My son-in-law has a 2001 Electra Glide and would like to change out the seat to one from a 2008 Road Glide. I thought that as long as the seat was off of a 2008 or older model touring, it would fit, as I know there was a frame-change starting with the 2009 model year.

Could someone let me know if this is correct?

Thank you,

 

2008 was the first year of the 6 gallon tank. The seat won't fit your bike.

 

The frame on the 08 was similar, but they changed the way the seat mounted, instead of a bracket on the seat the slides into the frame it has the bracket on the frame the slides into a slot in the seat. Seats from 97-07 will interchange.

 

Thank you for the replies. You saved him a long drive, money and the frustration of finding out it won't fit.