5'7" with a 29" inseam). I installed a set of Phoenix Custom "Bitchin Baggers" 1 1/2" drop shocks, and a set of Progressive Monotube lowering cartridges set for a 1 1/4" drop. Along with a stock street glide seat, I am able to flat foot the bike, and even bend my knees a little, but that street glide seat is not going to work as a long range touring seat.


So in my search for a comfortable seat that won't raise me up or push me back, I found the Rush Cycle Pedic seat. It's a little pricey, but if it is not to tall, or to far back, it looks like it might work for me.


Have any other short riders tried this seat on a touring bike, and if so, how does it seat you in relation to the stock unit?

 

I put a road zeppelin on my 09 RoadKing. The comfort level is amazing but a good chunk of change. Considering you are doing the lowering thing to make bike fit probably not your best bet, but it will turn a touring bike into a lazyboy on wheels.

 

Have you thought about a reach seat ? Drops you down about a inch or so.