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Higher Passenger Seat? 2010 RKC

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Old 07-29-2012, 06:02 PM
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Default Higher Passenger Seat? 2010 RKC

Looking for your suggestions. I have a 2010 RKC with a stock seat. Looking for another seat option which would give the passenger a little more height. My passenger would much rather look over my helmet then at the back of my head or around me. Probably need about 2". Any seats that would drop the driver a little and raise the passenger? Other suggestions? Her back and neck appreciate the suggestions.

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Old 07-29-2012, 06:43 PM
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you may want to look at the 2011+ street glide seat.

for 2011 the SG had "improved passenger comfort" more padding.

although i find the SG seat ( 09 version) ok for 4 hours, at 6 it is painful for the rider.

that may be a quick and easy fix as used/ take off seats are selling for under $100

just have alook at SG's at your next dealer visit.

2.) I usually ask my passenger to look over my shoulder, and on the inside of a curve. that gets them balanced correctly.

3.) I might think that raising the passenger a whole lot will raise the center of gravity and make for more work for the rider

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I would think the OEM seat for the Electra Glide or Ultra would be what your looking for. Look for them on ebay.
 
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Thank you both for your suggestions, I will check them out!
 
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airhawk cushion will raise her a good inch maybe more ,and help with her comfort as well.
 
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For my '09 Ultra, I purchased a used '10 LOW seat. That lowered the driver seat a little bit and also seemed to raise the passenger seat height. My wife loves it, but I have to admit that the '09 stock seat was better for the driver on longer rides. Don't know if the LOW Ultra seat will fit your ride or not.
 
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Old 07-31-2012, 02:41 PM
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If you get an Ultra seat make sure it is stamped on the bottom "Low" they are a late 2010 model or newer.





Try a Sundowner also.
Most H-D dealerships now have a "Demo Seat Program". It started this summer.
 
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