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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Does anyone have pics of The Lepera Bare Bones "up front" seat on a bike? I'm 5'9, with forwards now. I don't really have any problems with my current Sillouette seat but as you all know, after a long ride ride, you feel like your hanging off the back of the bike. Anyway, I was thinking about buying the "up front" seat. I've heard it moves you forward a couple inches but still looks slammed.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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See the Fat Bob in my album.

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Seat looks good! PM'd
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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I have one on my 03 wide glide with forwards. i fit on it alot better. I am 5'8'.
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Originally Posted by ColdCase
Doesn't that upfront seat crowd you too much with the mid controls? I have mids on my Lowrider and I'm looking for a seat that will bring me back an inch or two. I'm only 5-9 with a 30" inseam and still need that little extra room.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DynaMightBuzz
Doesn't that upfront seat crowd you too much with the mid controls? I have mids on my Lowrider and I'm looking for a seat that will bring me back an inch or two. I'm only 5-9 with a 30" inseam and still need that little extra room.
Nice for my 5-7 frame and 29 inch inseam. It maybe a little crowded, but not noticeable for me. The highway pegs are still a little stretch, too low I think. I also have short arms and I think the regular BB would put me uncomfortably far back. This seat puts me in the sweet spot... and its less of a hassle than replacing the bar.

A compromise, but the OB wanted some photos. The up front seat pretty much puts you in the stock seat position but lower.... and gives you some rear end support when blasting off.
 
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Nice for my 5-7 frame and 29 inch inseam. It maybe a little crowded, but not noticeable for me. The highway pegs are still a little stretch, too low I think. I also have short arms and I think the regular BB would put me uncomfortably far back. This seat puts me in the sweet spot... and its less of a hassle than replacing the bar.

A compromise, but the OB wanted some photos. The up front seat pretty much puts you in the stock seat position but lower.... and gives you some rear end support when blasting off.
Yeah I think the regular bare bones would be too far back for you. I was looking into the LePera Sanora solo seat. Looks a little more comfy than the Bare Bones but still have a low profile look. If it brings me back a couple of inches it would be perfect for my leg position, however, I may need to go with risers so I don't have to reach too far forward for the bars. It's all an experiment, and after a few grand we usually get it right. LOL
 
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I bought a SB solo seat and it moved me up an inch or so. I was hoping to reACH the handlebars better but only my legs moved forward making it harder to keep my feet on the pegs. My knees want to open at speed and that forces me to keep them closed,you can imagine I don't use that seat much.
 
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I have an upfront "Bare Bones" on my 05 FXDI.
 
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